I couldn’t agree more! My very young grandchildren (ages 4 to 9) practice on cheap paper and I have them do their finish art on 100% cotton ( usually Arches). Huge difference .
Been a watercolorist for decades. This is the best explanation of the differences between the various papers I've seen. Absolutely BRILLIANT. 👍🏽 I am letting ads play through to help the channel. 😊 I just requested to join your Facebook group.
Thanks for sharing this valuable information about all types, sizes, & weights of watercolor paper. I have learned quite a bit more about paper. Have a great day Liz🌺🌸🥰🎨!!
Just tried the Meeden cold press block! Thank you for suggesting it. On a side note . I didn’t realize at first that there was a cover sheet. I thought yuk! This paper has a blue cast and no texture. 🙄🤣. Relieved to find wonderful textured paper under it!
Hullo Liz, this is a wonderful example of the differences between watercolor paper surfaces! You have a lovely example of soft press paper that I have only seen in England from Saunders/Waterford and I have enjoyed it but it is quite expensive over here in the USA. I do wonder if you have ever tried any? I first used some soft press paper that I purchased from a neighbor that had passed away and her kids did not want any of her supplies and when I went to get more, I discovered how unique it was! Well this is a truly lovely video on paper surfaces, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
I'd love for you to discus the effects of sizing on watercolor paper. This seems, to me, a major reason why I often prefer one brand of paper over another.
@@LizChadertonStudio yes for sure Liz....my buff titanium is my mixer work horse, as u say, the diox purple is the boss and my opera rose is the princess cause she's most likely to fade but one of my fav colours xxx
@@LizChadertonStudio lol Liz, I love this...u r such a fun and lovely lady....thank u for making me chuckle and its all true too about our beautiful watercolours XXX
Hi Liz, could you talk about where you get your sheets of watercolor paper? Do you order it and what size do you order. Do you have a favorite brand of paper? Many thanks for your videos, they are very helpful. :)
I started watching your channel because our names sound the same. My name is Margaret Chatterton 😊. But I subscribed because you explain watercolor so well.
I’m currently using a sketchbook (made by myself) with mixed media paper. It has been working fine, but I seem to be using watercolour more and more, so I was thinking of making my next book out of watercolour paper. Until watching this, I thought I wanted hot press paper, but now I’m thinking maybe I want cold press (does anyone make Luke-warm press or tepid press? Haha)
hee hee… some are more tepid than others! putting watercolour paper in your next book is a great idea. I do that with my concertinas and perfect bound books. or do a loose binding and put a mix? like this th-cam.com/video/dk_Jah4CChc/w-d-xo.html
I have tried lots of cotton papers, including the high flier, Arches, I still go back to @meedens cotton papers. Even though they r on the block I take them off the block, draw my picture and then 'stretch' it on a ply board with the brown, ungummed, packing tape that u to water to activate the gum to make it sticky. This I have found the best for me, for landscapes when working on #meedens cold and rough pressed paper and botanicals on hot and cold pressed paper. Its a wonderful paper and I cant sing it praises enough. Thank u Liz for the info....I could have done with this video when I was starting out 2 years ago....but I guess my own experimentation has led me to my own preferences, which we will all have. Very many artists here on u tube love Arches and that's their go to paper. love Alli XXXXX
that’s great to hear. There isn’t a right paper for everyone. It’s brilliant to experiment and find your personal favourite rather than follow the crowd.
Thanks for this video, painting the same things on three different surfaces was really illustrative ;) But the big question I ask myself is this: Is there any way of judging the quality of paper in the shop, just by look and feel? Especially since you said there are bad cotton papers and good wood pulp papers - how do I find the good papers without buying a block of each brand and trying them all?
Quite a few places do sample packs. Or a good art shop will sell individual sheets. Or trade with fellow painters? The issue is that different papers suit different styles too, so it is worth trying a few just to see how you get on
@@LizChadertonStudio Thanks for your answer. I am all in favour of trying different papers, but I now can't seem to stop buying and the shelf is overflowing...
@@LizChadertonStudio I am, but buying is so much faster than painting... (nope, I didn't hoard toilet paper in 2020! But I do have paper and paint for a three month lockdown. At least.)
I’d like to see a review of bamboo or any cellulose papers. Thanks for your very thorough information and explanations.
Noted! I am waiting for some sugar cane paper at the moment
I couldn’t agree more! My very young grandchildren (ages 4 to 9) practice on cheap paper and I have them do their finish art on 100% cotton ( usually Arches). Huge difference .
That is awesome! You are a nice granny!
@@LizChadertonStudiojust ordered some Meeden cold press. Looking forward to trying it out. Price point is pretty good! Your demo sold me😊
Been a watercolorist for decades. This is the best explanation of the differences between the various papers I've seen. Absolutely BRILLIANT. 👍🏽 I am letting ads play through to help the channel. 😊 I just requested to join your Facebook group.
Wow, thank you! I’ll let you in, in a mo!
Brilliant summation. Thanks Liz.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m trying out an agave paper (70% agave fiber/30% cotton). Can’t really see the difference.
I’m just waiting to get some!
Thank you Liz for all of the info. Love your videos!
Glad you like them!
Another use case for rough paper is accentuating granulating paints.
Good point! With lots of water to let it do its magic...
Thanks for sharing this valuable information about all types, sizes, & weights of watercolor paper. I have learned quite a bit more about paper. Have a great day Liz🌺🌸🥰🎨!!
Glad it was helpful!
Good clear explanation 👍🏾
Glad you think so!
Super interesting & informative. Thank you so much 😊
So nice of you
Just tried the Meeden cold press block! Thank you for suggesting it.
On a side note . I didn’t realize at first that there was a cover sheet. I thought yuk! This paper has a blue cast and no texture. 🙄🤣. Relieved to find wonderful textured paper under it!
eek! what a shock!
Hullo Liz, this is a wonderful example of the differences between watercolor paper surfaces! You have a lovely example of soft press paper that I have only seen in England from Saunders/Waterford and I have enjoyed it but it is quite expensive over here in the USA. I do wonder if you have ever tried any? I first used some soft press paper that I purchased from a neighbor that had passed away and her kids did not want any of her supplies and when I went to get more, I discovered how unique it was! Well this is a truly lovely video on paper surfaces, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
glad you enjoyed it. I have used Saunders and it is a lovely cotton paper made at the same mill as Bockingford, which is what I tend to use
I'd love for you to discus the effects of sizing on watercolor paper. This seems, to me, a major reason why I often prefer one brand of paper over another.
I fancy a film ‘when paper goes bad’ with ominous music and what to do when the sizing breaks down….. let me add to the list!
Thank you, Liz…very helpful😊😊
paper makes such a difference
'bossy colour' love that Liz XX
I think all colours have personalities, don't you?
@@LizChadertonStudio yes for sure Liz....my buff titanium is my mixer work horse, as u say, the diox purple is the boss and my opera rose is the princess cause she's most likely to fade but one of my fav colours xxx
Alizarin is an enthusiastic Labrador and cadmium’s are sulky teenagers….@@AlliListArt
@@LizChadertonStudio lol Liz, I love this...u r such a fun and lovely lady....thank u for making me chuckle and its all true too about our beautiful watercolours XXX
Thank you. I am new to water coloring and this was very informative. 🍒🍒🍒
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much.... this was so helpful....blessings from Queensland Australia
Delighted it was helpful
Hi Liz, could you talk about where you get your sheets of watercolor paper? Do you order it and what size do you order. Do you have a favorite brand of paper? Many thanks for your videos, they are very helpful. :)
I can pop that on my list!
I call them 'hills and valleys' the same for my wrinkles! lol xx
ha ha, I definitely have hills and valleys!
Really helpful, thank you x
So glad!
I started watching your channel because our names sound the same. My name is Margaret Chatterton 😊. But I subscribed because you explain watercolor so well.
Thanks for subbing! I quite often get called Chatterton… I always think people are taking a side swipe and saying I’m talking too much…..
@@LizChadertonStudio 😂 I get chatterbox sometimes.
Hee hee@@margchat
Thank you Liz for another relaxing and informative video xXx
my pleasure
Thank you very useful.
You are welcome!
I’m currently using a sketchbook (made by myself) with mixed media paper. It has been working fine, but I seem to be using watercolour more and more, so I was thinking of making my next book out of watercolour paper. Until watching this, I thought I wanted hot press paper, but now I’m thinking maybe I want cold press (does anyone make Luke-warm press or tepid press? Haha)
hee hee… some are more tepid than others! putting watercolour paper in your next book is a great idea. I do that with my concertinas and perfect bound books. or do a loose binding and put a mix? like this th-cam.com/video/dk_Jah4CChc/w-d-xo.html
@@LizChadertonStudio maybe I’ll try a mix of few different papers next time and get a better idea of what I like using
I have tried lots of cotton papers, including the high flier, Arches, I still go back to @meedens cotton papers. Even though they r on the block I take them off the block, draw my picture and then 'stretch' it on a ply board with the brown, ungummed, packing tape that u to water to activate the gum to make it sticky. This I have found the best for me, for landscapes when working on #meedens cold and rough pressed paper and botanicals on hot and cold pressed paper. Its a wonderful paper and I cant sing it praises enough.
Thank u Liz for the info....I could have done with this video when I was starting out 2 years ago....but I guess my own experimentation has led me to my own preferences, which we will all have. Very many artists here on u tube love Arches and that's their go to paper. love Alli XXXXX
that’s great to hear. There isn’t a right paper for everyone. It’s brilliant to experiment and find your personal favourite rather than follow the crowd.
Brilliant!
thank you ☺️
Thank you & i hope your hand is pk?!?
Yes it is!
Thanks for this video, painting the same things on three different surfaces was really illustrative ;)
But the big question I ask myself is this: Is there any way of judging the quality of paper in the shop, just by look and feel? Especially since you said there are bad cotton papers and good wood pulp papers - how do I find the good papers without buying a block of each brand and trying them all?
Quite a few places do sample packs. Or a good art shop will sell individual sheets. Or trade with fellow painters? The issue is that different papers suit different styles too, so it is worth trying a few just to see how you get on
@@LizChadertonStudio Thanks for your answer. I am all in favour of trying different papers, but I now can't seem to stop buying and the shelf is overflowing...
@@notafan1275 You've got to use it not just buy it 😁
@@LizChadertonStudio I am, but buying is so much faster than painting... (nope, I didn't hoard toilet paper in 2020! But I do have paper and paint for a three month lockdown. At least.)
@@notafan1275 Don't tell anyone, but so do i..... (at least)