Paul RubensArt Supplies Watercolor Paper, 100% Cotton Hot Press Watercolor Journal 7.6” x 5.3”, 20 Sheets (140lb/300gsm), Acid-Free for Watercolors, Gouache, Acrylics

Doesn't bleed through, great paper material, been using gouache painting on it and it is perfect, to me. I did accidentally leave tape on it too long for one of my paintings and the tape stripped some of the surface up while removing it ( which is my fault for probably using the wrong kind of tape) but this paper seems durable because you really can't tell if it was damaged by looking at it or holding up to the light. Wrote on the paper with drawing pens of different sorts and dont see any bleed through, perfect since i like to leave messages on the back of these paintings. Looking forward to shop here again. Thank you.

I’ve been painting with watercolor for about a year now. This was my first time painting on hot press paper and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. This journal is lightweight (not clunky like some I’ve used), the paper is thick with a smooth surface, and the binding is durable. It handled water and paint beautifully (I didn’t practice a lot of lifting or scrubbing, but the little I did do was tolerated perfectly). My only complaint is that when you use masking tape (even applied gently) to preserve a white border, it badly damages the paper when pulled off. Using a less sticky washi tape prevents this problem. All around, it’s a good little journal. I’m happy with my purchase! I will be buying from this company again in the future.

I got myself one in pink then got a black one for my grandson bc they’re perfect for a little creativity anywhere . Heads up tho the first page isn’t watercolor paper and I thought ehhh this isn’t right kind of book until I turned the page and flipped it around to find a pocket on what I thought was the back now it’s the front but both first pages are regular paper the rest are great and I love that they’re perforated in case you create a tiny masterpiece traveling .. could happen :)

Everything is as described. The paper is quality (hot pressed 100% cotton) and works beautifully with professional grade watercolors. There is some wrinkling but this paper doesn't buckle like cheap cellulose paper when using a lot of water and pigment. I like having watercolor paper bound within a journal/sketchbook... it's easy to pack in a small bag for transport and the cover (mine is pink!) protects the paper from dirt and damage. And I love that the paper is so thick I can paint on both sides of each page. At first, 20 pages didn't sound like much but being able to utilize both sides doubles that to 40 pages...or 40 paintings! Which is more than enough room to unleash creativity without the worry of running out of paper too quickly. If I could change anything about this watercolor journal I would upgrade the elastic band or remove it completely. The band is cheap and will likely break or lose its elasticity without much use. Also, this paper seems to dry quicker than Arches hot pressed watercolor paper. I dont know if this has to do with the sizing applied to the paper but it still works well for small paintings, plein air, nature studies, color swatching, and experimenting with different wet mediums like india ink, water-soluble graphite, watercolor pencils and even acrylic paint.

Still my favorite watercolor sketchbook.The paper is lovely and holds up well to watercolor and gouache, they are perforated making pages easy to remove. I recommend being light handed with erasers but otherwise its a great buy.

At first I wasn't sure about it, but the more I use it the more I like it. It is easy to use for small watercolor paintings. Works well with ink and gouache, too. Don't use it for alcohol markers, they won't blend on this paper. But for watercolors, it is durable and holds up well to washes with minimal warping. I was impressed.

Love the size and feel of the paper. It’s a nice portable size.However, the binding comes apart easily. Also some of the areas between the perforated pages are glued together when they shouldn’t be. I think the product is overpriced considering the defects. I have several of these and they are all the same!The BEST hot pressed sketchbooks are Sophie’s Art Supplies!! I have yet to find anything better.

Wow I can honestly say that I enjoyed painting on this. I am totally new with watercolor and still learning, but I’m gonna order another book because this paper was really nice.Have a blessed day, everyone..:):)