Arteza Watercolor Pad, Pack of 2, 11 x 14 Inches, 32-Sheet Watercolor Sketchbooks, 140lb, Cold-Pressed Acid-Free Paper, Art Supplies for Watercolor Techniques and Mixed Media
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It's a pleasure to work with this paper.
Yes, just make sure the tape isn't too sticky so that it doesn't peel off any of the paper when you take it off.
br>What is Arteza watercolor paper made of? br>This information is taken directly from the internet about Arteza. The Arteza 9x12" Watercolor Pad, Double-Sided comes with both a hot and cold press side. Sided - 14 sheets of 140 lb. paper 100% cotton is cold pressed on both sides on both sides on both sides on both sides on both sides on both% Mixed-media artists also prefer cold press paper. Artists who work with a variety of media glue, as well as three-dimensional applications
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It isn't able to withstand a lot of moisture. It starts to pill right away.
This will be a lengthy in-depth review based on my experience over the last two years. I started with a smaller 9x5" size and worked my way up to this 11x14" size. br>br>If you're a beginner at watercolor, avoid buying cheap paper. With cheap brushes and paint, you can get away with it. But, believe me when I say that you can't enjoy watercolor on cheap paper. If you buy cheap paper, you will be discouraged and have a bad time. On the other hand, if you buy an Archers pad, you might never use it because you're afraid of making a mistake. For me, this is the ideal middle ground. It's inexpensive enough that I can attack the white paper without worrying about ruining the painting or feeling like I've squandered money. I even paint on both sides to get more practice, but keep in mind that the backside is smooth, so keep that in mind - The variety is appealing to me. Start with smaller paper and work your way up if you're a beginner. The more white there is, the more intimidating it is. br>br>The paper holds up well to a variety of styles and techniques, and you can go crazy with it if you use a lot of water. To keep the paint from warping, soak both sides and paint wet in wet. There is no warping if you stretch the paper. It is possible to go from dry to wet. I primarily paint directly on the pad because I'm that lazy and don't mind minor warping, and it blends well and is quite versatile. It worked well with my masking fluid, but I don't use it very often or in large areas because I prefer to keep white space. Lifting and blooms are two things that this paper struggles with. The pigment doesn t soak too deeply into the paper if you use enough water, but the paper does soak up pigment more than 100% cotton. If you enjoy lifting or creating blooms, keep this in mind. This isn't to say it can't be done; it just means that if you drop some blue and then lift, you'll get light blue under the lift rather than white. br>br>I've tried a lot of different brands and types of watercolor paper, and Arteza is my favorite for practice. Canson is by far the worst, and I would never recommend it to anyone. Canson is terrible for watercolor because you can't blend, lift, or go heavy with it. Fabriano 20 cotton is excellent and I'd place it on the same level as this pad in terms of quality as this pad in terms of quality as this pad in terms of The problem with Fabriano is that the paper has a DEEP and consistent texture. I think it's ugly, so I'd rather use Arteza, which is also less expensive. I haven tried the lower grades of Arteza watercolor paper because this one is affordable enough for practice.
Archer s 100% cotton is amazing, and However, the 100% cotton is 3x or more than this price of this price of this price of this price of this price of this price% There is a chinese brand that sells 100% cotton that is virtually identical to Archers for way less than Archers for way less than Archers for way less than Archers for way less than% If you are looking for 100% cotton, I would recommend that. Arteza has a 100% cotton option, but I m pretty sure it is only 9x12" which isn big enough for me personally so I haven tried it. When I'm painting for someone else, I only use 100% cotton. The rest is just practice that ends up on Arteza. br>br>In conclusion, this pad of paper is excellent, and I will continue to purchase them for practice; I've gone through at least four packs (8 pads) in the last year. However, I wish they came in a larger size, as I'm starting to experiment with larger canvas sizes. Over the last two years, I've tried a few of Arteza's products and have yet to be disappointed. Arteza is not cheap, but it is reasonably priced. My only wish is that they list the amount of % cotton used in this pad. I wish I could say it looks like fabriano 20 but there is no way to know for sure. br>br>Have fun with your painting!.
When I drew a line with the watercolor pen on this wonderful paper, it wouldn't spread even if I brushed it with water right away; it was acting like a marker and just soaking into the paper. To get any wash at all, I had to dunk the waterbrush in watercolor paint. I assumed it was the Arteza watercolor pens I had recently purchased, but I tested them on a different pad of paper today and they worked perfectly. This paper was made to be painted on, not used with watercolor pens, I realized.
Arches cold pressed pads are always my first choice. During prime day, I came across what I thought was a good deal and purchased it.
Well. NIGHT AND DAY when compared to arches pads. br>Because the paper has so much depth, even if you make a mistake with arches, you can "erase" it and color over it several times. br>It doesn't even absorb the water well with this. br>I only used 1 page and returned the rest. br>If you're serious about your work, stick to arches.
The textured side holds watercolor well, but it lacks the toothiness of other cold-pressed papers. papers for the press It's smooth enough that you can write on it with a pen and ink without it being bumpy. When a lot of water is used, it warps slightly, but not significantly. The smooth side is extremely smooth, allowing pencils to glide across it with ease. However, it still holds water well, and some watercolor layers dry with a texture similar to that of smoothly blended markers! It was a lot of fun to work with this unusual combination! Because pigments soak into the paper rather than sitting on top, and it stays wet enough to manipulate the paint as you work, I'd recommend it for both beginners and professionals. What a fantastic piece of work!.
It's sturdy and works well with watercolors (such as my 5-year-old's dripping wet project shown here).
I'VE BEEN WATERCOLORING FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND HAVE PURCHASED A LOT OF PAPER. I'VE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON PAPERS BECAUSE CHEAP PAPER DOESN'T ALLOW FOR SESE PAINTING. AS A RESULT, I ORDERED THIS TO BE USED AS A PRACTICE PAD. IT IS NOW THE ONLY PAPER I HAVE. THIS WATERCOLOR PAPER IS EXTREMELY NICE. THE SMOOTH AND ROUGH SIDE BOTH WORK WELL. HOLDS WATER BUT DOESN'T STRETCH OR BUCKLE. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? IF I CHUCKLE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK, THAT IS. I WILL BE USING THIS PAPER AS LONG AS THEY MAKE IT. LOVE IT.
I bought it on Prime Day because it was so cheap that even if the quality was poor, I wouldn't have wasted my money - The paper, on the other hand, is absolutely fantastic. The material is extremely thick and pleasant to work with. It'll hold up to a lot of gesso and paint in a mixed-media project.
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