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Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 30,094 ratings
Brand Canson
Color Multicolor
Material Paper
Sheet Size 9 x 12 inches
Paper Finish Watercolor

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  • Cold press textured paper.
  • Recommended for use with watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, and pastel.
  • Durable surface withstands repeated washes.
  • Acid free. Natural white color and texture
  • Also available in 11" x 14", 12" x 18", and 18" x 24".

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canson xl series art paper

canson xl for art students

canson xl fsc certified

canson xl 18 types of paper

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.

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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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Canson XL 9x12 Watercolor Pads feature a cold press, textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques. Recommended for use with watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, and pastel. The durable surface withstands repeated washes.These pads contain 30 sheets of 140 lb /300 gram acid free paper.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
30,094 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the size, value, and ease of use of the art media paper. They mention that it's the right size for beginners and more advanced, and that it has a great price for quality paper. Customers also appreciate thickness, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on color, durability, and absorbency.

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1,139 customers mention952 positive187 negative

Customers like the quality of the art media paper. They say the surface quality is divine, nice, and impressed with the quality. They also say it's archival quality paper that will last and frames up. Some say it’s good paper for acrylics, gouache, or other uses. Overall, most are happy with the product and its intended uses.

"...The paper quality is excellent, providing a smooth surface for their paintings, and the thickness is just right, ensuring durability without being..." Read more

"I purchased this for class. It worked perfectly and paper did not curl on edges, easy to use.A great product, worth it." Read more

"This watercolor pad is a dream for artists! Its thickness prevents watercolor paints from soaking through, ensuring vibrant results...." Read more

"...there are better quality papers for watercolor,but this is a good paper for acrylics, gouache or maybe other mediums rather than watercolors...." Read more

430 customers mention405 positive25 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the art media paper. They say it's a great product for the price, with adequate quantity of sheets.

"...A great product, worth it." Read more

"This is an adequate and affordable paper for painting. I notice any slight scrubbing will result in flecks of paper coming off...." Read more

"...Is cheap if you are looking to practice and don't want to spend in really expensive quality paper." Read more

"Very happy with this purchase it works well and reasonably priced" Read more

224 customers mention211 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the thickness of the art media paper. They mention that it holds up well, has some texture, and is the perfect thickness for watercolor. Some are happy with the weight of the paper, saying that it's nice white lightweight paper. However, some customers mention that the paper is fine with 1 layer but as you add more, it starts to buckle.

"...providing a smooth surface for their paintings, and the thickness is just right, ensuring durability without being too bulky...." Read more

"...and experienced watercolor painters will enjoy this high quality, thick and absorbent paper in standard sizes." Read more

"The quality of the paper is thick enough to hold a good amount of paint but these pages come out instantly which I dislike...." Read more

"This paper is big and thick and my kids love it cause the paper doesn’t get soggy...." Read more

180 customers mention176 positive4 negative

Customers find the art media paper perfect for beginners or more advanced. They say it's thick and durable, great for beginners getting into watercolors, and better for beginners using acrylic or for using less watery paints. They also say it makes it easy to achieve a cool result, and is a good practice paper for watercolor artists of any level.

"...It worked perfectly and paper did not curl on edges, easy to use.A great product, worth it." Read more

"...M. Graham paints are easier to handle for beginners than many Daniel Smith but most people don’t like M. Graham for travel and in situ because they..." Read more

"...I hear it makes a great practice paper for watercolor artists of any level...." Read more

"Enjoying painting on this paper." Read more

55 customers mention51 positive4 negative

Customers find the size of the art media paper to be nice, with plenty of room for art. They say it's the right size for beginners learning to watercolor, and a decent size for carrying around. The paper is also great for many mediums, and cuts down well to other sizes. Some mention that the paper is easy to frame.

"...They're decently water resistant & the size was great." Read more

"This paper is big and thick and my kids love it cause the paper doesn’t get soggy...." Read more

"...I got the big 18x24 too.I find the 9x12, is the perfect size for travel, and holds up better than the larger sizes...." Read more

"...It's so thick, and the size is ideal for me...." Read more

102 customers mention39 positive63 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the art media paper. Some mention that it's easy to tear off a binding sheet, and that it erases well without ripping or tearing away. However, others say that it warps easily and bends up when wet.

"...The paper doesn’t stand getting too wet, it warps easily. But that is easy to fix. I’d recommend this product and I’d buy it again." Read more

"...to be great for wet painting, as the paper absorbs water but doesn't break down under constant use...." Read more

"...Color pools on the top and the paper warps a lot...." Read more

"...It will bend up when wet so after drying I press to flatten between adding layers." Read more

79 customers mention52 positive27 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the absorbency of the art media paper. Some mention that it absorbs well, while others say that it doesn't absorb watercolor well.

"...painters will enjoy this high quality, thick and absorbent paper in standard sizes." Read more

"...You can't layer colors because the paper doesn't absorb anything and you just pick up colors you've put down...." Read more

"...this is not professional grade paper, it is still good paper with good absorbency. But the real reason why I am such a HUGE fan is the price!!..." Read more

"The paper does has good absorbance. If you use enough water, the page will begin to warp...." Read more

62 customers mention34 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the art media paper. Some mention it does not dull colors, it is strong and sturdy, and keeps the paint color looking bright and vibrant. However, others say that the surface is rough and off white, making it very hard to overlay colors.

"...Its thickness prevents watercolor paints from soaking through, ensuring vibrant results...." Read more

"This is nice paper. It does have a slightly yellow tint to it which you can't really tell unless you're directly comparing it with another paper." Read more

"I like using this with watercolor pens.The white is bright and clean." Read more

"...Color pools on the top and the paper warps a lot. You can't layer colors because the paper doesn't absorb anything and you just pick up colors you..." Read more

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good quality for gouache
I recommend this for small projects only, sketches just because simply there are better quality papers for watercolor,but this is a good paper for acrylics, gouache or maybe other mediums rather than watercolors.Is cheap if you are looking to practice and don't want to spend in really expensive quality paper.
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This watercolor sketchbook has been a hit with my child! The paper quality is excellent, providing a smooth surface for their paintings, and the thickness is just right, ensuring durability without being too bulky. My child loves the feel of it, and we're onto our second book already. It's definitely a favorite for our budding artist！
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This is an adequate and affordable paper for painting. I notice any slight scrubbing will result in flecks of paper coming off. Once the painting is dry you can use a dry brush to brush these away. The paper doesn’t stand getting too wet, it warps easily. But that is easy to fix. I’d recommend this product and I’d buy it again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good quality for gouache
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing surface texture
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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Prestigious art school alum here… I’ve gotten “watercolor paper” in the mail before. The surface quality of this paper is super divine. I painted three pieces last night upon opening the sketchbook. That’s a rarity for me. I used watercolor pencils but I’d use watercolor, acrylic or oil paint on this paper.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent paper. Standard size and thick
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars PAPER WORKS PERFECT WITH MY WATERCOLOR PAINTS AND PENS
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Carla
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on April 11, 2024
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 Apenas estoy iniciando a pintar en acuarela y la calidad del papel m sorprendió, este papel es el q más recomiendan para acuarela y la vdd es si es muy bueno pinta muy bien la acuarela y aveces q hasta m paso d agua no se hacen rollitos, m parece bien el precio ya que el cuaderno es de muuy buena calidad
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Carla
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on April 11, 2024
Apenas estoy iniciando a pintar en acuarela y la calidad del papel m sorprendió, este papel es el q más recomiendan para acuarela y la vdd es si es muy bueno pinta muy bien la acuarela y aveces q hasta m paso d agua no se hacen rollitos, m parece bien el precio ya que el cuaderno es de muuy buena calidad
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Mya Schlender
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Price for Quality
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
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This is one of my favorite watercolor papers to use. The paper does bow if you use quite a lot of water, but is the best paper I have found for the price. I have found the paper to be decent for mixed media, but watercolors do look and feel best on the paper. It has a good tooth to it, if you're looking for texture.
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Eileen Dooey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great paper for Watercolour
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2023
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Good thick paper
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MG
5.0 out of 5 stars Canson never disappoints
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2023
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Very good product, as usual. +++
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Li Ching Heng
5.0 out of 5 stars Value for money
Reviewed in Singapore on October 18, 2020
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For the price, this is a pretty decent paper. Great for beginners who need affordable but encouraging paper.
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