While the terms drawing pad and sketch pad are sometimes used interchangeably, there can be slight differences in their intended use and paper characteristics. A drawing pad typically refers to a pad of paper specifically designed for creating finished drawings with various medium. It often features heavier weight paper, and are commonly used for final drawings, illustrations, and artwork intended for display or framing. The paper in a drawing pad tends to have a smooth or medium texture, allowing for precise line work and shading. A sketch pad is generally associated with quick sketches, rough ideas, and initial concept work. Sketch pads typically contain lighter weight paper, such as sketching paper or lightweight drawing paper. Sketch pads are commonly used by artists to explore ideas, capture observations, practice techniques, and create preliminary sketches before executing more refined drawings or paintings.