Canson XL Series Watercolor Textured Paper Pad for Paint, Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Pastel, and Acrylic, Fold Over, 140 Pound, 9x12 Inch, , 30 Sheets

Learned after I purchased this to always look for 100% cotton paper. This paper buckles and once it does, nothing will flatten it. I use it for testing colors and for color charts.

This is my FAVORITE watercolor paper! The paper can go through many washes and is just great for watercolor paper. I do watercolor lettering and I only use this paper. The paper is very strong but if you are an artist or will be doing lots of washes of watercolors then I recommend something else like Legion paper, etc. I first bought this paper when I was a beginner in calligraphy and started doing watercolor lettering and it’s great. Also, this is the most affordable watercolor paper I can find so I definitely recommend if your on a tight budget.

I purchased this because I saw decent reviews for using as a watercolor sketch book. The paper does not handle the water well in my opinion and seeped through the backside, making only one side useable. Also, the paper is too smooth for watercolor so it spreads and just “sits”’on the page, creating odd shapes and patterns as it dries. I think this would be better suited for pencil sketching.

This is a great paper pack for watercolor artists. My biggest problem is the pads often come with damage. It cant be determined if they come that way or have damage during shipping. I had to return this one unfortunately do the nature of the damage and ended up ordering from Michaels for about 10/each with their professional pack (6 per pack and in perfect condition). If you order this and it comes in good shape, then it is super easy at least.

Beginner watercolor painting so its OK paper for me.

The paint doesnt smudge. I use a lot of watercolor paper for my art work and this is a nice white lightweight paper which is easy for me as an artist who has always had a disdain for watercolor art.The price on this product fluctuates quite a bit but was worth it. Its also Nice weight paper for water color painting and holds the water very well

Its art paper for my son who is currently Distant learning and this was an amazing price!

The paper is very thick and it great quality for the cheap price. I have only used a little of it because I’m water coloring small things, but when I run out I am definitely going to buy this again. -Grace M

Bring your ART to the next level by using the BEST TOOLS out there, and in this case it is at the very start by using the VERY BEST PAPER OUT THERE, WHICH IS CANSONS WATER COLOR PAPER. I have tried to save money, by trying ALL of the lesser cost Books of WC Paper, but kept finding myself going back to the SAME ONE ! & that is CANSONS WATER COLOR PAPER and now that I have become successful in my ART Endeavors I can trace the exact time when it ALL fell into place...… that is when I Started using CANSONS WATER COLOR PAPER and stayed with it, I do not buy and sample other types anymore, I just stay with what works, and has proven to be the BEST for me, try it, and you will find it will see why I claim this to be TRUE! Hope you all have has much success as I did. [I ADDED ONE OF MY PICTURES]

A terrific paper at a reasonable price. Absolutely perfect for practice or finished artworks. Gives me the freedom to paint with abandon. Works just fine for my type of watercolor that doesnt use heavy washes. I have done edge to edge watercolor painting with the paper and it held up just fine. I love it so much I opted for a subscription to keep me painting whenever I want. It is cold press with some texture - I normally prefer hot press but the texture in this isnt overboard.