Watercolour

Rely on the unbeatable quality of Canson^® papers to bring your watercolours to life

Canson^® watercolour papers come in a range of whitenesses and grains that are a constant source of inspiration for artists. The most attractive qualities of watercolour are its transparency and luminosity. But it is the wet technique that asks the most of the paper. So, the choice of substrate is crucial to meeting the requirements of this technique and can be tricky. Canson^® offers a wide range of watercolour papers specially designed and tailored to the needs of every artist, whatever their level of expertise. 
Our heavyweight papers are perfect for watercolour techniques: neither too thick nor too thin, they won't buckle, so you can be sure of a polished result. Our watercolour papers are suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.
 

Watercolour papers to express all your ideas

The right choice of paper is essential to the success of your watercolours, so it's important to take time to select the paper that suits you best and allows your artistic talent shine through.
Watercolour painters have an enormous number of papers are available to them, and it's not always easy to choose from the many options on offer if you're not familiar with them.  The best way is to test each paper because the results you achieve (shrinkage, drying time, runs, etc.) will vary depending on how you paint with your watercolours on the paper you choose.

Brand new: Canson^® watercolour papers are also available in small travel notebook formats, with a padded cover featuring an elegant imitation linen fabric. These practical little books come with a small pocket inside and can be fastened with an elastic band. They're so easy to carry, so you can take them wherever you go and capture all your memories!