Review on 🎨 Arteza Watercolor Pad Expert 11x14, Pack of 2, 64 Sheets (140lb/300gsm), Cold Pressed, Acid-Free Paper, 32 Sheets Each, Optimal for Watercolor Techniques and Mixed Media – Enhanced SEO by Karla Richter

This paper is good because it has two sides with different surface structures. The textured side holds watercolors well but is not as strong as other cold press papers. It's smooth enough to add pen and ink with no bumps. Slightly deformed when using a lot of water, but not critical. The smooth side is very smooth and the pens glide across easily, but it still holds water very well and a few coats of watercolor dry with a texture resembling soft feathered markers! An interesting combination, fun to work with! I would recommend it for beginners and professionals alike as the pigments soak into the paper rather than stay on the surface and it stays wet enough to manipulate color as you work. Wonderful paper!