The paper is probably great for gouache or mix media but this is not watercolour paper. It is extremely dry and will not absorb water. Water and paint will float on top, and will dry quite quickly. Impossible to work granulating paint, the pigment won't grip. Again this may work for school kids or anyone not too particular with water. But for watercolour it just does not. I'm donating this, someone else may find some use for it.