Canson Montval is a watercolour paper developed by Gaspard Maillol, nephew of sculptor Aristide Maillol, made at Canson at his desire towards the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, the paper has gained more benefits. It is available in different surface weights and designs for every type of application - from all around glued blocks and spiral blocks to bows and rolls.
This Montval paper with a surface weight of 300 g/m² is suitable for all wet techniques, such as watercolour, but also gouache or acrylic. The premium quality watercolour paper made in France is easy to use. Thanks to its correction ability, i.e. the painting can be "erased", Montval is particularly suitable for beginners and advanced users. You can remove the paint with a damp brush without damaging the paper, so it forgives any errors. Thanks to the described properties, it is therefore easy to use for everyone and allows you to practice and learn watercolour painting. Montval, as fine paper of the highest quality, has good colour rendering and has a quick drying time. The fine watercolour paper in premium quality is made on the long sieve machine. Its fine-grained surface allows you to create a wide range of effects and implementations, such as relief effects and can be worked at the same time very precisely. The slightly grained surface structure reflects the light optimally and thus maintains the transparency of the watercolours. The paper is acid-free and free from optical brighteners, which ensures that the white tone remains over time and the watercolour paper does not yellow. It is also fungicide treated to protect the paper and ensure optimal ageing resistance. The watercolour paper complies with ISO standard 9706, as it meets the requirements for ageing resistance and archiving. The paper fibres are made from FSC certified wood. This ensures a transparent, sustainable forest. The cardboard on the back brings enough stability to use the block on the go. Montval is now the reference for a fine artist watercolour paper worldwide. The delicate colour, the fine surface and numerous quality features make the paper a classic "must have" within the Canson product family. The spiral pad is equipped with a micro-perforation, which allows for easy release of the sheet. The pad in the format 13.5 x 21 cm contains 12 sheets.