Crescent Illustration Boards

Cold and Hot pressed illustration boards sold in various sheets and sizes. Cold pressed is preferred when working with a drawing medium that requires some tooth to the surface, such as charcoal, crayon or pastel. The smoother surface of hot press illustration boards is designed primarily for marker, pen and ink techniques that may require sharper detail.

Cold pressed illustration board is preferred when working with a drawing medium that requires some tooth to the surface, such as charcoal, crayon or pastel. It also works well for brush applications of watercolor or gouache, where smooth blending of washes is required. Constructed with a gray core and a surface that allows the medium to be applied without fast absorption. The smoother surface of hot press illustration boards is designed primarily for marker, pen and ink techniques that may require sharper detail.