Fredrix 3495 Canvas Pad, 8" x 10" Canvas, Primed and Ready to Paint, Sturd, Can be Mounted When Dry, 10 Sheets per Pad, White

I've recently taken up acrylic painting so I need to do a lot of practice if I'm going to get better. I tried using acrylic paper & mixed media paper to practice and study on but it wasn't translating to my paintings (the paper responds differently than canvas and the methods I could do on the paper wouldn't work the same for me on the canvas). These canvas books are NICE! I like the canvas and paint right in the book with the cover folded over the back. The canvas isn't too toothy so I can create realistic effects and blend easily. Once the painting dries I just move to the next page. I like that I'm able to practice a subject on canvas and a lower cost and these finished "paintings" aren't taking up a lot of space. I've used separate canvas pads for different subjects so I now have a book of ocean scenes and one of forest scenes that I can look back through as I'm planning a painting. Definitely worth the price for me and these are working out great for practice and space issues I have. If I did complete a painting on this and really loved it - I could put it right into a frame if I wanted. I haven't done that because I like to look through the books and it is an easy way to share some of my work with others and get feedback without having to lug a bunch of framed canvas around.

Durable and thick. It was a great canvas pad for when I was starting out and even to the point where I am now. It absorbed paint really well and I never really saw any bleed through to the other pages.

Nicely structured, solid paper. I am a professional artist, and I often buy unwanted, but nicely framed paintings to create something new- this canvas pad is a great basis for new paintings in an old dress. It is easy to paint on, no need to prime, and it’ll work perfectly with acrylics as well as oil. The colors come out clear and brilliant, and it’s possible to add heavy structure.

I am just getting back to painting after a long hiatus, and my efforts are not extraordinary. (Yet? <-- trying to stay positive about here!) Sticker shock has hit me big time with the price of prepped canvas boards and stretchers. Without a circle of friends to go in on a bulk purchase, I've been a little cheap about having appropriate surfaces to paint. Super small canvases, super cheap ones, painted over ones, and about anything else you can think of. This canvas pad from Fredrix is doing a much better job for me than any of those other interim solutions, especially for acrylics. The "paper" is thick, flawless, and feels (to the touch and to the brush) much like an actual canvas. As I've worked through this pad, I've learned a few tricks to make the most of this medium: * Tear out each page carefully. You might have to score the pages around the middle of the pad to get a clean tear on them * Going to paint wet on wet? Mount the paper on a board. You can be super classy like me and staple it down. Bulldog clips work too, but I find them visually distracting. The mount keeps the paper from curling up while you're working. * If you're working mostly dry, you can get away with using paperweight instead. * In acrylics, I've found it takes more paint than usual to get a pigmented background using this paper. If you know you want a darker background, I lay that down first, almost like a second primer. Saves loads of frustration later. The only thing I do not like about the Fredix Canvas Pads is that they are not available the size of my walls. How fun would that be?

Pretty handy. Good quality.

A very cost effective alternative to canvas board. I use for practice painting. Good quality from a good name brand. Also worked in my Canon printer that's a plus.

I recently purchased the Fredrix 3503 White Canvas Pad and have been extremely impressed with its quality. The canvas is thick and sturdy, and it holds paint beautifully. The 18" x 24" size is perfect for a variety of projects, and the white canvas gives a clean, professional look to my finished pieces. One of the things I appreciate most about this canvas pad is that the pages are perforated, making it easy to remove a canvas from the pad without damaging the rest of the pages. This is especially convenient when working on multiple projects at once, as I can remove a canvas and set it aside without having to worry about it getting wrinkled or smudged. Overall, I would highly recommend the Fredrix 3503 White Canvas Pad to anyone in need of high-quality canvas for their artwork. It's durable, easy to use, and produces beautiful results. So, it is a great choice for artists of all levels.

I like these. So convenient and much better than paper. Don't forget you will have to frame or mount these to show.

Brilliant service and delivery by this very reliable seller. These pads are a great idea and "take" acrylics and mixed media - my preferred materials - and the beauty is, is that if you aren't satisfied with the result, then you can cut up the pad and chuck it away (recycle) and not have piles of actual canvases stacked up somewhere in a corner. Top Marks to All concerned.

It is very handy ,especially for acrylic paintings. Very good quality, light weight and durable. Easy to paint on it. I use it for plein air painting.

Good quality canvas

Great quality.

I really dislike the surface of this canvas. It is too textured and has a glossy plastic like finish. I used gesso on mine which helped considerably