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

a good quality painting surface

Perfect for kids and adults. Heavy paper that is very absorbent so when the kids go heavy on the water in watercolors the paper holds up really well.

Very nice texture. Catches and hold paint extremely well.

A good paper even if it is wood pulp and not cotton. Id say this paper is good for all skill levels because with more pro, cotton paper it stains very easily and its hard to lift colors. And for only five/ten bucks thats really good.

This is not the best according to the people who consider themselves experts, but it is good enough for me. And it is less expensive than the ones the experts prefer.

Great drawing and painting paper!!

I use this paper for painting card fronts and postcards. It works as well, for my use, as the more expensive brands. Only problem was it was shipped in a shipping bag (not padded envelope) and one corner was smashed. For someone who needed the full sheet of paper it would have been useless. Since Im cutting it down, I just cut that part off. Kind of pain though.

Was using watercolor pens and soaked this paper several times. Worked like a charm.

I purchased these watercolor papers, in two different sizes, They were on sale, and they are well worth the money, because each tablet has 30 sheets to a pad. I did a practice sheet, this paper seems to be durable and has enough sizing and binders in it, and the watercolor paper seems to hold up to the water being soaked into the paper really well. The watercolor seems to flow across the paper when activated with water. My biggest problem that I have had with my watercolor experiences is that I have used or purchased cheaper watercolor papers and they dont take the wet media very well, and the papers start to peel. This paper seems to be good quality paper at an affordable price.

These pads are value for money. 30 sheets for this price is an awesome deal. Papers are really thick and work well with the water/oil colors.