Think of the paper as the foundation where you lay everything to build something. Even if you want to focus on the artistic side of things, you need to know the science behind how each material works to use them to your advantage.

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In terms of a variety of techniques, you can do more with 100% cotton papers. That’s because it can take color lifting, masking, scraping, and scrubbing without breaking down. You could be a parent or a teacher who wants to buy for your children. Perhaps, you are professional artists who earn a living from making art. Maybe, you are just looking for a new hobby to try or an art student who is exploring new materials.Alternatively you can simplify this process by usingour Perfect Paper Stretcher to achieve a perfectly stretched surface each time! Aside from advancing your skills, you gain confidence in manipulating watercolor by putting in hours and hours of practice. In that case, you will need a supply of good watercolor paper that responds well with the paint. With this watercolor paper pad, you get an abundance of drawing surfaces to play with. Arches Aquarelle Watercolour paper is white, acid-free, air-dried and surface and internally sized. It has very high colourfastness and archival permanence.

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This version of Saunders Waterford is a whiter alternative to their Traditional White paper. This surface gives artists a brighter paper without compromising on archival qualities. Your colours will appear more vivid and will give your painting a more contemporary look. I can spread the paint much easier on the cold-pressed paper because of its tooth. This ability affords artists the control they need to execute various effects. Coupled with the paper weight of 300 gsm, what I like most is that it takes in several washes of watercolor without disintegrating.

Made of 100% cotton, this rag paper is cold-pressed and gelatine-sized. Simply put, its degree of durability supports plenty of techniques. I’m also pleased that this is the perfect watercolor paper for wet on wet. I can freely compose my illustrations however I want and use other mediums like pens and markers.