ARTISTRO Watercolor Pads, Set of 2

The 140lb paper handled a heavy wet wash without warping even a little, which surprised me for a pad this size. Two pads and 60 sheets total means I won't run out mid-sketch, and the spiral lets me fold it back while I work at my desk.

The spiral binding lies completely flat when I open it, which makes painting near the edge so much less annoying. I've used maybe ten sheets so far and the 300gsm paper hasn't buckled once, even with a lot of water.

The 140lb paper took a heavy wet wash without any buckling, which surprised me for a pad this size. I’ve already filled half the first pad with practice pieces, and the spiral lets me flip pages easily while I work.