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Artists Love Canson XL! Trusted for decades by students, hobbyists, and art teachers thanks to dependable composition, high sheet counts and affordable prices
Midweight Cold Press Watercolor Paper: Each sheet provides a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling (90lb/185gsm); use with watercolor paint, gouache paint and light acrylic paint
Explore Watercolor Painting Techniques: Tackle the full spectrum of watercolor projects using gradients, washes, layering, glazing, fine strokes, wet-on-wet, dry brush, splattering, lifting, scraping and masking fluid
Portraits, Illustrations, Landscapes & Art Journaling: Your favorite watercolors will maintain their vibrancy thanks to our acid-free sheets; paper texture handles the finest details, like single strands of hair or blades of grass
Time-Honored French Craftsmanship: Manufactured in France, Canson carries a prestigious heritage of papermaking that spans over four centuries. The Canson XL Series is widely embraced by both aspiring artists and seasoned art educators.

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Over 450 years of experience give Canson unique expertise and know-how to offer high quality paper for all artists, professionals and enthusiasts. A world leader in the fine arts market, Canson manufactures pads and surfaces for sketching, drawing, pastel, watercolour, oil painting, acrylic, graphic arts, mixed media and more!
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Teacher-Approved Materials You'll likely see at least one XL pad in any art class. High school and college instructors love the quality paper and often recommend it as an economical option for art students.	We Care About Our Impact Canson paper mills are FSC certified for the traceable use of wood from non-threatened forests. On top of that, XL pad versions are available using 30% post-consumer content.	Explore New Styles You know us for Watercolor and Mixed Media paper - time to fall in love with our Bristol, Marker, Oil & Acrylic, Newsprint, Sketch, and Drawing paper (and more). Available as pads and large sheet rolls.


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5.5 x 8.5 inches

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Watercolor

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8.5"L x 5.5"W

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5.8 ounces

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Canson

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B083GFMC5B

Country of Origin

France

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C400085769

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We all love Canson XL Series Watercolor Paper! Trusted for decades by artists, students, hobbyists, and art teachers. Each midweight sheet is crafted with care to obtain that perfect paper texture and provide a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling. For those of you nerdy enough to know better, our paper is 90lb/185gsm (which means the pre-cut “ream” of full-size sheets weighs 90 pounds and a single sheet of one square meter weighs 185 grams). All of this just means Canson XL watercolor paper has good absorbency and strength. So, go at it with bright colors, gradients, and detailed strokes, and even mix things up with gouache or acrylic paint for a mixed media effect. The Canson XL Series was created with students and teachers in mind – affordable, high-sheet count options with an intermediate-level performance sufficient for technical practice and showcases. Once artists are confident enough in their skillset, we recommend transitioning over to the Canson Artist Series family of paper for a museum-quality look and feel. View all options by clicking on the Canson Brand Store link!

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Customers like the watercolor paper for its weight and thickness. They say it works well with water colors and acrylics, and is well worth the money. Customers are also satisfied with the performance, saying it works great for all disciplines and produces terrific results. They are happy with ease of use, size, and quality. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the paper.

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360 customers mention332 positive28 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the art media paper. They mention it's excellent for beginners, professional projects, and watercolor paintings. The paper is sturdy and has great absorbency. It's also good for collages, acrylic, and water colors.

"Excellent paper for drawing" Read more

"...I think it's best for quick watercolor sketches that don't require too much wet into wet, glazing, or lifting...." Read more

"...I like that this particular structure of paper is multipurpose meaning I can sketch or use water colors." Read more

"...spiral bound, 30 page 140 lb watercolour book is perfect for keeping a watercolour journal tracking your progress in painting flowers, gardens,..." Read more

220 customers mention215 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the art media paper. They say it's well worth the money, has high quality, and is an economical choice while learning.

"This is fine, inexpensive paper for fun watercolor projects. The method of shipping was terrible, resulting in a ripped cover and warped paper...." Read more

"Great Value ,To WORK With For Many Artist !" Read more

"I like the texture and the size of this paper! The price wasn't too bad either." Read more

"...I'm not even sure I can call it good, but it is decent. And cheap.I picked up this 7x10 for an upcoming trip...." Read more

83 customers mention59 positive24 negative

Customers like the watercolor paper. They mention that it takes color pretty well, works well with water color and acrylics, and is perfect for watercoloring. Customers also say that the colors do not fade.

"...particular structure of paper is multipurpose meaning I can sketch or use water colors." Read more

"...Paper is pretty think and perfect for watercoloring" Read more

"...Canson xl is not a great watercolor paper. I'm not even sure I can call it good, but it is decent. And cheap...." Read more

"This watercolor paper works perfectly. It's sturdy paper with great absorbency. Colors don't bleed all over the place." Read more

71 customers mention57 positive14 negative

Customers like the size of the art media paper. They say it's a great size for both bigger paintings and for cutting down to smaller sizes. Some say it comes in various sizes and is good to carry with you.

"...Good size to carry-with wherever you may go!" Read more

"I like the texture and the size of this paper! The price wasn't too bad either." Read more

"This paper is great for the price. It also comes in various sizes as well as how it’s bound. I am very pleased. It also came ahead of schedule." Read more

"Perfect size and quality for my watercolor paintings" Read more

69 customers mention67 positive2 negative

Customers find the art media paper easy to use. They mention it's good for beginners or experts, and it dries quickly. Some say it'll be a great starter book for practicing techniques. They also say it’s fine for learning purposes and convenient to use for simple quick sketches.

"Used it to practice water color painting. It is nice for practice although probably would get a higher number of watercolor paper for a painting..." Read more

"...use this for a finished work I want to sell, but it's useful for simple quick sketches ( like the one attached), when traveling, practice, or for a..." Read more

"...That property of ease of reworking makes it ideal for beginners." Read more

"...ended up cutting the sheets to certain sizes I wanted but it’s a great starter book." Read more

62 customers mention55 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the art media paper. They say it works well for all disciplines, and has a nice texture and working surface. It gives terrific results, and works well with layers. Some say it's great for watercolor demos and has no problem working with frisking fluid.

"This is fine, inexpensive paper for fun watercolor projects. The method of shipping was terrible, resulting in a ripped cover and warped paper...." Read more

"...to use in the field or in my travels and I believe it will work well for my intended uses, as do the other Canson products I use...." Read more

"...For wet on dry it has a very nice texture and working surface...." Read more

"...Smooth application and super easy to work with. No issues working with frisking fluid. Very pleased." Read more

57 customers mention50 positive7 negative

Customers like the weight of the paper. They mention it's fairly thick, great for layering watercolors, and impressed by the weight. Some say the paper is not so heavy to carry.

"...It’s really great. It’s just the right weight and light tooth...." Read more

"...features, for beginners I do give 5 stars because it is a good heavy weight paper that makes painting with watercolor easier and less frustrating..." Read more

"...I love the size, the weight of the paper, and that the pages tear out easily. I can paint on this and know exactly what I’m getting...." Read more

"...much for the wet on wet technique since I don't use it but the paper is really thick and seems like it can absorb a lot...." Read more

86 customers mention25 positive61 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the art media paper. They mention that it tears easily, buckles, and falls apart. Some customers also report that the corners of the notebook crumpled and the pages are creased and damaged.

"...The method of shipping was terrible, resulting in a ripped cover and warped paper...." Read more

"...This paper pills and disintegrates using even the slightest lifting techniques...." Read more

"...this falls apart quite easily, a plus for me because that means no tearing. A minus if you intend to keep the book intact...." Read more

"...it arrived late and paper was bend and 5 of 39 pages creased and damaged, because it was thrown in a big box but no padding...." Read more

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I am getting in to watercolor painting and the price is a right for me to use as I am learning a bit about the medium.

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This is fine, inexpensive paper for fun watercolor projects. The method of shipping was terrible, resulting in a ripped cover and warped paper. The seller needs to do better by using something to keep the large tablet from moving around in the box. I'm keeping the tablet but had to weigh it down to flatten it out.

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I use this mixed media notebook for a travel journal....the paper is great for pencil, artist markers, and water color. Good size to carry-with wherever you may go!

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Great Value ,To WORK With For Many Artist !

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I do a lot of watercolor paintings and its perfect for that.

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I like the texture and the size of this paper! The price wasn't too bad either.

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Para a finalidade do que irei utilizar , gostei!!!!

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El producto llegó muy rápido y es de muy buena calidad. Lo recomiendo

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Very good quality paper

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Good paper, great for watercolour practice

Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2022

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I wanted an inexpensive paper to practice watercolour on and this was the perfect choice. Great deal for what I wanted it for. Not a high quality paper and you can tell but I love that I can practice technique for a good value until I get more comfortable.

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