Ah you used the Canson XL mix media sketchbook book instead of their Canson Artist series mix Media paper (which both papers are too different from eachother). Canson XL Mix Media paper is more for light covers of wet medias, great with dry mix and is great for ink drawing if you use anything that isn't acholol based. Meanwhile Canson Artist series is great for Marker art(even tho it will show on the paper other side), dry media art, ink art is good with this and seem to can't take wet medias if their too wet of a media such as watercolors (the media I mainly use). Both Canson papers are useable with the both front and back of the paper when you use the sketchbook for paint, ink, pencil on one side. For me I prefer Canson XL mix media paper for my watercolor pieces on the go, pencil sketches, and ink drawings, while Canson art series for Marker art, pencil art and light ink drawings only. Meanwhile strathmore also has alot of different kinda of mix media paper, which I say their highest quality of mix media paper rn is the 400 series mix media paper. But if you wanna try a good mix media paper as a I don't care as much/testing out ideas/drafting ideas/trying out new medias/Ect Strathmore mix Media paper, I highly recommend the Strathmore Vision Mix Media paper (not Strathmore Visual mix media journal) since it can take ink, pencil, wet media and a bit of alcohol markers since this paper is more towards label for calligraphy art which is why you'll get more paper for your buck.
You just saved my life I am planning to my touch markers which are alcohol based I see other TH-camr use canson mix media and it just works well so I am super confused I don’t want to buy the mix media paper and then not use them because my parents won’t buy another sketchbook
The Strathmore 500 moxed media paper is fantastic and 100% cotton (tho only 90 lb) and if you get the visual journal you can get one for less than 10$ on Amazon. It really cannot be beat in terms of bang for buck. I can't stand the 400 series tho tbh
there are 2 types of watercolor paper one is hot pressed watercolor paper that has almost no tooth & a smooth surface and the other is cold pressed watercolor paper has a slightly textured surface tho some cold pressed watercolor paper has more textured/tooth then others so maybe ot pressed watercolor paper would work for you maybe oh and the canson mixed media paper can take a lot of water even tho it doesn't seen like it I have done watercolor paintings on it before
It can take a good amount of water but it warps horribly, begins to absorb the water so the page is damp but not wet, and whether because of the warping or the paper itself the pigment of watercolors drys splotchy. It is ok if you are doing more “dry” work or (strangely) ink washes. Just my experience, I’m happy for all the people who love this paper but I am sticking to Masters Touch mixed media as my cheap sketchbook.
I always buy canson paper, cause it's always available where I go... even in hobby lobby since I recognize the paper I tend to always grab it Now I should probably look into the other types of paper now that I get into comics and mess with water color pens
Yeah, it's good paper! And it's super affordable considering you get so many sheets of it for the price. It's honestly good paper. I just felt more comfortable using the Strathmore for the amount of warping I got with the watercolor.
@@JaceyChase it's just something I grew up on ya know. I was a walmart kid and hobby lobby was my candy store hahah I mean I do a lot of micro pens pencil stuff and colored pencils... but one thing I dont like is when I erase the paper can have a tendency to shred a bit
The stathmore mixed media is 140 lbs. and the canson is 98 lbs. Of course the strathmore will buckle less. I use both, stathmore is a better quality paper. You do get more layers of colored pencil with canson before it's burnished because of it's tooth.
Juan G! That’s what I was thinking. You can’t really compare the 2 as far as mixed media paper, with one being 98lb and the other, 140lb. That’s a pretty big difference. However, I do agree that Strathmore is a better quality paper.
Actually Canson XL Mix media paper is way least expensive vs their Canson Artist series mix media paper, but I prefer the XL mix media paper in a size 5.5 x 8.5 Inches(which cost about at most ~$6 since its the smallest sketchbook which I prefer especially when I am on the go) due to the paper taking more of a watercolor beating vs their other mix media paper.
Hey nice video you should check out the the strathmore Bristol paper they have smooth and vellum(teeth) it’s really great for copics btw I use it myself love it! Haven’t tried water colors but I’m sure it probably works not sure.
Awesome!!!!! Love your vids - Homestly, will the strathmore 400 handle wet on wet watercolor? Tombow brush pens? Fudeosuke and Bimoji brush pens? Thanks
I have a question which is the best for training something new I mean even if is ink, watercolour, pencil, colour pencil something to explore your art skills?
I am a beginner just learning to draw and colour so I found and Canson Mixed Media artist sketchbook works the best for me.i use watercolour, layering , WoW etc on on side and pencils and pens etc on the back. I love spiral bound because i always fold my books and make also make small rectangles on each page to draw/paint - so I maximize the space on each page. It’s not the best paper for watercolour though but I am learning.
It might be worth trying the Strathmore mixed media visual journal if you haven't already. It's cheaper than their 400 series mixed media paper, and you get more sheets. Also, it's actually 100% cotton and 90 pounds, and has a vellum texture that has a little less tooth than canson mixed media paper. I'm pretty sure the 400 series mixed media you used isn't cotton, so I'd be curious to see the two compared, since cotton paper usually performs better than wood pulp paper. You can get 34 sheets of 9"×12" for a little over $15 when it's not on sale (you can always find it on sale, though). You might want to double check to make sure it's still made with cotton, though, because it's been a while since I last bought one (I stopped doing art for a few years and recently got back into it, and I had an unused mixed media journal that I hadn't started using yet, so I haven't had to buy one in a while). Edit: I just looked it up and Strathmore's website says it's still 100% cotton, so yay!
It may be 100% cotton, but it weights only 190gsm so it warps like hell! I regret buying it because I can't use heavy watercolor washes on it. And the cotton texture feels quite gritty, while the 400 series feels smoother. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but I'd take 400 series mixed media over 500 series mixed media any day.
Please,I've just watched a video here on TH-cam, which shows that this paper has a linear texture on it, which looks and works really awfull and makes the paper, useless for pencil drawing. That just stoped me from ordering this paper for the 1st time, as it was suggested to me, for coloured pencil use. He had the A4 version with the spiral on the top side. Did anyone else had the same experience with this paper? Thanks in advance
Ah you used the Canson XL mix media sketchbook book instead of their Canson Artist series mix Media paper (which both papers are too different from eachother). Canson XL Mix Media paper is more for light covers of wet medias, great with dry mix and is great for ink drawing if you use anything that isn't acholol based. Meanwhile Canson Artist series is great for Marker art(even tho it will show on the paper other side), dry media art, ink art is good with this and seem to can't take wet medias if their too wet of a media such as watercolors (the media I mainly use). Both Canson papers are useable with the both front and back of the paper when you use the sketchbook for paint, ink, pencil on one side.
For me I prefer Canson XL mix media paper for my watercolor pieces on the go, pencil sketches, and ink drawings, while Canson art series for Marker art, pencil art and light ink drawings only.
Meanwhile strathmore also has alot of different kinda of mix media paper, which I say their highest quality of mix media paper rn is the 400 series mix media paper. But if you wanna try a good mix media paper as a I don't care as much/testing out ideas/drafting ideas/trying out new medias/Ect Strathmore mix Media paper, I highly recommend the Strathmore Vision Mix Media paper (not Strathmore Visual mix media journal) since it can take ink, pencil, wet media and a bit of alcohol markers since this paper is more towards label for calligraphy art which is why you'll get more paper for your buck.
You just saved my life I am planning to my touch markers which are alcohol based
I see other TH-camr use canson mix media and it just works well so I am super confused
I don’t want to buy the mix media paper and then not use them because my parents won’t buy another sketchbook
can i get a link for the artist series bc i searched it up and i dont know which one it is
The Strathmore 500 moxed media paper is fantastic and 100% cotton (tho only 90 lb) and if you get the visual journal you can get one for less than 10$ on Amazon. It really cannot be beat in terms of bang for buck. I can't stand the 400 series tho tbh
If you want to use A LOT of water, try the cotton rag papers. They can be pretty expensive, but then again, so are artist grade watercolor sets. :p
Ohh thanks for the tip! (Also wth I just saw this comment like 5 months later lolol)
This is BY FAR the best review on mix media paper I have seen on youtube. I watched several useless videos but now I know which pad to get. Thank you!
So glad it helped!
I use sharpies pretty often and with Canson Mixed Media it doesn't bleed through and Strathmore does. No idea why, but it's something I've noticed.
Sharpies for drawing???
@@MrSupernova111 it's a thing I use to do it all the time
Jokester theartist .ok.
Strathmore does come in different weight with more sizing. If its not heavy enough it will bleed through.
there are 2 types of watercolor paper one is hot pressed watercolor paper that has almost no tooth & a smooth surface
and the other is cold pressed watercolor paper has a slightly textured surface tho some cold pressed watercolor paper has more textured/tooth then others
so maybe ot pressed watercolor paper would work for you maybe
oh and the canson mixed media paper can take a lot of water even tho it doesn't seen like it I have done watercolor paintings on it before
Oh thank you so much for explaining that to me! I bet I would like the hot press paper for this project. Thank you Yuki
It can take a good amount of water but it warps horribly, begins to absorb the water so the page is damp but not wet, and whether because of the warping or the paper itself the pigment of watercolors drys splotchy. It is ok if you are doing more “dry” work or (strangely) ink washes. Just my experience, I’m happy for all the people who love this paper but I am sticking to Masters Touch mixed media as my cheap sketchbook.
You're so talented and articulate. This multimedia paper review is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!
I always buy canson paper, cause it's always available where I go... even in hobby lobby since I recognize the paper I tend to always grab it
Now I should probably look into the other types of paper now that I get into comics and mess with water color pens
Yeah, it's good paper! And it's super affordable considering you get so many sheets of it for the price. It's honestly good paper. I just felt more comfortable using the Strathmore for the amount of warping I got with the watercolor.
@@JaceyChase it's just something I grew up on ya know. I was a walmart kid and hobby lobby was my candy store hahah
I mean I do a lot of micro pens pencil stuff and colored pencils... but one thing I dont like is when I erase the paper can have a tendency to shred a bit
Thanks so much for this video - I was looking to compare these very same two brands and this was so helpful.
The stathmore mixed media is 140 lbs. and the canson is 98 lbs. Of course the strathmore will buckle less. I use both, stathmore is a better quality paper. You do get more layers of colored pencil with canson before it's burnished because of it's tooth.
Juan G! That’s what I was thinking. You can’t really compare the 2 as far as mixed media paper, with one being 98lb and the other, 140lb. That’s a pretty big difference. However, I do agree that Strathmore is a better quality paper.
Right now I'm getting canson paper wayy more expensive than strathmore mixed media...
You rock, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Do you have a recommendations for a final art paper for a combination of pen, India ink, water color and gold leaf? : )
In my place canson are hella expensive so .... just to make sure does anyone know what’s gsm does the mix media canson paper have ?
An Tran 300gsm
Actually Canson XL Mix media paper is way least expensive vs their Canson Artist series mix media paper, but I prefer the XL mix media paper in a size 5.5 x 8.5 Inches(which cost about at most ~$6 since its the smallest sketchbook which I prefer especially when I am on the go) due to the paper taking more of a watercolor beating vs their other mix media paper.
Here it is 160g, but yes it comes in 300g too. Be warned it can have a weird linear texture....
Hey nice video you should check out the the strathmore Bristol paper they have smooth and vellum(teeth) it’s really great for copics btw I use it myself love it! Haven’t tried water colors but I’m sure it probably works not sure.
Nice review ! How thick is the Canson XL Watercolour Paper compared to the Strathmore Mixed Media Paper ?
Thank you love your video I been wanting to try mixed media paper and your video helped me to choose I am going for strathmore
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome!!!!! Love your vids - Homestly, will the strathmore 400 handle wet on wet watercolor? Tombow brush pens? Fudeosuke and Bimoji brush pens? Thanks
can you use oil paint on these mixed media paper?
Thanks for the video, I really needed it.
Can Somebody give first The mixed media link ‘cause there are different ones on The net and ıdk which one is this one
Love your Videos thank you for the advices help me a lot ......
Does the canson sketchbook have a lot of texture?
Yeah they do not a lot like water color but it’s not smooth
I have a question which is the best for training something new I mean even if is ink, watercolour, pencil, colour pencil something to explore your art skills?
I am a beginner just learning to draw and colour so I found and Canson Mixed Media artist sketchbook works the best for me.i use watercolour, layering , WoW etc on on side and pencils and pens etc on the back. I love spiral bound because i always fold my books and make also make small rectangles on each page to draw/paint - so I maximize the space on each page. It’s not the best paper for watercolour though but I am learning.
Great video! Thankyou!
You draw really really good! I wish I could draw lol. I use stick figures if anything😂 but I like your videos
Bro I swear your related to ADC Art Attack like no joke y’all are identical!!!!
great review
It might be worth trying the Strathmore mixed media visual journal if you haven't already. It's cheaper than their 400 series mixed media paper, and you get more sheets. Also, it's actually 100% cotton and 90 pounds, and has a vellum texture that has a little less tooth than canson mixed media paper. I'm pretty sure the 400 series mixed media you used isn't cotton, so I'd be curious to see the two compared, since cotton paper usually performs better than wood pulp paper.
You can get 34 sheets of 9"×12" for a little over $15 when it's not on sale (you can always find it on sale, though).
You might want to double check to make sure it's still made with cotton, though, because it's been a while since I last bought one (I stopped doing art for a few years and recently got back into it, and I had an unused mixed media journal that I hadn't started using yet, so I haven't had to buy one in a while).
Edit: I just looked it up and Strathmore's website says it's still 100% cotton, so yay!
It may be 100% cotton, but it weights only 190gsm so it warps like hell! I regret buying it because I can't use heavy watercolor washes on it. And the cotton texture feels quite gritty, while the 400 series feels smoother. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but I'd take 400 series mixed media over 500 series mixed media any day.
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Has anyone tried this with gouaceh is it good????
Please,I've just watched a video here on TH-cam, which shows that this paper has a linear texture on it, which looks and works really awfull and makes the paper, useless for pencil drawing. That just stoped me from ordering this paper for the 1st time, as it was suggested to me, for coloured pencil use. He had the A4 version with the spiral on the top side. Did anyone else had the same experience with this paper? Thanks in advance
I was wondering that too - Teoh's video? It seems weirdly the paper comes in different textures?
This is the 160g, whereas other videos are testing the 300gsm. I wonder if that is why they are different, different papers...
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