Canson (100510941) XL Series Wat... vs Watercolor Palette with Bonus Pa...

The front side is like normal cold press paper with some texture while the back side is smoother comparatively. It has enough sturdiness as well to be useful for pen and ink and mixed media. I normally use arches watercolor paper and have purchased ma...  Read More

Canson durability as expected! That's what i've used in the past. Will definitely buy again.

Even the lightest erasing on the paper damages the surface. The texture of the paper is like construction paper. The paper feels too slick on either side. It definitely seems like it was replaced with cheep paper.

It is at once too absorbent and not absorbent enough. This leads to uneven drying that can look splotchy or streaky. It also absorbs unevenly, creating a grainy, blotchy result.

For serious watercolor or gouache pieces i suggest spending a little extra on something that's 100% cotton like arches or bee paper. Strathmore is a more suitable alternative for working out ideas or practicing brush strokes.

Usually, metallic watercolors are super unpigmented, but these have been some of the best i've used. High pigment load, much better than the gencraft tube version. The colors are very vibrant!

I use this set for play, art journaling, crafting, and card making. The lid is great for mixing! I wish it had a darker green instead of having to mix my own.

The palette tray itself is great. Especially as the cases are removable. The colors are arranged on three individual dividers that can be removed to change out or replenish colors.

They are stunningly beautiful. These pans are smooth and creamy. They feel like good quality, especially if you are newer to the medium and not too picky.

Included paper is kind of trash, but its great for swatching colors and offloading excess. Still seems usable so far. Box is very functional and flexible.

I find the colors to be very chalky. The hardware is flimsy. The picture is misleading.