MEEDEN Watercolour Paper Block, 300gsm Smooth Surface Cotton Watercolour Paper Pad, Hot Pressed, 20 Sheets for Painting & Drawing, Wet, Mixed Media, 18×12.5 cm

This is a great paper, super smooth (a high end hotpressed) I did a quick tree and then on the back of the paper made some layers of color. The paper will hold just fine lots of layers as long as you don't put too much water and work fast (cause it dries super quick). It has a beautiful light ivory-like tone. I am very happy with this paper. I also like the weight of the paper, and it is firmly attached to the sides, though it does have an opening on the upper side to lift it, be aware that water may slip through there since it is a fairly large opening. For the downside, If you use too much water on layering it will start to fall apart and will warp a lot, even if it is fixed to the sides, it can take only acertain amount of water, so you'll need to find that amount and then you will be very happy with this paper.

I had never used hot press watercolor paper or Meeden paper before, so I was looking forward to trying this out. Mine came with a neat little tool to help release the paper from the block when you are done painting. The paper stood up to quite a few layers without pilling. I didn't use an enormous amount of water, so I can't speak to any buckling or not. But the paper held nicely on the block but also released nicely when I was ready for it to. Overall I was very happy with the quality of this paper, the price point of it, and will happily buy more of it in different sizes. I also am planning on purchasing some in cold press, so that I can see how that compares to other 100% cotton papers like Bee Paper and of course Arches. I am excited to continue playing around with this one!

The paper is ok, but it doesn't absorb water like other watercolor papers. It's cotton, but where other cotton papers do half the job for you this one is keeping you on your toes.

Nice paper. I really like painting on a block. This paper takes water and pigment well, and is a good size for small studies. I wish it was a brighter white, but the color is acceptable.

This block is perfect. Easy to paint on and can take a ton of water if needed. I love that when I take the top sheet off, the next one is fresh and clean and ready to paint. The size is perfect for what I need. It also could be used with 1/2 sheets for cardmaking if that is what you like to do.

Loving the HOT PRESS paper. There is a very very subtle texture which is perfect. I will for sure be trying their cold press paper. Excellent value vs price. Thank you MEEDEN!!!

I like drawing on these blocks. The glue is very secure, and makes separating them tedious--not something you can do in a few seconds. But it does guarantee that when you apply water to the paper, it's not going to bend and warp.

This (hot pressed) paper is great for working with colored pencils and solvent. It takes A LOT of layers, including multiple layers blended with solvent. I haven't had any problem with warping, especially with the glue holding the paper firmly in place. I've deducted a star only because as others have said, it's extremely difficult to get the pages apart, and I've torn the paper a few times. I'm using it primarily for practicing at this point, so I'm not too bothered by it. Overall, if you're looking for a relatively inexpensive paper that interacts well with colored pencils and solvent, this is the one to get.

I like it! Nice and smooth and can take plenty of water. Haven’t tried anything too elaborate yet, but it has held shape quite well and doesn’t damage easily. Looking forward to experimenting on it.

PARFAIT

Esce anche quella fogliolina di plastica per separare i fogli, non me lo aspettavo! 100% cotone, e a un prezzo ragionevole

The texture of the paper makes watercolor,ink & polychromos pencils look more vibrant. I haven't tried other mediums but I love the end results of my paintings

Awful. Paper all stuck together. Impossible to unpack the individual sheets without damaging them, making this paper useless for serious artists.