Canson - Montval Watercolor Paper
Montval Watercolor Paper
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Product Information
- 140 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper
- Natural white for accurate color
- Sized in pulp for surface strength
- Withstands repeated washes and corrections
- Acid-free, buffered, mildew-resistant
- Works with watercolor, acrylic, gouache
- Textured surface suitable for pencil
Practice watercolor techniques fearlessly on forgiving artist-grade paper
Colors lift cleanly with a damp brush, corrections don't destroy the tooth, and successive washes maintain their clarity instead of turning muddy. The 140 lb weight stays flat through wet techniques without requiring stretching for most applications.
Natural white fibers show watercolor pigments accurately without the artificial brightness that can skew color mixing decisions. Moderate cold-press texture provides enough tooth for paint adhesion and granulation effects while staying smooth enough for controlled detail work. The surface handles aggressive techniques, scrubbing, lifting, layering multiple glazes, without pilling or deteriorating.
Acid-free and buffered construction resists yellowing and mildew, protecting finished work from environmental degradation. While optimized for watercolor, this paper adapts to gouache's opacity and acrylic's body, making it practical for mixed media exploration. The combination of durability and workability makes Montval particularly valuable for learning: you can push techniques, make mistakes, and correct them without fighting your substrate or wasting expensive paper on necessary experiments.
