tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952146900580943299.post458001752224553790..comments2023-03-29T03:32:55.902-05:00Comments on Learning to See: Paper chaseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779100576132035927noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952146900580943299.post-49705318680204194512016-02-07T13:54:25.849-06:002016-02-07T13:54:25.849-06:00So, "being aware of the paper's condition...So, "being aware of the paper's condition" is key to success when using any brand of watercolor paper. Easy to say, but takes some practice to learn! Looking forward to more hands on lessons. Think I will run a test on three different papers to find out if I can see a difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351866716564121831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952146900580943299.post-14456270933666725112016-02-04T21:33:59.973-06:002016-02-04T21:33:59.973-06:00That last bit, adaptability, that's the key! I...That last bit, adaptability, that's the key! It takes patience to figure out the nuances between each brand. I remember trying Fabriano for the first time and wanted to cry. I thought I had forgotten everything I knew about painting. But then that was my fault for trying a new paper while painting on location. Right now I'm comfortable with the Bockingford, Saunders and Arches with Saunders being my favourite. <br />Great post, thanks for the info.Jessica Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309598212840457710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952146900580943299.post-29655057142563327862016-02-04T20:18:02.325-06:002016-02-04T20:18:02.325-06:00I found it easier to blame the paper when my paint...I found it easier to blame the paper when my painting doesn't turn out, now you debunked that. I do agree Arches is overrated. I use Kilimanjaro myself but may try the two you recommended next time I buy paper. I have used hot pressed when I illustrated the children's book. Lots of hard edges and good for tight details. c.dingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787524207882016265noreply@blogger.com