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Ian Sideway. The Watercolor Artist's Paper Directory. North Light, 2000. ISBN 1-58180-034-7
Watercolor Canvas or Watercolor Paper
What’s better
- More durable and less likely to tear or rip.
- Won’t curl up when the surface is wet.
- Easier to display your painting.
You might find
- Paint does not soak into the surface.
- Paint stays wet longer.
- Paint can be lifted off very easily.
To fix
- Use less water than you may use on paper.
- Do some testing with your paint on canvas.
- Use a clear acrylic medium to fix a layer of paint.
C. Coleman
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
I greatly appreciate the smooth texture , durability , reasonable price and availability. It’s tough finding a good canvas for oil pastel paintings. These work extremely well allowing me to build layers. I can even use water soluble oil pastels and Neocolor 2 wax pastels with water.
Heather Thorburn
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2025
This canvas has a very nice finish. Smoother than others I have tried. It helps the wc paint flow better.
Patti
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
Not suitable for watercolor pencils
lucinda carson
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
I didn't like the way the paint looks on the canvas Won't purchase again and will stick to watercolor paper.
Fiesty
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
Put painters tape on canvas and let toddlers paint all over and she. Tape removed a great art project that looks like someone older than a toddler made it!Worthy of framing!!!! And gifting!!!
Adam
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2024
Will not take any water based media. It will sit on the surface and bead off. Why is this called watercolor canvas????
Ruth L. Willis
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
I have not opened the package yet because it doesn't say that they are acid-free. I am debating whether or not I should return the product and wondering why I bought these. Also on the back there is no writing saying who made the canvas and the name of the artist and painting. So it seems not fine artist grade. If you buy this product, apparently wetting down the canvas is important. I am considering using these for gouache; that may not matter much, but it's something to keep in mind. Even aquabord needs to be wet down before using. The suggestions of using a watercolor ground is a good one. Using an acryla gouache or casein to tone would also do the same. Either would also help promote adhesion of the paint.
Xepherus3
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
I love the smooth surface. It makes painting very easy. For watercolors, make sure to wet the canvas prior to painting. The price and shipping time is excellent, making it convenient to order from them.
Elizabeth
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2023
Not water color canvas water color does not adhere and it makes tge paint bubble and not stick to canvas
Megadose The Outsider Artist
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
I actually didn't know these canvases would be any good at all for watercolor paints..... Boy was I wrong! These are better to paint on then Arches watercolor block paper! The paint goes on the canvas with ease and looks beautiful when done. If I could give more than 5 stars: I would!
Suzanne Gagnon
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2023
Attention mettre de l’alcool avant de mettre les autres produits car l’encre fait une taches
Evie Marie
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2022
Watercolour paint just beads and rolls right off. Total waste of money.
Nicole K. Maurer
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
Okay... I’ve now bought theses boards 3x’s now, not including the 3 more packs that I’ve just purchased. I think I have figured out how theses work!!!First, you cannot just start painting. If you do, they really do not accept the watercolor paint. You MUST wet the canvas/ board. I usually use two wet coats first, then, I do one more, and I can use it as a wet on wet technique. The board/ canvas works Great then!! But, as I said, must wet it first.
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