Strathmore 400 Series Tape Bound Watercolor Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press, 5.5 X 8.5 inches, White, 12 Sheets (298-103)

Great little small watercolor pad of made many cute paintings with it

Every year I use these to individually watercolor cards for family and friends. Each card is different, based on something that has happened or some event that signifies that person's year to remember. I've been doing this since 2008 and this has grown from just a few for family members to over 75 individual cards at Christmas. I am both honored and flattered that almost everyone (even those who are not sentimental "savers") have a collection of all the cards I've done for them. This size is perfect to fold in half, paint and slip into a standard small card envelope. I know it's supposed to be for students, but I've found Strathmore 400 card stock to be perfect for cards for any occasion. It holds the paint well, is very forgiving for errors and lasts and lasts (well, I can only vouch for cards I painted in 2008 and the still look great 18 years later!

Beautiful paper! Best price !

As a beginner, this is only the second paper I've tried. I noticed right away that some areas on this paper repelled my paint, as if it were waxy or something.

Nice size for just a little fun painting time.

I have bought this watercolour pad a few times before from Hobby Lobby and I noticed it's not a popular size.. However, I don't really mind the size and have used an Xacto knife to cut it to a preferred size when need be. The paper itself is great and there is some buckling when too much water is applied, but overall it handles a wash fairly well. Using this paper it's VERY easy to lift colour when I need to, so that's a bonus if you make a mistake or want to lift colour for a desired effect. If you are worried about that while painting, be sure to use a soft, good quality brush and allow your previous layers to dry completely before adding another glaze. Lastly, there is a very nice texture to the paper if that is something you enjoy. I really love Strathmore's 400 series paper and their Visual Journal is *awesome*- if you're curious about this paper, I would say try it and experiment with different techniques on it. I'm sure you will be satisfied. :) P.S- I've attached some paintings I've done on this paper. :)

Excellent

I bought at least two of these. I sketched the picture first that I eventually drew on material for a quilt.

Strathmore watercolour paper has always impressed me because of the quality of their products and the good quality/prize ratio. This is also the case here. This pad has a great size for beginners, not too big or too small. The tone and texture of the paper are excellent. I use it mostly for mixed media, mostly working with acrylics, and I do nasty things to the paintings (rubbing, scratching, wiping, etc). Yet, the paper resists almost everything and it is very forgiving. I always gesso the paper before working on it. Perhaps not as good as other brands, but this is one of my watercolour paper pads staples.

Paper is good but the annoying thing about this book is the pages fall out the minute you turn the page!

Love this paper great quality but way over priced

I love the square dimensions and the large canvas space this sketchpad provides. This is my go-to sketchpad. I've purchased it several times and I love using it for acrylic painting and for arts and craft adventures! High quality paper. Highly recommend!

The pad arrived warped and bent... will be difficult to use😞