Canson XL Series Watercolor Paper, Wirebound Pad, 7x10 inches, 30 Sheets (140lb/300g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Watercolors, Mixed Media, Markers and Art Journaling

As someone who spends a lot of time experimenting with different materials and techniques for both personal projects and professional exploration, I’ve used a lot of watercolor papers over the years, and Canson XL Watercolor Paper (7x10 inches, 140 lb) is a solid choice that consistently delivers. If you’re looking for a reliable option for quick sketches or trying out some watercolor work, this paper checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect size—compact and portable, making it ideal for moving between spaces, whether you’re in a studio, on-site, or just out in the field. The 7x10 inch format is just right: not too big, not too small, and easy to store without taking up too much space. For the price, it’s surprisingly good quality. The texture is fine and subtle—not as pronounced as higher-end cold-pressed papers, but it’s more than adequate for ink, watercolor, and mixed media. It holds up well with light washes, though if you overwork it with too much water, it will start to buckle. But overall, it’s a great option for those who need something that’s dependable and won’t break the bank. Whether you’re layering ink or experimenting with color washes, it provides a solid surface that performs without fuss. It’s definitely one of those papers that, once you try it, you find yourself coming back to. If you want a versatile, affordable paper that you can rely on for both quick studies and more finished pieces, this is a great choice.

This sketchbook is great for beginners the paper is a good size and the spiral binging keeps everything together and the perforations make it easy to take out a special piece to show off The thickness of the paper is perfect to learn on

Great quality for the price!

Nice, heavy paper. Currently using it for a sketchbook challenge.

The paper is good quality and heavy weight. I plan to use it for acrylic painting tutorials. I deducted a star because it arrived with the edge slightly damaged which could be an issue depending on how it is used.

Good value for the price. I use it as a practice paper to try new colors and new compositions before using my Arches/Fabiano WC paper. It does buckle if you use too much water.

Great beginner quality. No pilling, nice texture.

Perfect for the class I’m taking- recommend it to other beginners. Is thicker than the previous paper I used.

This was the very first watercolour journal/paper I ever bought. If you're first starting out in watercolour, I think this is a pretty decent and forgiving journal to buy before you commit to other more expensive brands. As a beginner, it allowed me to practice techniques, tutorials and experiment freely at a fairly affordable price point. However, the textures between the front and back of each sheet seem to be different. The front side of each page is more textured while the back side feels smoother to the touch and is less absorbent, imo. I did not notice the difference until I started using the back pages and consistently disliked the way the paint looked.

Good size paper to work on. Good quality paper which gives pleasing results. Spiral binding makes it easy to use.

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good quality paper and good value

なぜか日本の画材屋さんには このサイズが取り扱いないので購入。 色見本作るのに 丁度良いサイズ。 用紙はフランス製じゃなく アメリカ製でした。