My kids love love love watercolor, and we go through the paper at our home. The price on this product fluctuates quite a bit so keep it in your cart for a bit and watch it - when it dips under $7 I stock up. This is a nice heavy weight, with light texturing to it. I like this large size because I can cut it in half or quarter it and the kids still have a nice size surface to work with. I am puzzled at the poor reviews. To be fair, we don't super soak/saturate the paper normally. But it does NOT dull colors and it does NOT pile on us. Perhaps that's because my children aren't using any advanced techniques on the paper. I have worked with Strathmore paper before and did not find it noticeably different in how much it warps or how it absorbs color, but again - we are novice painters. :)
I attached two pictures of some of the vivid colors we get from this bright white paper. Be kind, the work is from my three year old!
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From the manufacturer
Our History
With over 450 years' experience, we have unique expertise and know-how. Our goal is to offer all artists high-quality products which inspire them and give them confidence. All our customers acknowledge the excellence of our products. Canson was founded in 1557 by the Montgolfier family. Its development and destiny are intertwined with the history of France and the history of Art. Rooted in tradition, Canson respects this heritage and its duty to always provide consumers with outstanding paper.
Canson XL Watercolor features a cold press textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques. Designed to appeal to art students with a passion for water media. Canson XL Watercolor Pads feature 30 sheets of 140lb (300 gsm) student-quality paper, ideal for a variety of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. The paper is acid-free with a cold press texture.
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DetailsPads: 9"x12", 11"x14", 12"x18", 18"x24" Weight: 140lb (300g) Cold press surface, 30 sheets, acid free, natural white |
FeaturesHeavyweight sheets that are ideal for beginning and intermediate watercolor artists. The durable cold press surface withstands repeated washes and is suitable for a variety of wet and dry techniques. |
Recommended TechniquesGreat for watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, pastel |
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| Canson XL Series Mix Paper Pad, 9 x 12 Inch, 60 Sheets | Canson XL Series Oil and Acrylic Paper Pad, 9 x 12 Inch, 24 Sheets | Canson XL Series Black Drawing Paper, 9 x 12 Inch, 40 Sheets | Canson XL Series Marker Paper Pad, 9 x 12 Inch, 100 Sheets | Canson XL Series Side Wire Drawing Pad, 18 x 24 Inches, 30 Sheets | Canson XL Series Paper Sketch Pad, 9 x 12 Inch, 100 Sheets | |
| Product Type | Mix Media Paper | Bleed Proof Oil and Acrylic Paper | Black Drawing Paper | Semi Transparent Marker Paper | Smooth Surface Drawing Paper | Medium Tooth Sketch Paper |
| Measurements | 9 inches x 12 inches | 9 inches x 12 inches | 9 inches x 12 inches | 9 inches x 12 inches | 18 inches x 24 inches | 9 inches x 12 inches |
| Features | Erases well and blends easily; Acid free; Heavyweight, fine-textured paper with heavy sizing for wet and dry media | Textured, bleed proof paper | Highest grade pigments and fade resistant dyes guaranteeing longevity for your finished artwork | Fold over bound, acid free; semi translucent, white paper | Smooth white surface with good erasability | Acid free; erases nicely |
| Suggested Uses | Recommended for use with marker, pastel, colored pencil, pencil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, and pen & ink | Ready for oil or acrylic without priming or preparation | Perfect for creating distinctive artwork with colored pencils, Acrylic markers, opaque pens, inks, gouache, and pastels | Works beautifully with pen, pencil, and alcohol or solvent markers | Works great with graphite, color pencil, charcoal, pen and ink | Recommended for graphite, color pencil, charcoal, pen and ink |
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| Item Dimensions | 12 x 9 x 0.5 inches | 12 x 9 x 0.88 inches | 9.45 x 5.51 x 0.59 inches | 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.44 inches | 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches | 9 x 0.38 x 12 inches |
| Size | 1 Pack | 9-x-12-Inch | 5.5" x 8.5" | 9"X12" | 9"x12" | 1 Pack |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016
I attached two pictures of some of the vivid colors we get from this bright white paper. Be kind, the work is from my three year old!
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Perfect for my target group - the under 10 crowd
By kemilie on March 9, 2016
My kids love love love watercolor, and we go through the paper at our home. The price on this product fluctuates quite a bit so keep it in your cart for a bit and watch it - when it dips under $7 I stock up. This is a nice heavy weight, with light texturing to it. I like this large size because I can cut it in half or quarter it and the kids still have a nice size surface to work with. I am puzzled at the poor reviews. To be fair, we don't super soak/saturate the paper normally. But it does NOT dull colors and it does NOT pile on us. Perhaps that's because my children aren't using any advanced techniques on the paper. I have worked with Strathmore paper before and did not find it noticeably different in how much it warps or how it absorbs color, but again - we are novice painters. :)By kemilie on March 9, 2016
I attached two pictures of some of the vivid colors we get from this bright white paper. Be kind, the work is from my three year old!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
i really like it, i use it for watercolor and find ...
By tom robinson on October 18, 2016
i really like it , i use it for watercolor and find it doesn't buckle much i use only one clip to hold paper , the lifting color is ability is great , the best i've seen . the paper does not permit alot of scrubbing , no need to scrub very much , paint will lift so well . i use the wet watercolor techinque but don't soak the paper , just get it all wet and work somewhat quickly , the part next is fun and this paper handles it really well , the lifting . the sample is done on this canson paper . definately not just for kids , this paper is capable of really nice results . it works good for half fold cards , you have to cut it down slightly .
By tom robinson on October 18, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
If you use only watercolor, it will curl up quite a bit. Will not work if you want to put on many layers.
If you use graphite/pencil, it blends really well, I have been using it for my drawing/sketching (both in color lead and normal lead)
I also used it for ink and a bit of watercolor. This way it barely curl at all.
All in all, great for many medium and amazing price for what you get.
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
not super great for watercolor
By swan20 on December 26, 2019
I first got this paper to start watercolor. I never done it before so I did not want to spend more. It is not super bad or super great, but good enough. You get alot of the price compared to other brands out there for sure. I also use this with my 0.5 mechanical pencil to draw and it does an amazing job.By swan20 on December 26, 2019
If you use only watercolor, it will curl up quite a bit. Will not work if you want to put on many layers.
If you use graphite/pencil, it blends really well, I have been using it for my drawing/sketching (both in color lead and normal lead)
I also used it for ink and a bit of watercolor. This way it barely curl at all.
All in all, great for many medium and amazing price for what you get.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
I haven't done large washes with it, so I can't attest to buckling. I usually cut down and use it for small studies and for color testing and swatch mixes.
For the price level of this paper it is excellent.
Style Name: 11" x 15" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Receives color beautifully. No fading of colors.
By Josephine on November 26, 2015
The colors do NOT fade. Here is a comparison and biased against Canson since the Fluid paper is hot press and 100% cotton. I used Schminke Horadam pan paints. I do have three Kremer colors (also pans) and one of the Indigo swatches is Holbein (tube). From the fading and piling complaints of other reviewers, it sounds as if the sizing was missing and they got a bad batch. I would check who the seller was for those reviews.By Josephine on November 26, 2015
I haven't done large washes with it, so I can't attest to buckling. I usually cut down and use it for small studies and for color testing and swatch mixes.
For the price level of this paper it is excellent.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
Style Name: 18" x 24" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Great Quality and Great Price!
By Amazon Customer on May 7, 2017
Perfect size and high quality, great price!! I am an oil painter and wanted to try out watercolors- ordered a few things off Amazon to start- this helped keep my costs down but still provide me with the ability to get started right away!
By Amazon Customer on May 7, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016
Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
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Karla Rios
Experiencia propia
Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2018Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Experiencia propia
Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2018
Excelente calidad/precio, tiene muy buena textura comparando otras marcas, en mi experiencia con las acuarelas es el mejor papel que he probado, les dejo el resultado de mi acuarela al usar este papel por primera vez
Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2018
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Review : buyer beware
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2020Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Review : buyer beware
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2020
This is not real canson watercolour paper. It may be thick but it buckles like regular paper. I went to my art supplier and noticed every canson pad had printing, a description, inside, this does not. She said it's not real if like that. Mind you I never did washes or put barely amount of water to this paper so all my wasted paper looked like acrylic paintings and all buckled so garbage. I will contact customer service and update if necessary. I spent close to thousand dollars on materials on Amazon and just about cried when I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Buying the Arches paper and testing it was a world of a difference. Slapping a fake label or cover on something to make money is dishonest.
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2020
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Elizabeth Naisbitt
Faulty product seller refused full refund
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2020Style Name: 9" x 12" Side WireVerified Purchase
Alexandra Wells
Excellent quality for the best price around
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2021Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Alan Jiménez
Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2018Style Name: 9" x 12" Fold OverVerified Purchase
Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2018
Este pad es de grosor especial para acuarela y funciona muy bien, el precio es justo, no tiene tantas hojas como otros pero la realidad es que yo no pinto diario así que las 30 que tiene duran bastante, sobre todo porque me gusta partirlas a la mitad y hacer dibujos más pequeños. La hoja tiene una textura linda y soporta bien el agua de la acuarela, aunque si utilizas excesiva también terminará por doblarse pero nada como el papel común. Anexo una foto donde traté de comparar el grosor con una hoja normal jajaja, sí lo recomiendo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2018
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