Mixed media refers to artwork combining more than one media - photography, pencil, paints, and others. Red River Paper is your source for photo and art papers that are best for mixed media projects.
What makes a paper good for mixed media? Our experience and feedback from customers say that matte surface papers work best. Matte means a non-reflective finish. Matte papers can be made of tree fiber or cotton. They can have a smooth or textured surface. You will them listed below.
Does that mean I cannot use reflective surface paper? No. It means that matte products work best enhancing and holding ink, pencil, and paint. You are free to try a glossy or satin paper if you want to start with that photographic look.
Have questions? Ask us Questions About Papers for Mixed Media.
60lb. Polar Matte®
Red River's Polar Matte raises the bar for imaging excellence. This paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning.
- Paper Tone: Bold Bright White
- Paper Weight: 60lb (229gsm)
- Thickness: 10 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
88lb. Polar Matte®
The heaviest, highest quality photo matte available today.
- Paper Tone: Bold Bright White
- Thickness: 16 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
Aurora Art Natural 300
Made using fine 100% cotton rag content, Aurora Natural offers the look and feel of fine art paper.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: Warm Tone
- Paper Weight: 300 gsm
- Thickness: 18 mil
- Optical Brighteners: None
Aurora Art Natural 250
Made using fine 100% cotton rag content, Aurora Natural offers the look and feel of fine art paper.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: Warm Tone
- Paper Weight: 64lb. (250gsm)
- Thickness: 13.5 mil
- Optical Brighteners: None
Aurora Art White 300
This Aurora features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: White
- Paper Weight: 300 gsm
- Thickness: 18 mil
- Optical Brighteners: Minimal
Aurora Art White 250
This Aurora features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: White
- Paper Weight: 64lb. (250gsm)
- Thickness: 13.5 mil
- Optical Brighteners: Minimal
Palo Duro Etching 315®
- Surface: Non-reflective Etching surface has a texture. This surface also called Cold Press or Velvet
- Made From: 100% cotton rag
- Paper Tone: Natural white
- Paper Weight: 315gsm
- Thickness: 21 mil
- Optical Brighteners: None present
Last updated: April 01, 2024
