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Canson is a global leader in Beaux-Arts papers, manufacturing high-quality papers for sketching, drawing, pastel, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, graphic arts, editioning, conservation, and packaging. Its product families span Beaux-Arts, Education, Loisirs, and Technique & Numérique, covering school papers, notebooks and pads, as well as digital fine art and imaging media and professional packaging. With over 450 years of experience, Canson supports artists through online drawing courses and collaborations (notably with the Louvre) while prioritizing sustainability.
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Canson XL — great when you want lots of pages without worrying about "wasting" expensive paper.

Canson Universal / Art Book Hardcover (Best All-Rounder / "Workhorse")
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Canson XL Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Watercolor (Budget / Practice Only)

Canson XL (140 lb): A very popular, high-quality, and cost-effective cold-press paper ideal for practice.