Paul Rubens Watercolor Journal, 100% Cotton 140 lb (300 GSM) Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, 20 Sheets Sized 3.8’’ x 5.2’’ Travel Art Journal for Beginners and Experienced Painters (Black)

If I had the opportunity, I would rate it five stars. This is nice hot press paper for the price -- book and presentation are both beautiful and I'm a fan of the I like how light and easy it is to travel with Block. The paper itself consists of a Almost any wash on it will be able to hold up, but paints will dull down if you apply it heavily. After beginning my painting with an opaque watercolor set, I needed to switch to a more transparent set in order to create All in all, I am very pleased and will be buying again in the future. The updates for the month of January 2020 are as follows The quality of this second one is just as good as the first. This product will be purchased again in the future.

Alyssa McPherson

| Mar 15, 2021

I bought this knowing it was going to be a little on the cheap side and kind of As far as the quality is concerned, I can just say that it is middle of the road Chinese. This paper dulls the color of your watercolor very badly, and it is very bad for the paper. Changing the color of this paint is kind of like painting with mystery paint, since you never know what color you are going to get after There is nothing flashy and great about Paul Ruben's presentations, but they are still rather dry. Merchandise of Chinese origin. As a result of the handling of the leather, some glue is present on the leather No, the paper is not recyclable. It is 100% cotton hot press, yes, but it is There are black lines around the block, as a result of the glue soaking into the paper. The glue has also stained the paper about a quarter inch into the block. Exactly why they chose black isn't clear to me, but it is very obvious from the border of the paper. To conceal the edges, you need to cut the paper so the edges are not visible on the final product. It is SLOPPY and full of trash! A little more room is required on the book cover as well, because the corners of the block are flush with the cover, which makes it easy for them to be The leather is real, it is elastic and the strap is elastic, but it is dented up and there is glue all over it. This journal was a gift from a friend that I bought just for the sake of watercolor sketches. In other words, I knew exactly what I was buying and why I was buying it. However, it is a good paper for colored pencil artwork! As a result, I was very surprised. WATERCOLOR PAPER IS A SHOCKING INVESTMENT! DON'T SAVE MONEY! Paper plays a greater role in watercoloring than the paint itself. My word is your bond.

Elliana HOPE

| Jan 31, 2021

After getting this I was disappointed to find that it was not what I expected. To begin with, the paper doesn't seem to be perfectly In the paper, you can see dents and imprints. Second, the glue on the back of the paper seeps onto the front of the paper edges, if that makes any sense, and peeling the pages up without damaging the painting is not easy. In the meantime, I'll just use this for.

Jaziel Berg

| Dec 03, 2020

I didn't realize it at first, but the first sheet is slightly yellow as well and not hot pressed like the rest. I was hoping for more intense colors, but they're not as intense as I expected. The Arches and Winsor Newton professional cotton paper is better and smoother than my previous one. You will be able to see your colors and they will look like they are straight out of the tube when printing on cotton paper. Winsor Newton Professional Cotton paper blocks are hands down the best paper I have used. This paper has a yellowish-gray background. The color is called Davys Gray, and it appears dull and yellow in this context. The first sheet, however, is this. In comparison with winsor newton and arches cotton paper, the rest of the sheets were brighter but not as good. The only thing that makes it tough is that it can take a beating. If you use colored pencils or other media, this is probably a good choice.

Wayne BROOKES

| Feb 10, 2021

So I bought the smaller block, and now I'll have to purchase the larger one. I didn't like hot press paper until I tried this, so I bought the smaller block. Aside from reusing the cover, I hope to use it for something else. Buying it is the best option if you're on the fence. It was the best decision I ever made.

Marley Burke

| Sep 17, 2020

I am very satisfied with the quality of this product. The sharp tip of the pen glided across the surface smoothly Surface) and lifting (by scrubbing/erasing paint) without damaging it. In wet wash situations, the rubber type sealing around the edges protects the bottom pages from leaking. Although, the seals do not keep the paper flat. In order to separate the sheets later, there is a small gap at the top by the binding, and I was concerned that it might leak there if you slide a thin object along Due to the sheer volume of water, I forgot to notice it since I put down a very wet load. I had no problem with the paper underneath because it was completely clean. In spite of the fact that press is typically better suited for detailed low-volume printing, it handled high water loads well There are many applications for water. It would have been nice if this had been done a little better. Sadly, I am removing one star. A number of defects were present on the top sheet, such as messy sealant around the edges and some excessive markings. In addition, I do not think the curved edges were an excellent design approach, since the hardcover would get decent protection at the corners regardless. It is now more important to watch out for trimmings if I want to frame the art in the future. There are barely a few millimeters to spare when you cut away the curved edges and sealer mess to end up with a frame the size of 5" x 7". If you travel, sketch in transit or paint while you are traveling, this would be a great tool to have. The hard book style surface even allows you to balance a small travel palette on the open flap to be carried in your lap if you are short With the paper hard to remove, I used a razor blade to keep it from scratching the next sheet. Many credit cards may scratch the back of the next sheet, so I was not so sure they wouldn't scrape it. In terms of safety, plastic razor blades would be a safer option that could be compact enough to fit in a travel bag. Please note the following when refilling In regards to the Paul Rubens brand refill in size and hot press, I haven't been able to find it. The pads are glued in, so you would have to get to the last page and glue in a new one. There's no real way to reuse these, though the cover looks very good, like the cover of a hardcover Buying the whole device every now and then may be more expensive, but the price is still reasonable.

Ashley ALLAN

| Jul 09, 2020