Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

I initially discovered this paper when I was still working on my BFA degree. Now that I have graduated and in the "real world" of artists, I still use this paper.

I had studied abroad in Italy and bought the best watercolor paper ever while there. I was so obsessed with it, that when I came back to the states I went on a hunt for something similar. I found Fluid paper in Philly and was just in awe, it is so perfect for how I paint... I don't like to use anything else. Granted, I am not a water hog on the surface so I can't praise the absorbency because I just don't know the extent. The tooth and texture is perfect for me and my style. On top of the watercolor, I add pen and sometimes dry acrylic and it comes out great, even after I erase all the pencil under the first layer of watercolor.

I will be a long time buyer of this product for sure.

Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

Anyone using this product should use Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) as the solvent with the watercolors when using this paper. The paper doesn't get devastated, and the layer of watercolor dries fast. Excellent and affordable product, love the odd sizes 6*18 and 8*20 that are offered in this watercolor block. Its very cool to have watercolor blocks in odd sizes. I purchased my watercolor paper locally, but it's Fluid Paper. Will by more of the odd sizes.

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I am a professional watercolorist and was hesitant to use any paper other than Arches or Saunders Waterford. I initially purchased a small 8x8 block just to try it for plein air painting. I liked it so much that I purchased a 12x12 block. Now I would not hesitate to use it for my studio/commission paintings. The surface is softer than Arches and with less sizing but I have to say I have liked that aspect in some of my looser paintngs. Paint lifts easily and I would compare the surface more to a smoother hot press than a cold press paper. I'll still use my Arches and Saunders, especially in the 300 lb. paper, but I plan to purchase more Fluid blocks in larger sizes as well.

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Always use Arches, but picked up a 9x12 Fluid Block out of curiousity (and becaused I liked the cover) from Blick's new store in Savannah. Experimented with two paintings and was pleased with the outcomes. Just painted the subject without beating it to death and had no problems. Use lots of water (Watercolor) and it flowed beautifully without too much buckling. With the exception of Arches, liked it much better than expensive paper I have tried. Good price

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I experienced too much buckling and bleed through when using this watercolor paper. I worked an area with a few washes and when I painted a hard edged shadow over the wash, the shadow edge bled into other parts of the wash. I don't think this is a good watercolor paper for any artist unless you paint the paper once and don't rework a painting. The paper could benefit from having more sizing in it.

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I have found these blocks to be very good for me, a hobby-level watercolorist. I carry the 4X8 inch block in my field bag and find it just the right size for quick work and not a bad size for pieces I do to give away. The block is hand size and the paper holds up extremely well to washes, etc. The larger block, 9X12 inches is great for desk work and studio class projects.

Give them a try.....couldn't hurt.

Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

Painting both wet-on-wet and dry-on-wet, I have been very satisfied with the quality of these blocks. No bleed-through and very little buckling once I practiced a bit with varying quanities of water. The paper has enough tooth for dry brush technique while not puddling with heavier loaded brushes... Add all of this up with the price and you have one very pleased artist...

Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

I love these blocks. . . even better than the "premium" French blocks. The cold press surface is easy to work with and to scrub - paint lifts easily and I have to really abuse it before the paper begins to pill. The range of sizes is outstanding as well.

Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

I prefer to paint on blocks but am often put off it by their greater price. These are very inexpensive blocks. However, I hesitated to buy this paper after reading the first review, which said that it buckled and paint bled through, and that it was only glued on two rather than all four sides. It seemed like that might not do a good enough job keeping the paper stretched.

To try it, I purchased the 4x6 size and used it for acrylic painting. I did not find any paint bleeding or leaking and the glue on two edges seems to be sufficient to keep the paper stretched. Remember, though, that I used small blocks. Larger paper may or may not present more problems, but in the 4x6 size it was surprisingly effective. The paintings had a nice, card-like stiffness when done.

This paper seems otherwise similar to other cold press paper I have used and I will probably try the larger sizes in the future.

Comments about Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks:

I purchased the 6 x 12 block and took it to Costa Rica with me. Sprayed watercolor paint on it and let it dry. Curved a little but really didn't matter. I even sprayed it with liquid watercolor and then placed it out in the rain. Dried flat.. Love it so much that I am buying more right now!!!