Using the best watercolour paper for painting is important because the paper needs to hold up against wet media.

Paul Rubens High Absorption Watercolor Paper, Art Supplies Painting Paper Acid-Free, 100% Cotton 300gsm 20 Sheets Paper Pack for Kid Student Artist

• Watercolor Paper with High Absorption: The watercolor paper is made of premium long-staple cotton with high absorbency, which can better absorb colors of pigments and shorten the time you have to wait for the paint to air dry.
• Cold-pressed Paper: This cold-press watercolor paper features a slightly rough textured surface that traps the water and color, allowing for better control, but not so much that it distorts. The ideal surface for artists, kids, and beginners.
• High-quality Materials: Paul Rubens watercolor paper in this series is made of 100% cotton, colors look bright and crisp on this surface, and wet-on-dry textures are easy to create.
• 140lb/300gsm: 140lb/300gsm allows the paper to absorb watercolor paint without buckling or tearing.
• Art Supplies for Everyone: Art Supplies for Everyone: Watercolour paper for kids, artists & beginners, they all enjoy using it. This is a great opportunity for a gift they will truly appreciate. It's a great gift, ideal watercolor paper for kids, beginners & artists.

The texture of the paper itself adds to the aesthetic appeal of the final painting.