Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paper Block, 9" x 12", Cold Pressed

I'm using these for my watercolor sketchbooks and they sure are doing well. The paper is great - so absorbent and works so well with all my watercoloring techniques. I love the fact that the spiral bound notebook is easy to page through when I'm looking back at art I created. They are compact and can go with me in my bag. The paper size is perfect. The 100% cotton paper quality is perfect. Love these. Keep making them, please!! I want to have a collection of art in these spiral bound watercolor papers! To me, these are well worth the money.

I've tried a few watercolor pads over the last couple of years- always wanted to try something different. The one from Germany (Hahnemuhle), and the one from China (Baohong) don't compare with what I experienced with Winsor & Newton. Arches and Fabriano are fine- no doubt a favorite with many, but I am convinced that W/N cold press is by far pure quality and it made it so much easier to work on. Lifting where needed was easy along with my multi layering as I layed down my colors. And, as I look back at one recent small painting, I really think the watercolors themselves are brighter with a more vivid in appearance on the W/N paper. Impressive.DateLine: Have sold this small watercolor- 2/18/2024

Nice size sketch book with excellent quality paper. Holds water very well and the “cold press” isn’t as bumpy in texture as other brands. Doesn’t seem to buckle much at all. Highly recommend. Not cheap in bigger sizes but definitely cheaper than Arches and very comparable.

Thickness is great, I love the texture and the fact that all my practice sheets are in book like form.

Better paper means less tearing and the ability to work the image as much as needed.

For the size, I think it's actually a bit expensive

Love this great little sketchbook. Perfect size and great paper!

This is just lovely and a bit smoother than other cold pressed so if you want that toothy finish, this isn't it. It's almost like a cross between hot and cold but it absolutely holds water. I love how white it is as most I've used are just a tad off white. Winsor and Newton is just a dependable brand when it comes to watercolor. I would put this with the best I've used .. like arches and sanders Waterford but I'm not a professional by any means, just a huge fan of watercolor everything.

Very good quality for watercolour paper! Cut to size for art students making greeting cards!

Ótimo para aquarela, aguenta varias aguadas

I hope it stays this price as it is a handy little painting sketchbook. Great for those ideas that pop up. Practicing noses, eyes and mouths too.

Muy buen papel de algodón. Excelente calidad

I've used a few different professional papers and I like this paper better than any other I've tried. It's not as textured as Arches or Baohong, so I find it easier to paint details.