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

This is definitely high quality paper for a great price. Even if you are a hobbyist or student, even pro, this paper holds up with the best of the higher end brands. If you are on a tight budget this is a good choice to make without skimping on quality.

This paper does not accept watercolors very well. The brush strokes do not blend in. Doing wet-on-wet doesnt work at all. The paper is not cotton and doesnt work like cotton paper at all. Will use for sketching practice or just throw away. I consider myself an advance beginner, some experience but not very skilled yet. AMENDED REVIEW I have been using this paper for a while now and am used to it. Remember, Im an advanced beginner (whatever that is) and this inexpensive paper is all I really need. The results are okay. Once the paint is dry the painting looks much better, but up close the paint looks rough. For a beginner or intermediate I recommend this paper.

I draw in ink pen/marker then color with liquid ink or ink watercolor pencils, and this paper is great. Crisp clean white color, light texture, pens/markers(Micron/Sharpie) dont cause the paper to pill or start to tear. Colors come out vibrant when painted, decent bleed/spread when wet if youre trying for that sort of effect. If youre going to do large blocks of wet areas, Id definitely recommend taping the paper down to avoid curling.

Great for wet on wet technique. Does warp a smidge, but with tape its mitigated. Smooth application and super easy to work with. No issues working with frisking fluid. Very pleased.

Ive been using the Canson Water Color Paper for a few years, but had always bought it from the Art Store. This is amongst some of the best paper around. So glad I ordered it from Amazon. I saved a ton of money! It absorbs water well and the colors are crisp. Well worth the purchase.

I love how cheap it is for jow big it is. Its intimidating but I cut off sections to use. Its definitely big but its so cheap!

Looks exactly like photo. I love that you do not have to tear the paper off a binding sheet. Very simple to remove. Very clean and crisp paper. Just the right thickness. Not flimsy at all. Now you know why this company has been in business so long! They know paper and their customers needs.

You cant go wrong with the price and the fast shipping. This is the paper to order every time, rough to the touch. Perfect for watercolor. Will order more!

There was some sort of dried mud on the cover? not that big of a deal though, Also the cover comes off of the paper? i dont know if im happy it does. Otherwise its a great product and i recommend

My daughter needed this for art class. Its a decent sketch book. Good for students.