I'm loving this 12 x 9" Strathmore blue toned paper. It's heavy and beautiful - a dream to work on. Also, I used General Pencil Company's Primo euroblend charcoal pencil set - three charcoal pencils and a white one. They are smooth as silk - my favorites - and if you like to draw, you will love them, too. This company makes the best pencils IMHO - there are the regular charcoal pencils, as well as the handy Peel 'n' Sketch. All winners! Thanks for stopping by!