Fabriano is an Italian fine art paper company founded in its namesake city in 1264. With centuries of craftsmanship behind it, Fabriano blends deep-rooted tradition with ongoing innovation, producing high-quality papers grounded in generations of papermaking expertise.
A 13th-Century Legacy of Craftsmanship
Beginning in the city of Fabriano, Italy, preserved parchment documents trace the first evidence of cotton paper production to 1264. In their pursuit to distinguish and authenticate their work, Fabriano’s master papermakers drew inspiration from wool weavers’ marks, developing “invisible” watermarks visible only when held to the light.
This spirit of innovation marked the start of Fabriano’s long-lasting legacy, creating trusted papers later used by renowned figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Giambattista Bodoni, and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Discover the wide variety of paper ranges Fabriano has to offer at Above Ground Art Supplies. Click on a product group to jump straight to it or continue to read to explore our wide selection of Fabriano products.
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Coloured Drawing Paper
Coloured drawing paper that come in a variety of weights and colours scales, featuring subtle shading, lines, and watermarks. Ideal for drawing with pastels and coloured pencils.
Black Black Range
Black Black is a range of uncoated cardboards, characterized by a very deep black colour due to high quality and lightfast pigments.
- Black Black Pad – 8″ x 8″
- Black Black Pad – 11″ x 16″
White White Range
White White is a range of uncoated cardboards made of ECF cellulose pulp featuring a very high whiteness and stiffness.
- White White Pad – 8″ x 8″
- White White Pad – 11″ x 16″
Toned Paper
Fabriano Toned Paper has a high cotton content which gives its signature paper softness and strength. It’s ideal for sketching and drawing that emphasizes on shading and highlighting techniques.
- Toned Pad – 8.5″ x 11″ – Sand
- Toned Pad – 8.5″ x 11″ – Clay
- Toned Pad – 8.5″ x 11″ – Sea
- Toned Pad – 8.5 x 11″ – Moss
Fabriano 1264 Paper
Named after the first recorded year of the development cotton paper production in Fabriano, Italy these signature papers are perfect for a variety of projects. Essential, yet rich in values: Fabriano 1264 spiral notebooks embody tradition, attention to detail, and respect for the environment. Available in a variety of sizes and types for any media you prefer.
1264 Sketch and Drawing Paper
Medium-textured soft white paper whose silky finishes allow for fine details.
- 1264 Sketch Paper Pads
- 1264 Drawing Paper Pads
1264 Bristol Smooth Paper
An extra white paper that is extra smooth, enabling intricate work and contrast.
- 1264 Bristol Smooth Pad – 9″ x 12″
- 1264 Bristol Smooth Pad – 11″ x 14″
- 1264 Bristol Smooth Pad – 14″ x 17″
1264 Watercolour Paper
Cold press surface of exceptional quality: absorbent, but not too much and resistant to scratching. Available in sizes 4″ x 8″ to 18″ x 24″
- 1264 Watercolour Paper
Fabriano Mixed Media
Fabriano mixed media paper is versatile and multipurpose, combining the characteristics of watercolour and acrylic papers with those of drawing papers. Great for experimenting with new combinations of different techniques and medias.
Mixed Media Pad
Paper that combines the characteristics of watercolor and acrylic paper with those of pencil and pastel drawing.
- Mixed Media Pad – 8.5″ x 11″ 40 Sheets
- Mixed Media Pad – 8.5″ x 11″ 60 Sheets
Studio Mixed Media Fat Pad
The bright white paper creates a high degree of luminosity in final artwork.
- Studio Mixed Media Fat Pad – 9″ x 12″
Fabriano Acrylic and Oil Paper
Fabriano offers exceptional acrylic and oil paper, replacing heavy materials with lightweight, versatile surfaces that accommodate every brushstroke. Choose from the Pittura cold-pressed acrylic pad or the Tela oil canvas grain paper.
Artistico Pittura
Flat-pressed paper ideal for acrylic and recommended for oil and tempera.
- Pittura Acrylic Pad – 9″ x 12″
- Pittura Acrylic Pad – 11″ x 14″
Tela Oil Pad
The unique paper surface, obtained through a specialized texturing process, creates a surface like linen canvas.
- Tela Oil Pad – 9″ x 12″
- Tela Oil Pad – 11″ x 14″
Fabriano Watercolour
A variety of professional grade watercolour paper perfect for your next project. Comes in a variety of types such as coarse, fine or satin grain, each type enhancing the colour. These ranges are available in pads or large individual sheets.
Artistico Watercolour
The ‘Artistico’ paper represents the culmination of eight centuries of Fabriano papermaking traditions. Artistico is available in two shades of white: Traditional and Extra White. Available in sizes 5″ x 7″ to 18″ x 24″.
- Artistico Watercolour – Cold Pressed
- Artistico Watercolour – Hot Pressed
- Artistico Watercolour – Sheets
Studio Watercolour
The ideal paper for watercolour and all fine art techniques, both wet and dry. With a satiny and velvety surface, it allows you to reproduce every detail. Available in sizes 4″ x 6″ to 12″ x 18″.
- Studio Watercolour – Cold Pressed
- Studio Watercolour – Hot Pressed
- Studio Watercolour – Sheets
Watercolour Fat Pad
High quality and acid-free cellulose paper that can withstand a variety of wet and dry materials and techniques. This bright white paper creates a high degree of luminosity in final artwork.
- Studio Watercolour Fat Pad – 9″ x 12″
Fabriano Journals and Notebooks
Fabriano has created high-quality hardcover journals and notepads, made in Italy with passion. Perfect for writing, sketching, and note-taking. Their professional grade drawing and writing papers are made to preserve your most important thoughts and artwork!
Fabriano Classic Artists’ Journal
Fabriano Artist’s Journal in the “Classic” version, distinguished by its refined navy-blue cover. Acid-Free with lightfast colours. Ideal for drawing, charcoal, pastel and ink or for notetaking.
- Classic Artists’ Journal – 4.5″ x 6.5″
- Classic Artists’ Journal – 6.5″ x 8.5″
- Quadrato Artists’ Journal – 6″ x 6″
- Quadrato Artists’ Journal – 9″ x 9″
Venezia Art Book
An elegant book with a textured cover inspired by the modern mosaics presents in the San Marco area of Venice. Featuring Accademia paper, ideal for drawing or tempera.
- Venezia Art Book – 6″ x 9″
- Venezia Art Book – 9″ x 12″
Ecoqua Notebooks
The Ecoqua notebook is available in a range of useful versions with different colours, bindings and styles. Entirely made in Italy, featuring durable 90 gsm thickness. Available in multiple sizes, colours and binding types.
- Ecoqua Notebooks – A5
- Ecoqua Notebooks – A4