The next time you’re tempted to pick-up
an inexpensive pack of watercolor paper…
How much difference can there be, really?
Picture this:
Last Saturday a beginner student was painting along beside me as I demonstrated the sky washes shown in the last post.
I was using Arches 140lb CP purchased from an art supplies store.
She was using Brand X watercolor paper purchased from a chain department store.
Can you guess which is which?
Maybe a side view will help you decide….
I tried painting on Brand X too.
It was slimy…like pre-pasted wallpaper.
Learning watercolor is hard enough.
Why make it next to impossible?
Tip #4 – Pay A Little More For Professional Watercolor Paper
You’re Worth It!
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June you are so right,In my old age the saying ,you get what you pay for is so true as long as you are informed! I had been buying Walmart paper until I got cotton pressed paper from our friend in Charlotte.I use cheap paper to test for color and techniques. John
John, thanks for commenting. Sounds like you have a good plan in place. Happy Painting!