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title: "XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 18x24 inch"
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price: "KSh27736"
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reviews_count: 11
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# 140lb/300gsm heavyweight paper 18x24 inch large format 30 sheets per pad XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 18x24 inch

**Brand:** canson
**Price:** KSh27736
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Canson XL — where every stroke feels like a masterpiece in the making!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 18x24 inch by canson
- **How much does it cost?** KSh27736 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/19456141-xl-series-watercolor-pad-heavyweight-white-paper-foldover-binding-30)

## Best For

- canson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ample Sheet Count:** 30 sheets per pad keep your artistic momentum going without constant reordering
- • **Generous Large Format:** 18x24 inch sheets give you expansive creative freedom for bold, detailed work
- • **Sturdy Heavyweight Base:** 140lb/300gsm cold-pressed paper resists warping for flawless multi-layer washes
- • **Trusted Heritage Craftsmanship:** French-made with 400+ years of papermaking expertise, embraced by artists worldwide
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Optimized for watercolor, gouache, and light acrylics—perfect for mixed media pros

## Overview

The Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad offers 30 heavyweight, cold-pressed 18x24 inch sheets (140lb/300gsm) designed to withstand multiple washes and layers without buckling. Ideal for watercolor, gouache, and light acrylics, this acid-free paper maintains vibrant colors and fine detail. Trusted by students and professionals alike, it combines affordability with the prestige of centuries-old French papermaking craftsmanship.

## Description

We all love Canson XL Series Watercolor Paper! Trusted for decades by artists, students, hobbyists, and art teachers. Each heavyweight sheet is crafted with care to obtain that perfect paper texture and provide a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling. For those of you nerdy enough to know better, our paper is 140lb/300gsm (which means the pre-cut “ream” of full-size sheets weighs 140 pounds and a single sheet of one square meter weighs 300 grams). All of this just means Canson XL watercolor paper has impressive absorbency and strength. So, go at it with bright colors, gradients, and detailed strokes, and even mix things up with gouache or acrylic paint for a mixed media effect. The Canson XL Series was created with students and teachers in mind – affordable, high-sheet count options with an intermediate-level performance sufficient for technical practice and showcases. Once artists are confident enough in their skillset, we recommend transitioning over to the Canson Artist Series family of paper for a museum-quality look and feel. View all options by clicking on the Canson Brand Store link!

Review: The Reliable All-Rounder for Every Artist's Needs - As someone who spends a lot of time experimenting with different materials and techniques for both personal projects and professional exploration, I’ve used a lot of watercolor papers over the years, and Canson XL Watercolor Paper (7x10 inches, 140 lb) is a solid choice that consistently delivers. If you’re looking for a reliable option for quick sketches or trying out some watercolor work, this paper checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect size—compact and portable, making it ideal for moving between spaces, whether you’re in a studio, on-site, or just out in the field. The 7x10 inch format is just right: not too big, not too small, and easy to store without taking up too much space. For the price, it’s surprisingly good quality. The texture is fine and subtle—not as pronounced as higher-end cold-pressed papers, but it’s more than adequate for ink, watercolor, and mixed media. It holds up well with light washes, though if you overwork it with too much water, it will start to buckle. But overall, it’s a great option for those who need something that’s dependable and won’t break the bank. Whether you’re layering ink or experimenting with color washes, it provides a solid surface that performs without fuss. It’s definitely one of those papers that, once you try it, you find yourself coming back to. If you want a versatile, affordable paper that you can rely on for both quick studies and more finished pieces, this is a great choice.
Review: It's either perfect or meh depending on what you're trying to do with it - If you're planning, as I was, to make a watercolor sketchbook with this, it's grain short, with the grain running parallel to the 11 inch side. Even so, and even with the glue being on the short edge, this falls apart quite easily, a plus for me because that means no tearing. A minus if you intend to keep the book intact. If you want the best paper out there, go with Arches. If you plan to do the curriculum with Watercolor College, Chris Lyonn, the instructor, has stated if you're in the US, just go get that. I tried this on a lark, and he's not wrong. It can't do the things Arches can, for the techniques in that class. That said, if you're painting with Sarah Cray over at Let's Make Art, this is the exact paper she uses, or at least used to until they released their home brand, and it works perfectly for everything she teaches. The difference? While both embrace the spontaneous nature of watercolor, especially in things like clouds and trees, Chris avoids blooms and the rough, unblended edges they create. Sarah embraces blooms and the visual interest they provide. This paper makes it easier to get, harder to avoid, blooms. Chris works with natural pigment tube and pan based paints from brands like Winsor and Newton and Daniel Smith, favoring the lightfast properties and colors more suited to realistic paintings. Sarah favors dye-based liquid watercolors from brands like Dr. Ph Martins for their brighter colors better suited to illustrative painting. This works better with those dye-based paints, not as well with the tube and pan. So it's either perfect or meh, depending on your intention. Additionally, this is popular with the urban sketch crowd because it is a stable, strong paper that can put up with a lot of reworking the under drawing without damage to the paper fibers. If that's what you are looking for, then this is a great choice. That's my planned use for it, once it's in a sketchbook form. That property of ease of reworking makes it ideal for beginners.

## Features

- Artists Love Canson XL Trusted for decades by students, hobbyists, and art teachers thanks to dependable composition, high sheet counts and affordable prices
- Heavyweight Cold Press Watercolor Paper: Each sheet provides a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling (140lb/300gsm); use with watercolor paint, gouache paint and light acrylic paint
- Explore Watercolor Painting Techniques: Tackle the full spectrum of watercolor projects using gradients, washes, layering, glazing, fine strokes, wet-on-wet, dry brush, splattering, lifting, scraping and masking fluid
- Portraits, Illustrations, Landscapes and Art Journaling: Your favorite watercolors will maintain their vibrancy thanks to our acid-free sheets; paper texture handles the finest details, like single strands of hair or blades of grass
- Time-Honored French Craftsmanship: Manufactured in France, Canson carries a prestigious heritage of papermaking that spans over four centuries. The Canson XL Series is widely embraced by both aspiring artists and seasoned art educators.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NQ49PLM |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,176 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #10 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Canson |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,960) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03148955726341 |
| Item Weight | 6.3 pounds |
| Item model number | C100510944 |
| Manufacturer | Canson |
| Material | Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Dimensions | 18x24 inch |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Product Dimensions | 24"L x 18"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
| Sheet Count | 30 |
| Sheet Size | 18 x 24 Inch |
| Style | Watercolor |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canson
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Product Dimensions:** 24"L x 18"W
- **Sheet Size:** 18 x 24 Inch

## Images

![XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 18x24 inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JsiDbNsOL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reliable All-Rounder for Every Artist's Needs
*by G***I on May 1, 2025*

As someone who spends a lot of time experimenting with different materials and techniques for both personal projects and professional exploration, I’ve used a lot of watercolor papers over the years, and Canson XL Watercolor Paper (7x10 inches, 140 lb) is a solid choice that consistently delivers. If you’re looking for a reliable option for quick sketches or trying out some watercolor work, this paper checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect size—compact and portable, making it ideal for moving between spaces, whether you’re in a studio, on-site, or just out in the field. The 7x10 inch format is just right: not too big, not too small, and easy to store without taking up too much space. For the price, it’s surprisingly good quality. The texture is fine and subtle—not as pronounced as higher-end cold-pressed papers, but it’s more than adequate for ink, watercolor, and mixed media. It holds up well with light washes, though if you overwork it with too much water, it will start to buckle. But overall, it’s a great option for those who need something that’s dependable and won’t break the bank. Whether you’re layering ink or experimenting with color washes, it provides a solid surface that performs without fuss. It’s definitely one of those papers that, once you try it, you find yourself coming back to. If you want a versatile, affordable paper that you can rely on for both quick studies and more finished pieces, this is a great choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's either perfect or meh depending on what you're trying to do with it
*by I***R on May 7, 2023*

If you're planning, as I was, to make a watercolor sketchbook with this, it's grain short, with the grain running parallel to the 11 inch side. Even so, and even with the glue being on the short edge, this falls apart quite easily, a plus for me because that means no tearing. A minus if you intend to keep the book intact. If you want the best paper out there, go with Arches. If you plan to do the curriculum with Watercolor College, Chris Lyonn, the instructor, has stated if you're in the US, just go get that. I tried this on a lark, and he's not wrong. It can't do the things Arches can, for the techniques in that class. That said, if you're painting with Sarah Cray over at Let's Make Art, this is the exact paper she uses, or at least used to until they released their home brand, and it works perfectly for everything she teaches. The difference? While both embrace the spontaneous nature of watercolor, especially in things like clouds and trees, Chris avoids blooms and the rough, unblended edges they create. Sarah embraces blooms and the visual interest they provide. This paper makes it easier to get, harder to avoid, blooms. Chris works with natural pigment tube and pan based paints from brands like Winsor and Newton and Daniel Smith, favoring the lightfast properties and colors more suited to realistic paintings. Sarah favors dye-based liquid watercolors from brands like Dr. Ph Martins for their brighter colors better suited to illustrative painting. This works better with those dye-based paints, not as well with the tube and pan. So it's either perfect or meh, depending on your intention. Additionally, this is popular with the urban sketch crowd because it is a stable, strong paper that can put up with a lot of reworking the under drawing without damage to the paper fibers. If that's what you are looking for, then this is a great choice. That's my planned use for it, once it's in a sketchbook form. That property of ease of reworking makes it ideal for beginners.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect size
*by L***T on December 24, 2025*

I love this watercolor paper notebook. It is the perfect size to travel with. The texture and ease of use makes for very pretty pictures. Paint and markers do not bleed through the pages. The durability of the whole notebook is outstanding!! I definitely would recommend to anyone.

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