Difference Between Hot Press and Cold Press Watercolor Paper
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- Answer to question “what’s the difference between hot press and cold press watercolor paper? PLEASE don’t judge my paintings. They were just quick examples! 😳 #hotpress #coldpress #bensound
Comic book creator, movie maker, painter, Dad, and part-time Hobbit living in Franklin, TN
Check out my movie Animal Crackers on Netflix!
ssavaart.com
I never knew there where different kinds of watercolor paper thx for sharing! Also both look rlly good 😊
My pleasure
As always,
@@ssavaart how much does cold press affect gouache ?
@@floydofnova2743 Not in any way that it affects color. It's just that you see the texture of the paper underneath it
@@ssavaart the guash looks really cool
Personally, in love with how watercolor lays down on hotpress paper, the flat toony look is cute :)
Amazing art, thank you for the showcase!
Thank you! Cheers!
Apparently it's not art though, the pro said so.
@@Undomaranel he also said it's his personal opinion, and there's no right or wrong way to use either paper. watch the whole video/stop cherrypicking. you only make yourself look stupid.
@@larenayad2740 they either didn't watch the whole video or just decided to be rude and try and make scott look elitist by cherrypicking a line totally out of context. ignore them, they're just trolling.
I agree! Especially when I use coloured pencils on top of watercolour the hot press helps it apply better... it sort of just looks scratchy on cold press, so I like to go for hot press paper :))
I love the way you shaded the second one
Thank you
I thought you commented “AAAAAA i love the way you shaded the second one”
@@tsckistars same lol
Another Artist told me her way of remembering the difference was that hot pressed has been ironed HOT so no bumps and lumps cold pressed is cold has goose bumps. Cheers cherieK 🦋🌈🐿🇦🇺
I like that
@@ssavaart same I heard it many many years ago and have never forgotten. Cheers cherieK 🦋🌈🐿🇦🇺
That is such a cute reminder!
That's what i thought when i heard of it :)
Thank you! I've been so confused by this difference in paper for years!
Happy to help!
You could have literally jist googled it if you were actually interested....there are plenty of blogs etc dedicated to watercolor basics.
@@_Obey_ don't be annoying
Lmao serious! Haha
@@_Obey_ don't be oversmart
AHHHH I was wondering why my watercolour pieces were looking flatter when I wanted a playful unpredictable watercolour look. I was using hot press! not cold press!
Or you’re just bad and should focus on getting better (maybe)
@@AdrianSanchez-sr2tk Bro…
@@AdrianSanchez-sr2tk obviously not
@@AdrianSanchez-sr2tk Maybe not be so rude about it? It might be true but try not to sound rude.
@@AdrianSanchez-sr2tk kindness takes zero effort. you have to go out of your way to be rude. i hope you learn to cope with whatever has made you such an unpleasant person, for both your own sake and that of others, too.
the fact that he drew two separate pictures from the same object, and then the two pictures actually look alike on their own, says volumes about how good an artist he is.
“Just the thing to draw” lol 😂
I absolutely LOVE hot press paper. I used to do a lot of succulent paintings and hot press is famously excellent when it comes to details. I also find it's great for ink art. Fineliners just sail over it so smoothly and the washes usually stay where you want them.
I like the second one it looks super good
THanks
That is a lifesaver! I've been trying to do small detailed drawings on cold press and it's so harddddd. So hot press is what I've been looking for!
I also love doing tiny details, but I'm fond of cold press. It also depends on the brushes you use. My tiniest brush is a 000 Dynasty, you should try them sometime!
@@a57288 I like to use fineliner pens to draw buildings and then watercolour over them but I like making art on a small scale so it doesn't really work. Thank you for the brush rec though ☺️ If I'm doing anything else I'll probably continue to use cold press because the texture is pretty cool
I really like the hot press paper it looks so good when you layer it
How did you leave a heart on my comment so fast
Hi so I just went through most of your videos and THIS one is in the style I would love to see more of. I’d love to learn more about items you use...
Awesome! Thank you!
I just love how at the end of most videos you say that there is no right or wrong way, youtube has been filled with the “right and wrong” art videos for awhile now and I love this change of pace. Art is supposed to used differently by different people
“Art is an explosion”
"this world shall know pain"
Finally, someone who explains why and how hot press would be used differently.
♥
watercolor blooms way more on hot press so it's still beautiful. art!
Yeah
Thanks for the explanation! AND that was probably the BEST explanation I have ever heard for the difference in watercolor and gouache paints as well!
Cold press is actually the one I'm looking for! I love the texture and it gives a good vibe or feeling when drawing there.
I’ve got just “the thing” to draw.
I audibly chuckled at this pun
I just really like cold pressed paper in general because it gives my art some depth and not just a plastic type look
"Look at that... ART!"
Haha! I super agree with this tho! I love the texture it gives. It gives more character to my colours.
He never forgets to say "have fun" in every video (or atleast the one I've seen until now)
Spontaneity (well, a lot of it) makes me so nervous 😂 that’s why I like acrylics and gauche. Things can look super flowy. But I still have the control.
I like this guy because he draws things we actually know what they are instead of people drawing something we don’t even know who it is
What pen do you usually use for inking?
Zebra Brush Pen. There's a link in my bio with my art supplies. ♥
I noticed that a lot of people who do portraits or hyperrealism like to use hot press. On my end, I tend to paint really small like A5-A6 kind of small so I love hot press for really fine details.
They both look amazing! Thank you for the explanation.
I like to remember it like cold press has texture, like goosebumps on your skin when it's cold
Its so satisfying when the watercolor seeps into the nooks and crannies of the textured paper.
just "the thing" to draw did it for me
I really like this explanation of the difference between the two. Thank you! :)
I like how the cold one is more realistic and detail looking while on the hot one is just like you have fun with it and its still looking so detailed i just love art. you're art is really good indeed don't stop making art video okay
I love how vibrant the second one is
I was so confused when you said "cold presses paper" und "hot pressed paper" because in germany we call the hot pressed paper just 'paper'(Papier) and the cold pressed paper call we 'watercolour paper' (Aquarellpapier) and as you can see we don't even call watercolours watercolour because that means a different type of colouring.
Not really. Maybe for student quality, but professional/artists quality paper does most definitely have these labels. Hahnemühle is a german brand and does have it.
Hot pressed paper is more expensive and specialised which is why student quality paper usually just cold pressed or unlabelled mush.
@@_Obey_ oh, I didn't know that. I just draw as a hobby at the moment, so didn't know we have those labels too.
Thank you for telling me, I really appreciate it.
Why is nobody is talking about that incredible pun?
I was desperately searching for a brilliant explanation for paper varieties. Thank you so much
Thanks for these short explanations. People who are just getting into art get a bit overwhelmed on what to buy in art shops.
I love how I blink and the second one goes from cool to
OMG HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD!
"I got just *the thing* to draw" that was so good😂😂😂
Oh! I just bought a hot and cold press watercolor paper sketchbook earlier, with hot on the right, and cold on the left side.
This made it sooo much easier to understand in what style I want to paint, as a side by side comparison.
On the right side, I found it extremely better to color with alcohol markers, for example, since they don’t soak into the paper.
I’m picking up on art again after a looong 2 year artblock, and I honestly can’t believe how much I missed out, how much I could’ve improved. But hey, who says that there’s still no time for improvement? That’s the only reason I haven’t given up on art completely, and your videos encourage me to try something new every day. 😊
At some point I started rewatching all of you shorts of you explaining things, not to learn new things just to watch art be made by someone so talented. Thank you so much for creating a wonderful channel that i can watch over and over again. You really inspire me to keep creating and experimenting.
First cold-press sketchbook changed my life a year ago
Cold press is what you need when doing watercolour botanical illustrations, or, at least, what I like.
The precision and ability to give the detail and delicacy of line and form.
Visually my eyes really enjoyed looking at the hot press paper with gouache paint, something really rich and satisfying about it
The hot pressed painting is my favorite. Love the brush stroke look and detail.
Okay, sir, either way, the art that you made, not the paper but the art, is so impressive. Thank you for sharing with us.
Fav line: 😂😂😁
This explains why I don't really like my watercolor paintings. I didn't know there were different kinds. Definitely getting the coldpress paper and giving watercolor another try. THANK YOU! ☺️
Both have their own significance, and you made that realise so beautifully 😃😃😃
You are an amazing artist and have helped me through my rough art career. With all these tips tips and videos, I've gotten better
Thank you! 😊
Any art you make looks so good either way.
“ it doesn’t matter if your art piece is ugly as long as you like it and your having fun”
-Scott
Out of all the amazing artists i watch, i always enjoy watching your videos rather then the others! You give tips and reasons why you use the items you use and it really helps me when im painting.. i love your style too, its cartoony and realistic!
Thanks for sharing your experience with the different papers!
Now I know why I never liked my water color drawings when I was younger. Didn't know there are different papers, might decide to revisit water paintings now
That “thing” looks awesome!
Each has its own merits. Never really understood the difference, so thank you . Really enjoying your tutorials and work.
For watercolour hot pressed paper can be good for if you want to do a really smooth, really polished and blended portrait, that's one positive use case
The smooth one looks soo good tho
U made both look incredible
Been binge watching this channel. Love it so much. Loved painting/art at school but hated trying to pass exams complete coursework for it (GCSE/ A Level art). You remind me of the one teacher I had that made me feel good about it, even when I didn't like it or was struggling to find a way of showing what I saw.
I lovvveeee watercolor on hot press I think the way it pools looks really pretty
Those are really cool and I LOVE the gouache one
The ugh was awesome! I love the textured paper for any kind of painting. The textured surface feels less intimidating somehow.
I really like the colors used in this
I just got watercolor pencils and I'm so excited!
To be honest I legit just clicked on this for the thing but this is really helpful!
Your hardpress art Is So realistic 🤩😍
Your stuff is awesome! You are a huge inspo to me and I hope you never stop painting^^
They both look amazing, but i must say i prefer the down one because it has more intense colour
The hot press painting looks SOOOOO COOL 😎
I love how the hot pressed looks.
I loved the pun
Thank you for the quick explanation.
Good demonstration! I think both papers have something to bring to the table; both with very unique but different effects. It all depends on what you want as an artist.
Thanks for the video!
as a nerd, i always love your pop culture references lol! Amazing art
Me after drawing in my maths notebook
that was super helpful! I could not remember the difference until this video came around, so thanks! :D
I love watercolor with hotpress when I’m doing really fluid work!
Your videos have taught me so much about art. 💚
I’m new to art and your my favourite channel by far! Thank you for all you teach us 🥹🥰
I absolutely love your art
Im so glad I learned this!!! I knew there was a difference between paper but i didnt know what it was called! Now i know for when i get my next art book
You have such an amazing eye for finding colors that are different but match! 😁👍
I’m just getting into watercolour since it’s a medium I’ve always sucked in
I love watching your vids it’s really helpful 💖
The one with the gouache looks super nice! This is by far my favorite channel on TH-cam. Great job 👍
Thanks SO much! ♥
Now I can partially blame my bad school watercolor pieces on the paper. Thanks for the explanation and peace of mind
So based on how my teacher taught without actually saying it; hot press, the smooth stuff, is better if your trying to have insane value like take a still life or portrait from direct observation. It allows for very precise accuracy. You can spread it evenly without having to worry about nooks and crannies where it could pool as you layer it.
We never really used cold pressed because it was highschool and we where working from photos or direct observation. I could definitely see cold press having many fun uses. But if your going for realism or close you probably want hot press so you can practice making it look real yourself.
i’ve learned so much, and have done so much more with my art since watching your videos. thank you
I didn't even know you need special paper for painting before and was confused how on TH-cam the colour can be layered and now I found out that there are 2 kinds of it (not that I've ever seen the paper in real life though).
thank you for explanation it is very helpful, and i agree that cold press fills the art with life
Every day I learn more and more from Scott he is so creative and educational. My new age bob ross 🙌
I color with alcohol markers and my favorite paper is smooth bristol board, it's nice for erasing my sketch after the inks go down and there's plenty of space in the thickness of the paper for the colors to get to know each other and blend before the paper can even think about falling apart
This has been very insightful!
The bottom one looked awesome
Hot press is great when you need precise details and lines, like botanical and technical illustrations. The paper also absorbs water differently, so that's something to keep in mind.
I love how you say, "Play around, have fun." It really cheers me up!!❤
Wow outstanding job!!!! I love how really well made everything you paint and draw is! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us! ♡
The way I keep the difference between the two papers in mind is that I think of a hot iron which irons the fabric smooth and foldfree whereas a cold iron wouldn't