Reasonably priced, 100% cotton, 140 lb. I tend to gravitate toward products that have a story behind them because it feels more personal. This is nicer than i expected.

The binding on the sides makes it easier to work with and for that i am thankful. This is some decent paper for practice, crafts, and cutting into to perhaps make half-sheet works and smaller sized works on. It's great for people like me who are sort ...  Read More

Compared to arches, the paper is fairly comparable, maybe not quite as textured. The texture is reminiscent of a canvas. Texture is perfect, not too grainy and not too smooth.

X8 gives you ample space to compose a subject without having to squash it into a portrait/landscape proportion. Comes with 20 sheets, giving you the right enough space to get creative and explore what you can design.

The paper is very thick and sturdy and didn't warp at all from the moisture! The paper thickness is really nice, super sturdy. It has a lovely granular texture and is sturdy enough to take heavy washes.

The first one is the paper in the listing.

The included paper is kind of trash, but its great for swatching colors and offloading excess. High quality in a sturdy case. Took away a lot of apprehension i had for watercolor painting.

The colors are beautiful and perform well, although keep in mind i am a beginner. These would be great for anyone starting out or needing to practice for assignments. There are some great tutorials on youtube to help you get started and to get the cre...  Read More

Comes with two brushes and a watercolor tablet. Especially as the cases are removable. It also comes with a sponge though i'm not sure what to do with it yet.

The palette inside is much too small to be useful for my needs. It is too heavy, weighing about 7+ lbs. The brushes are cheap quality and one is broken. I find the colors to be very chalky. A typical beginner watercolor set is still at least student g...  Read More