Canson

Since 1557, Canson has been producing the world's finest art papers from mills in France.

Founded in 1557 in Annonay in France, and still producing its paper in its mills, Canson® has inherited 500 years of savoir-faire in paper and a strong innovative tradition which have made it the world leader of fine art paper. From the invention of the hot air balloon in 1782 to the first photo paper in 1865, and passing by tracing paper, coloured paper, inkjet fine art and photo paper in the mea

ntime, Canson® has been researching and innovating for artists for over 450 years. Canson® paper has been used by the greatest creative minds: Delacroix, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Dali, Gustave Le Gray, Blanquart-Evrard, Warhol, Alberola, Philippe Starck and Yan Pei-Ming, to name a few. The company has successfully forged special links with all sorts of creative figures, including artists, designers, architects, fashion designers, comic strip authors, photographers, and both enthusiastic amateurs and budding artists, by providing them with support and visibility. As a strong supporter of artistic creation, Canson® carries out numerous sponsorship activities.

01/06/2026

// XL Books //

One collection, endless creative possibilities.

Designed for students, sketchbook lovers and everyday creators, the Canson® XL® Books range adapts to every artistic practice, from quick sketches to finished artworks.
Watercolour, mixed media, drawing or dry techniques… each book is developed with a paper texture and weight suited to different creative approaches, while keeping the same practical spiral-bound format artists love to carry everywhere.
A true space for experimentation, inspiration and creative exploration, wherever ideas begin.

And you, which XL® Book would naturally fit your creative process?

https://en.canson.com/fine-arts/xl-book

29/05/2026

// Canson® ONE Sketchbook //
A simple sketchbook, ready for anything… ✏️ The Canson® ONE Sketchbook is an everyday essential, designed for students and anyone who loves to create freely. Drawing, writing, sketching or note-taking, it adapts to every idea.
Its 100 gsm paper with a light grain is perfect for pencil, pastel, charcoal or felt-tip pens, while the slightly textured black cover gives it a clean, timeless look.
Available in spiral-bound or stitched binding, depending on your preference.
Are you team spiral or stitched?

https://en.canson.com/one-sketchbook

26/05/2026

// Inspiration //
An airy composition, full of freshness, where the transparency of watercolour can truly shine. explores subtle colour combinations, with greens and yellows gently echoing one another.
Through the process, layers build up and interact, creating a harmonious and lively composition.
Watercolour on Saunders Waterford Canson® Art Book
And you, do you enjoy playing with colour nuances to bring your compositions to life?

Tag in your posts so we can share your artwork!

23/05/2026

// Canson® GRADUATE Book Drawing //
A sketchbook, an idea… and it all begins ✏️ The Canson® GRADUATE Book Drawing goes wherever your creativity takes you, from quick sketches to more refined drawings. Its 160 gsm paper with a light, fine grain offers a precise and enjoyable line, perfect for sketching, experimenting, reworking… and improving at your own pace.
With 104 pages and a lay-flat opening, it’s always ready to capture the moment, wherever you are.

And you, what will you draw next?

https://en.canson.com/graduate-drawing-book

20/05/2026

// Inspiration //
On the Canson® GRADUATE Book Sketch & Notes, brings these playful little characters to life, one line at a time. A spontaneous and light-hearted creation, where every detail tells a story.
And you, what will you draw today?

17/05/2026

// Inspiration //
In this video, imagines a trilogy of watercolours where nature is reinterpreted through a single palette. A subtle variation of motifs and tones, carried by a great sense of purity in the composition.
Watercolour on Canson® Montval paper
And you, do you enjoy exploring multiple variations around a single colour?

14/05/2026

// Canson® GRADUATE Book Mixed Media //
With mixed media, techniques blend, ideas intersect, and experimentation becomes a true creative playground. Canson® GRADUATE Books Mixed Media adapt to your palette and your style.
Within the GRADUATE Book range, you can choose your paper colour: this sketchbook comes in three tones. White to enhance the vibrancy of pigments, grey to play with contrast and highlights, and natural for softer, warmer atmospheres.
Which one will be your favourite?

https://en.canson.com/fine-art/graduate-book

11/05/2026

// Art Tips //
Have you discovered water-soluble graphite crayons? It is a medium that is both playful and powerful. You draw just as you would with traditional graphite, then, at the touch of water, everything comes to life. The line loosens, the pigment spreads with remarkable elegance. Rich anthracite tones emerge, deep and velvety, almost alive, while the gradients blend with a beautiful softness.

Here, the artist Jotaká uses Lyra Rembrandt water-soluble graphite crayons on a Canson® GRADUATE Book. The result speaks for itself. Many thanks to for this superb portrait.

In short: take a watercolour or mixed media paper from Canson, a water-soluble graphite, a little water… and let the material do the rest.

02/05/2026

// Canson® GRADUATE Book Watercolour //
The Canson® GRADUATE Book Watercolour is the perfect companion for everyday painting. Its double-sided white paper, with a fine and light grain, offers subtle results and adapts to every creative mood.
With 56 pages of 250 gsm paper, resistant to buckling, it supports you from your first washes to more refined compositions. Its lay-flat opening and practical format make it ideal both in the studio and on the go.
A sketchbook designed to create freely, experiment… and grow at your own pace.

And you, where will your next sketchbook take you?

https://en.canson.com/graduate-watercolour-book

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