Comments about Saunders Waterford Sheets:

I concur with the other reviews. The 200lb. is an excellent product. I have even used it with acrylics, and it works well.

Comments about Saunders Waterford Sheets:

The extra weight of the 200 lb waterford makes it easy to use and less prone to buckling when wet. I like the way that this paper responds to wet-in-wet, and does not fade excessively as it dries. The slightly creamy color will not make it ideal for the brightest intentions, but for more subdued or earthy watercolors, this paper is excellent.

Comments about Saunders Waterford Sheets:

I don't understand why other major manufacturers like Arches and Fabriano don't carry a 200 lb weight of watercolor paper, because it is so much better than 140 lb (which tends to buckle, dries too quickly and doesn't accept as much paint) or 300 lb (like blotter paper, takes forever to dry and can give dulled colors). The surface of Saunders Waterford in 140 or 300 cold-pressed is quite similar to that of Arches, a solid, reliable, uniform, tough working surface. I highly recommend trying the 200 lb weight for everything but the largest work (like larger than half-sheet - it depends on how wet you work). I don't want to mess around with stretching my paper, so the 200 lb cold-pressed Saunders Waterford is ideal. I've used it for years - it used to be available in the USA only from that "Cheap Guy." I'm glad to see it stocked at Blick's.

Comments about Saunders Waterford Sheets:

I had been painting on Arches 140# paper and it was suggested that I go to the Saunders 200# --- WOW! What a change in feel and paint acceptance-- I love it!

Comments about Saunders Waterford Sheets:

I'm an illustrator, and I have depended on Saunders/ Waterford HP, alongside Arches, Strathmore Kid, Coventry Rag, and Fabriano for years. They are all good; Saunders falls in the middle of the price range, has a deckel edge-which isn't particularly important-and a watermark, which helps me keep track of what papers work well. Saunders is one of them.