best watercolor paper

Best Paper for Watercolor (Expert’s Ultimate Guide!)

Many artists swear that paper is the most essential part of your watercolor supplies! And I would tend to agree… Paper is the source of light and the foundation for your paint. But paper’s quality and handling properties vary enormously depending on the type…

READ MORE…

watercolor paper sizes

Watercolor Paper Sizes (Everything You Need To Know!)

Yes, I know… It can be pretty confusing! It’s easy to get lost in all the different formats and sizes of paper for painting with watercolors. It’s enough to make your head spin! So below, I’ll go over what options are available and answer…

READ MORE…

watercolor paper sizing

Watercolor Paper Sizing (Explained!)

All watercolor paper is sized.  And no… I’m not talking about the dimensions of the sheet 🙂 As you begin to understand more about your art materials, at some point, you’ll come across the topic of sizing.  Sizing is a substance that is added…

READ MORE…

watercolor paper weight

Watercolor Paper Weight Explained (Find Out What’s Best)

There are a bunch of different factors to consider when choosing watercolor paper, and its weight is one of the more important characteristics. But this can be a very confusing topic, even for artists who have been painting for a while. In this article…

READ MORE…

what side of watercolor paper to use

Which Side of Watercolor Paper to Use (Complete Guide)

Have you ever found yourself wondering which side of watercolor paper to use? Maybe you cut up a large sheet into smaller pieces, and now you’re wondering which was the “right” side to paint on? Or if you’ve removed a sheet from a watercolor…

READ MORE…

ways to stretch watercolor paper

4 ways to stretch watercolor paper

​You’ve seen it happen… Right ?  You lay down a nice watery wash of paint, you settle down to enjoy your painting, and then… It all goes lopsided !  When watercolor paper absorbs liquid, it buckles and deforms, leaving ridges and depressions which make…

READ MORE…

cold press vs hot press watercolor paper

Cold Press vs Hot Press watercolor paper – Here’s how to choose !

Paper… It’s one of the essential components in watercolor painting. And believe me, when you really get going, you’re going to use a lot of it ! I remember when I started watercolor painting, I went to a huge art store near to where…

READ MORE…

End of content

End of content