Office Depot Paper Pads and other local sources of art papers

Attention parents and fellow instructors: If shopping for some pads of art paper for sketching, drawing, and watercolor in larger sizes (11 X 14, 11 X 15, and 12 X 18 inches), you might want to check your local Office Depot. I found the pads above for $2 each in their clearance boxes on a table near the door. I have not tried them yet, but the assorted papers feel reasonably smooth and should provide plenty of room for experimentation for your budding artists and students. The packs of Daler Rowney Artist Trading cards (ATC) were on clearance for a buck each at a WalMart Supercenter. Also interesting to note that some Walmart stores seem to be discontinuing their Daler Rowney Simply paper pads and have began stocking Canson XL pads and Strathmore pads in their art supplies section (not the younger kids art supplies section that feature most of the Crayola products). Thus it might be a good time to stock up on any deals that you might find in the clearance aisles. Quick update:

 

Sakura Pigma Sensei 10 pen tests on 12" X 18" Office Depot Drawing Paper

Assorted Markers and Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Aquarelle Sticks color tests on 12" X 18" Office Depot Drawing Paper

Faber Castell Big Brush Pitt Artist Pen, Utrecht Design Marker and Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Aquarelle Sticks color tests on 11" X 15" Office Depot Drawing Paper