Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

Not your typical European watercolor paper, this American standby has a stronger surface and holds up well to repeated workings. I use it without stretching outdoors and stretched indoors. It is versatile and high quality.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

Purchased this paper for use during a week long painting workshop. Was excellent quality and I would purchase again.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

This paper will take a beating. Price is quite comparable to other brands. It has maintained its quality for the last 18 years I have use it and I would be devastated if it were ever discontinued. It is a hard paper with good wetting tolerance. Will take all the lifting and scrubbing i give it. We use the 140 lb. paper not the 300 lb. because it is easier to mount. We do not We wet the paper to stretch it. if there is any bulbing just spits the back with clear water and put something flat on it and it presses flat in about 20 minutes. Seams to 0nly come in 30"x 22" sheets

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

I buy watercolor paper in bulk & cut my own sizes to paint original greeting cards. It is cost effective to buy from Blick. The quality of materials and service is excellent. The are my #1 "go to" store for art materials.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

I used Faber Castell brush pens on this paper. The color came out bright and beautiful. Layering colors also worked very well.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

I have used this with pencil with ease and reproduction from it is flawless. I will be using it soon with water color wash and think it will be perfect. Thank you.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

This watercolour paper responds beautifully and has bold, rich color display. Was able to achieve high detail and work-ability. Only thing is it has a bit of an odor, which is typical for paper like this.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

i am testing hp papers to replace fabriano artistico hp which lately has not been a good surface,......i ordered two sheets of this in hp, and it is so very rough as to be unusable for botanical art.
if you are looking for a smooth hp... find another paper.
if you like a rougher surface, then this paper could be for you

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

Excellent surface for my work with watercolor underpainting upon which encaustic monotype application of wax based paint in a hand applied printing technique. The paper has body, brightness and texture which imparts a stunning effect when coated in part with sheer metallic encaustic paint. Beautifully withstands the multiprocess handling required. Luminosity and surface create a luxurious visual experience due to the part this extraordinary paper imparts. Only the best materials will do.

Comments about Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper:

Arrived in a timely manner! It's a great material to use for gouache.