The Best Watercolor Paper for Beginners? Canson Versus Strathmore

As a beginner, picking the right watercolor paper can be a daunting challenge. Many art brands claim they're the best in the market, and there's no shortage of ads trying to convince you to their fibrous cause. Capitalism, baby. So let's peel back the layers a bit. Today we're taking a close look at two incredibly popular watercolor papers: Canson XL and Strathmore 400. We'll see how they differ in texture, tone, intensity, wet-on-wet capabilities, and overall value. Picking paper is a challenge, but it doesn't have to be painful. Let's dive in!

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00:00 Introduction
01:42 Canson XL Overview
03:10 Strathmore 400 Overview
04:04 Swatches
06:37 Texture
08:07 Glazing
09:13 Granulation
10:50 Wet on Wet
14:18 Apple Paintings
18:01 Tree Paintings
21:26 Conclusions (Canson)
24:31 Conclusions (Strathmore)

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🎨 MATERIALS USED 🎨
- Canson XL Watercolor paper
- Strathmore 400 Watercolor Paper

- Daniel Smith Watercolors
- Winsor & Newton Watercolors

- Art Secret squirrel brush set
- BABARA Series 300R watercolor brush
- Princeton Art & Brush Real Value Brush Set (round)


🎵 MUSIC USED 🎵
Mr. Jello - Hope
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Cheel - Sunset Dream
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Wayne jones - Retro
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