What is Reddit's opinion of Canson 100510926 XL Mix Media Paper Pad, 98 Pound, 7 x 10 Inch, 60 Sheets?

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If you put this on an Amazon wishlist, I’ll get it for you.

I don't think so. I can't find an exact match but every one I find from this brand shows all of the rings: Canson 100510926 XL Mix Media Paper Pad, 98 Pound, 7 x 10 Inch, 60 Sheets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039UMRMW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_QB0WRAV22PSFTQV6TSMQ

If I may, try an off brand from Strathmore. Carson is a decent paper for multimedia and is inexpensive enough that you don’t have to worry about “wasting” it.

Canson 100510926 XL Mix Media Paper Pad, 98 Pound, 7 x 10 Inch, 60 Sheets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039UMRMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Z1Y1P9AVS427G29R8KCH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Idk why this guy is giving you such a hard time. Lol I feel like it is very common for artist to draw on whatever is available. You should get him a sketch book that has thick paper so if he wants to get use paint or markers it will not bleed through! This is one I bought for myself: https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B0039UMRMW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sketchbook+multimedia&qid=1604329857&sprefix=sketch+book+m&sr=8-3

If you use pads of paper (like this one ), they usually have a hardback cover, a cardboard if sort: that’s what I usually use, this or regular cardboard! I just cover it with pretty paper.

The Canson XL mix media pad is my favorite sketchbook of all time, it's hardcover, has thick pages, is good for watercolors, acrylic and markers without anything leaking through. Here it is

I own one of those and I LOVE it for sketching. There is no better way to learn than to just practice, so I would grab a sketchbook (this kind is my favorite) and just doodle and draw.

Try to stay loose. Don't be scared to press on the tip or to scrub the paper with it.

I've never found a sketchbook that can handle watercolors well, but Canson Mix Media works if you don't use too much water.

Really cool choice for your first painting study!

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I would suggest to first and foremost: invest in proper watercolour paper. The paper you have used here appears to be regular thin paper. I find that even a cheap watercolour paper is essential to learning to work with the medium. I suggest something student grade and affordable, such as: Canson XL Series mixed-media paper (it comes in ring journals, which is helpful for keeping practice paintings and sketches all together...I personally learned to paint using this paper) or the Canson Artist Series paper.

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Also, I would try to get a good set of student grade (meaning cheap and practical) watercolour brushes made specifically for watercolour (soft bristles, for holding water and paint...also, don't worry about having tons of different styles... a variety of round brushes will serve practically all your needs as you learn...this will also leave you some funds to buy other styles of brushes as your skills develop) and some paints that do not leave a gritty or chalky residue, which can give the paint a misty or chalky finish (you will be able to see or feel if yours do that once they dry). I recommend Van Gogh as the best student grade, but well performing paint brand.

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Also (this is probably because of the paper, but just as something to keep in mind): try not to overwork your paper. Work in wet layers and allow the paper to dry before you do too much rubbing with your brush. Also be aware that if you try and "lift" (remove colour already applied or dried on paper) that you will begin to work the paper quite a lot and you should be more careful adding colour or water to those areas afterwards.

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Keep it up, this is seriously super cute. I can imagine myself floating along those rolling hills! :)

Markers are a known paper killer among artists, lol (especially alcohol markers).

My go-to recommendation for a budget friendly sketchbook with fairly respectable paper is the canson mixed media sketchbook. They make both a rough and a smooth version of this paper. I prefer the smooth for ink/marker etc and the rough for...well, basically anything else (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, watercolor, pastels etc.) It's not going to hold up to heavy marker or watercolor use, and I'd sacrifice a page to put behind the page you're working on if you're using primarily markers to be safe, but they're decently heavy paper that's going to hold up fairly well to almost anything else that you can throw at it. I started using them in high school, and they're still a go-to sketchbook for me (I personally prefer the Strathmore softcover ones now, primarily because I prefer a bound softcover over either a hardcover or a ring bound and they look and feel a bit more "posh" but honestly the paper quality is fairly similar) In my opinion, both hit that sweet spot of being "good enough" to practice and learn on, but not so expensive that I feel like I'm "wasting it" if my idea doesn't work out how I wanted. (Artist insight: i'm always afraid of "ruining" my nice sketchbooks and end up not using them because of it)

That being said, If you really are serious about not getting bleed through with markers or warping from watercolor, then you'll pretty much need to go with supply specific ones for those two. The other supplies you listed can pretty much be used on pretty much any decent quality paper. BUT, keep in mind that you don't have to get the absolute most expensive versions if you go that route, though. For example: I wouldn't buy really nice Arches 300gsm 100% cotton watercolor paper (or similar) to learn/practice on. Don't get me wrong, it's great paper, but at around $20 for like 10-12 pages, it's easy to get very expensive very quickly when you're first learning. I save the nice paper for when I want to do actual finished pieces and do my experiments on something a little more budget friendly that I don't mind purchasing more of as i go through it. I like the handbook watercolor sketchbooks but, unfortunately I can't personally recommend a marker sketchbook since I don't use markers. I've heard good things about one of the Copic ones, but I've never used them myself.

Deal link: Amazon

Here is an amazon link so you can see an image and the sizes available.

https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B0039UMRMW/

The XL Blue 300gsm is the watercolor paper - much more absorbent but you might get alot of feathering depending on the ink