All in all, this is about the perfect set for the watercolor beginner. The paper is much like professional watercolor paper and is a pleasure to use. The color is accurate and good on the paper and it works well. This book is my technique book.

One side is textured; the other side is smooth. The texture is spot on and takes the watercolor paint well without pooling, smearing, pilling or wrinkling the paper.

This watercolor pad is really amazing because the paper is heavyweights and also spiral-bound. The paper is durable and withstands watercolors perfectly! It's nice, heavyweight paper that holds up to watercolor.

The size is perfect for throwing in my travel bag and using in a hotel at the end of a busy day to unwind. I love that these came in a 3 pack because they are perfect for slipping in my bag and being able to sketch on the go as i receive inspiration.

When it was dry i put a cutting die for “happy halloween’ on the inked sheet and it cut cleanly and without any trouble. The long edge is perforated for easy removal. The inks were absorbed quickly.

The paper is very cheap, with a generic ‘pressed’ texture on one side only. Forget any kind of layering, as attempted on the long strip of ultramarine on the right of the sample swatches. This will now only be used for sketching with dry media or ink....  Read More

The paper is an excellent value for money. This is great for a student or someone just learning watercolor. I'm a beginner at art so that is my excuse. It's exactly what we needed for a kids' art class - look up matisse prints du soleil on youtube. Th...  Read More

Watercolor pad is very thick with a nice texture. The backing is sturdy and will help keep the block flat and square.

I really like this pad because it doesn't warp like student pads when you use a lot of water. It buckles a little bit but that is something easy to correct.

The paper i received has a definite beige cast. This paper breaks down after only a few brush strokes. I am so disappointed in this paper.