Canson XL Watercolor Pads, 9 In. x 12 In., Pad Of 30 (100510941) (98773)

Canson XL Watercolor Pads, 9 In. x 12 In., Pad Of 30 (100510941) (98773)

Q: Is this really good for water coloring?

I love to save a buck, but this paper makes me hate watercoloring. I started out with this paper but it made me so frustrated I almost gave up entirely and when I put my mind to something, I'm like a dog with a bone. I use this to strictly for brushstroke drills, and it's so bleep bleep finicky it helped me learn water control. But I think you'll be a LOT happier if you purchase an Arteza watercolor journal, even though the weight is less than 140lb. For anything using wet/wet technique, I go with nothing short of 100% cotton in any brand and cut the paper into quarters to save money.

Q: What is the content of the paper? It isn't stated in the description, but I would like to know if it's 100% cotton or not.

This is not 100% cotton. It's pretty good as far as cellulose paper goes though! Just don't expect it to hold up like Arches or other 100% cotton papers if you're completely soaking it or doing lots of scrubbing.

Q: Would this paper be good to use to print an image on, then colorize the printed image with watercolor pencils and water applied with brushes?

Well, one thing is that you might have to cut it down to make a standard size width. It’s 9” across and your printer is probably set up to use normal 8.5 x 11 paper. So there’s that. I believe I tried it some time back and it didn’t work in my HP multi-function printer; however, I have another idea for you. This is 140 lb paper. If you are looking for heavier paper than normal, abs not specifically watercolor paper- here’s a thought. I have used the Nenah 8.5 x11, 110 lb paper and that runs fine through my printer. I use that to print free images I’ve found online and I do coloring that way. I can color with watercolor pencils abs then go over it with my water/aqua brushes. They only let a teeny bit of water out at a time and that paper holds up. It also holds up great with markers and no bleed-thru. I have used the Crayola fine tip markers, Tombow, the Bic markers that are similar to sharpies and those come in ulta fine and fine tip, as well, and others. I have on order some 120 lb paper to try and 1) see if it will work for water coloring printed images & 2) go through my printer. I haven’t used the Neenah 110 lb for my actual watercolor paints, because I don’t think it would hold up. I’m not a real artist, I just do it for fun, and make cards, for stress relief, etc.

Q: can you just put it on the easel? Or you need to put a piece of paper on the drawing board?

There are 30 sheets attached at the top of this pad. You can put the whole pad on an easel or you can take one sheet and use it on a drawing board. I hope that helps!

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Brand
Canson
Colour
Multicolor
Material
Paper
Sheet size
22.86 x 30.48
Paper finish
Watercolor

💧300 gsm heavyweight, water-resistant

📏9x12 inch ideal canvas

🖌️30 sheets for endless creativity

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Description

🎨 Elevate your art game—because your creativity deserves the best canvas!

GENEROUS CANVAS SIZE - 9 x 12 inches—ample space for detailed work or bold strokes.
BOUND FOR CONVENIENCE - Fold-over bound pad keeps your work secure and easy to flip through, perfect for on-the-go creativity.
DURABILITY MEETS DESIGN - 140 lb. (300 gsm) heavyweight paper resists repeated washes without warping or bleeding.
VERSATILE MEDIUM MASTERY - Perfect for watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and pencil—one pad, endless artistic freedom.
ACID FREE MOLD RESISTANT - Preserves your masterpieces with archival-quality, acid-free paper that stands the test of time.

The Canson XL Watercolor Pad offers 30 sheets of premium 9x12 inch, 140 lb. (300 gsm) acid-free paper designed for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pencil media. Its durable, mold-resistant surface withstands repeated washes, making it ideal for professional and aspiring artists seeking reliable, high-quality paper for vibrant, lasting artwork.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	30.48 x 22.86 x 0.25 cm; 716.68 g
Item Weight	717 g
Is mould resistant	Acid free
Scent	standart
Is assembly required	No
Number of pieces	1
Batteries required	No

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Is this really good for water coloring?

What is the content of the paper? It isn't stated in the description, but I would like to know if it's 100% cotton or not.

Would this paper be good to use to print an image on, then colorize the printed image with watercolor pencils and water applied with brushes?

can you just put it on the easel? Or you need to put a piece of paper on the drawing board?

Reviews

4.7

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M**.

Awesome pad, awesome material, awesome price

The material of the paper itself is really awesome and suit all levels of artistic issues, really love it.

29.09.2021

D**T

Best

Best paper I work with and everytime it goes on sale I get lots of these

8.03.2022

I**

its good

14.11.2023

E**S

Nice

Good size and thick paper, satisfied.👍

7.05.2022

R**N

Paper quality

I wanted to use this book for drawing and painting.i used posca markers that usually leaves marks of the color but not on this book great price as well

4.01.2024

H**Y

Inspiring the upcoming artist

Remarkably, good product, it is like how it was described.The only negative comment would be put the product in better packaging as the corners had come little bent

9.06.2020

U**N

Very very good

This book is amazing! It has thick pages and definitely hold water color!I like how you can tear pages out to frame or put it somewhere else!

24.02.2020

B**N

Great product

Has a nice thickness to it and very easy to paint and sketch on

12.10.2019

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