Comments about Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Block:

I enjoy using the 'Fabriano Artistico 90 lb Hot Press' paper for my final drawings. The smooth surface texture gives a warm feel to my work, enhancing the composition just enough to make the drawing "pop". Cutting it to the size I need is a bit of a chore which I really don't mind. I just have to figure out how to get that 'factory cut'.

Comments about Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Block:

Fabriano Acquarello Artistico Watercolour paper and block are not just for watercolors! I love the versatility and quality of this paper. I use both cold press and hot press paper that I cut down to ACEO 2 ½" by 3 ½" cards. I have used artist pencils, watercolors, oil pastels, and acrylics on this baby and was very pleased. I plan to try inks next, it wonderful to have a paper that can do it all. I will not buy another brand, I also love the fact there isn't any animal product in this baby. I have to give a shout out to Blick and their customer service they really care about making you happy and I can't help but spend hours at their website… I live in a rural area and I can't readily find my needed art materials, thanks to you guys I feel like a kid in a candy store or at Christmas morning! I eagerly await the arrival of my next package!

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I am kind of a paper hound: I feel compelled to try every kind of artists' grade paper out there, and this is one my favorites. I use the 140-lb weight cold-pressed Fabriano Artistico.
How I use it: Wet! Soaked or sprayed with water,or dampened with a brush, for a loose semi-abstract style of painting. Pigments include conventional tube and pan watercolors, ink, acrylic, water soluble crayon, and anything else that's water based. This paper is compatible with water media in general. The 140-lb weight is perfect for my purpose and needs NO stretching. Ever. [helpful hint: If the sheet is wet on both sides to start with, it will stay flat. If it buckles while drying, it will usually flatten out when dry. If not, I simply lay the dry paper painted side down and dampen the back. Walk away and it is flat when I come back}.

What I like: wet brush strokes and washes seem easier to control on Fabriano, compared to most papers I have tried. It's affordable, especially at Blick's prices.

What I don't like: nothing. This a user-friendly paper that gets the job done.

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I have used a variety of their papers and have always been impressed. Elegant and resilient.

Comments about Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Block:

I paint professionally full-time and I find Fabriano Artistico to be the best watercolor paper on the market, period. I use both the Extra White and Traditional White in full sheets and blocks. My paintings are bright and crisp every time. Plus, I love the fact that, unlike most brands, Fabriano watercolor paper is 100% synthetically sized. This means there is no melted dead animal matter (gelatin) in my paintings, and that's important to me as an artist who specializes in animals. I would recommend Fabriano over Arches any day.

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I'm torn, really. This is some of the best paper I've used for watercolor but... one painting and one sketch on the second piece of paper in, and the paper is already almost completely separated from the block. It looks like I'm going to have to sacrifice part or all of the last sheet of paper to get it reglued to the block. I'm hoping this is just a fluke and will try this block again because it really is nice to work on.

I would recommend this but with some reservations as of now. I will have to see if this is a common problem with this brand. If it is, I may go back to Arches.

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this WC paper I use for journal pages in my handmade books... It ia "fantastic"