Review on 🎨 A4 Extra Fine Grade Watercolor Pad, 15 Sheets, 300 GSM, Cold Pressed, Acid Free, Professional Paper Ideal for Watercolor Paints & Pens - Chromatek by Summer Hendricks

I cannot determine the fiber content of this paper on either Revain's website or the manufacturer's website. I found it less absorbent than other cold pressed papers I've used. If you want a little more mixing time, this might suit your needs. Maybe the paper is bigger than the others I've used; I didn't soak it to stretch it. [REDACTED: When using additional sheets, I found that the absorbency was inconsistent. The extra sheets proved to be much more absorbent in places. Also found paper for the buckle. Changing my rating from four stars to three.] I found that the absorption rate seemed to vary across the paper; it didn't seem to be consistent. While I like to mix wet on wet, I found that in some spots I almost had too much time to mix before the colors set to the surface. I found it difficult to control the blends because when I got them where I wanted them they were still on the paper and flowing and blending longer than I had experienced with other paper. So if I use it again I'll prewet and stretch it to see if that gives me more consistent control and maybe even take out/remove a bit of the size it may be. The paper did not crease in heavy washes. [REDACTED: subsequent sheets did.] I didn't glue it to the surface. The texture is pleasant and comparable to professional paper that fits a similar description. There is a dry brush in the bottom center to indicate graininess. I have painted with both student and professional paints. The size is 8.25 inches, just over 11.5 inches, and the color is slightly off-white, similar to my Arches paper. It reads white, not tinted (although the white balance is wrong in my photos), but it's not *bright* white paper like printer paper. not always packaged as carefully as bought, I think this is just a one-time copy. I'm a student-level watercolor painter, although I've tried different types of paper in my classes. I think it would be great for both practical work and intentionally finished work as it is a durable paper. However, the lack of information on fiber content and how absorbency seemed to vary between sections would make me hesitant to recommend it as a professional. qualitative. although for the price if you are a professional artist i would give it a try. In my case it could very well be user error or just a specific sheet I was testing. It would be nice if the manufacturer included inches and centimeters in addition to fiber content. The triad I have used in tubes of Daniel Smith Professional Colors are Hansa Yellow Medium (PY97), Quinacridone Magenta (PR202) and Pthalo Blue GS (PB15:3) which are cool single pigment CYM tones that are mixed be able. into many pure secondary colors. I wish when I started I just worked with these three colors instead of buying all the handy colors I thought I might need. Working with basic triads and learning how to mix your own colors would be my #1 tip for watercolor beginners. I'm only suggesting this in case it helps someone new to this environment.