I had someone asking for advice in a FB group, he was told the problem was the printer paper he was using and got really upset saying that paper doesn’t matter, we were all wrong and we didn’t know anything about watercolour😂
The Arteza 100% cotton watercolor paper is really good. They also make sketchbooks with the same paper. (Found on Amazon) I've tested some local brands in Europe, but the Arteza Expert 100% cotton paper is still always on stock. I'm glad you made that video. I didn't know there is foldable watercolor paper, too.
I found an Arteza 100% cotton PAD and plenty of arteza watercolour sketchbooks but no 100% cotton sketchbooks. Maybe OP was referring to the pad? I’d be very interested to find out if there is a sketchbook though
Your art is just so unique and inspiring. When I first found the Chanel i was a little confused about the “rainbow skin” but now I see it as amazing and just so beautiful! Thank you for taking your time to put so much effort into your videos!
Oh my. I’m so glad to see an honest review of the sketchbook paper - I really hated working with it for watercolour, but found that it responded well when I used my inks or microns. I found when I erased my sketches from the sketchbook paper, but paper crumbled away a bit. I’ve got some beautiful ink drawings that I’m really proud of on that paper though, guess I got a bit creative with how I worked with it and the two I had served me well in the end. I do like the sound of their 100% cotton paper, I might consider trying it.
I have a watercolor pad that doesn't work well with watercolors (it acts like the layers are still wet even though they are dry and I can't really layer) but it is amazing with ink
I love seeing other artists opinions on paper. I love the watercolor sketchbook papers but I think it's because I am working drier on the sketchbook and layering. It reminds me of the stillman & birn beta mixed media book. I dont carrefour their original premium paper because of the uniform texture but using the backside with watercolor markers and rubber stamping is great! I really like both of the expert papers. I love that there is something for everyone. I enjoyed this!
I sadly purchased the sketchbooks earlier this year. I was excited to work on them with watercolors at first, but then I noticed that the paper was behaving oddly. I have used the other arteza premium water color paper (the heavily textured one you used in the video, that they use in the spiral bound sketchbooks) and I thought they would behave comparably. I decided to test both papers and, while I could layer better in the first paper since the layers were not easily lifted, I noticed that the paint would sink into the paper and not move whatsoever, even ultramarine would stain the paper badly (it looked as if I had tried to lift a phthalo, that is how much this paper soaked in the paint). What is worse is that sometimes the paint spreads (a line of paint may become fuzzy around the edges and feather) after the paper completely dried. I decided to just use these sketchbooks for gouache, and if I plan on using them for watercolor then I will apply a layer of watercolor ground to help with the aforementioned issues. I am sad because the sketchbooks have a nice linen cover and come in larger sizes, but then again they were pretty inexpensive. You win some you lose some.
I bought the sketchbooks a couple of months ago. I'm a beginner but found them so hard to work with compared even to student-grade Strathmore that I gave them to my son to draw in. At least one of us is happy!
I've got the 3.5/5.5 arteza hardcover book and I actually really love it. I prefer the duller dried colors, and I've been more comfortable using and layering on this paper than I can ever remember being. I'm still a total newbie, and I can say I don't like my watercolor brush pens on it, but the gouache looks and dries so nicely for me. To each their own! I think that premium texture lines thing would drive me insane hahaha
I'm actually really curious about that folding one. It sort of makes me want to construct an inner frame out of square dowels to help keep the structure. I'm thinking of all sorts of display options now. haha
Great info! I've been a loyal user of canson and arches for years, but am always interested to hear about alternative options (especially affordable ones!). Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ve tried many of them. I think the sketch book paper is good for mixed media art. Like if you are combining watercolors, color pencil crayons, acrylics or other types of medium.
Ooooh I love that foldable paper! That Idea is gorgeous! I dont want to buy new paper but I have a silhouette cutting machine so maybe I can do something like that myself *thinking* I have to try that
This was super helpful! 💕 you inspired me to start my own art TH-cam channel and I just passed 300 subs! Thank you showing that artists can still be successful! ☺️
What a great tutorial. Been wondering how different different papers differed without having to buy them all! It really helped that I’ve been using Arteza already. Thank you 🧡
Thank you for the in depth explanation of the differences between the papers. That helps my decision more than being told to just buy something better.
I've used the folding paper one time, I had no idea it was not 100% cotton, although I was not extremely excited about the results of my painting, I just figured that was 100% me. Well, I'll be trying it again. It comes in two sizes by the way, and I found that it is sturdy when folded. I did not try to paint after folding it though, so I will be doing tat next.
There you go again, inspiring me to get out my paints! Been lazy about traditional art since I started messing around on Procreate 😅 Sometimes the idea of cleaning up after can be daunting lol. I appreciate your honesty about the paper that didn’t work for you, and it’s lovely to see your process as always!
You have helped me so much with papers! I had no idea why watercolor was so difficult for me for a very long time. It was my paper! I'm very interested in expiramenting with the folding paper!
I love how you put all the color of the rainbow in your paintings! OwO : D It really brings a lot of life to your paintings. : ) I want to try this paper out. My favorite type of watercolor paper is cold press because it looks like it soaked in to the paper instead of sitting on top of the paper.
Wtheck?!?! I literally put $40 worth of sample pack papers in my Jackson’s Art Store cart..while wondering if Arteza made some decent paper!! Thank you for this!!! Been missing your classes in Skillshare🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈
I've had a little use of an Arteza linen-bound watercolour sketchbook with Arteza Real Brush Pens, Staedtler dual tip watercolour pens, and various watercolour pencils, and I'd come to the same conclusion: colours "set" very quickly on this paper and it began to pill quickly with water, compared with, even say Hobbycraft's entry level watercolour paper (£6.50 for 50 A4 sheets). I guess if one used them for quick, wet-on-dry plein air watercolour sketches that's not terrible, but I wouldn't want to try using it for anything more "worked". Great review!
i dont know if there is another premium paper in their line, but i hate their 32 sheet watercolor pad. It discouraged me from even wanting to pick up a brush. And not just because of the texture. After trying other brands, I now have that premium watercolor pad just for testing paper like swatches etc. Honestly I think it so much more worth buying single sheets from a nice brand and cut them to your own needs. But hey, that's just my opinion and we're here for yours! Keep creating, stay safe and motivated. xoxo
I have been contemplating on which Arteza paper to get for the future and this video came in like a white knight, swooping in and saving me from any hassle. Thank you for making this video, it was a great help (:
I 100% believe the Sketchbook paper was created for field artists aka plein air and urban sketchers who want a paper that absorbs the paint quickly and dries exactly where you put it because they obviously aren't layering and are in an environment where you would have to work quickly. And also just sketches where you wouldn't necessarily do a finished piece, but add some colour here and there to enhance your sketch.
I would like to give the folded paper a try, it looks like it has a nice texture, the colors are vibrant and it doesn't seem like it would be frustrating to work with. Thank you for the video!
Very useful, thank you so much. Curious to try the folding canvas out as well. That is a very unique offer by Arteza and glad the paper performs well. Too bad about the sketchbook, because the other papers in the range seems to be functioning for WC quite well. Also hope you will be offering these as a set of prints because they look super awesome together :)
I've tried horrible papers before and then I used the Premium Pad, it was so different! I am still a total noob when it comes to traditional medium so I think I got really lucky with the right paper for practice. Thanks to your video I now what I can upgrade to once I feel more comfortable
Thank you for this comparison. Now it's easier for me to make me decision. I'll try the cotton paper. I've already the kids watercolor paper and der sketchbook. Best regards from Germany
Thank you for this video. My current Arches hot press pad also gives those little bubbles and there is a texture in the paint as it dries. I’m very happy to have found a paper review that actually points that out. I guess we have to use that characteristic in the painting...if you have found a way to eliminate that, I’d like to try it! Thanks again.
I just purchased a two pack of Arteza 76 page Watercolor book with Premium paper and wanted to say that it DOES NOT have the lined surface texture like the example in this video. It seems to be more like the framing paper which you said was also classified as Premium. As a true beginner I cant make any judgements about the paper, I just didnt want anyone to turn away from that watercolor book for fear the paper would be too textured. Thank you, Arleesha. 💕
Have you tried any of St Cuthberts Mills papers? I love love Bockingford paper from them, and they have a line of tinted watercolour papers that I think you might have some fun with!
I for one adore the sketchbook. I use the smooth side to do sketches and I use the watercolour side to do my watercoloursketches and with my watercolourmarkers. I realy love the paper. The other brand I use is arches... thak you for your point of vue. I sure gonna look into the folding paper. Should be grate for sending my work as cards...
Thank you for this review! I purchased the sketchbook and I truly do struggle and get frustrated with it. I may purchase one of the others to give it another try. I totally love the paper they use for the built in frame however wouldn’t want the built in frame 😆 it would be awesome for them to offer that paper in other forms.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and helpful video! I was just concerned about your brush which seemed really not getting back to its original shape after each stroke, hopefully you have bought a new one :-)
I love all of them😍your voice's so soothing and relaxing I think u should make a podcast. If u already did I'd love to listen to it while painting. I'm gonna go grab my paints and rewatch the video❤
Just Love your channel ! I'm completely new at all form of Arts and want to try watercolour after seeing your wonderful paintings .You are like a messenger from heaven giving me all these so precious informations ,cause I only want to buy the best matérials .Unfortunately and sadly I cannot follow on your links,cause I'm canadian . I really hope all americans looking up your links will purchase materials so you can get yourself some nice xmas gift! Thank you so much! The universe will bless you for all of your generosity!
Thank you so much for this review! I've put that sketchbook in my cart & removed it so many times. Although I really like it aesthetically the 110lb paper (& Amazon reviews) made me highly skeptical. I ultimately decided on their spiral wc sketchbooks because the paper is 140lb. I don't feel my art is worthy of anything but sketchbooks yet, but I plan to pick up the sheets you suggest when it's on sale & save it for when I better develop my skill.
Not that I can try any of the papers any time soon but your art is always inspiring and beautiful! I always try to jump onto drawing more realistic but at the same time not in a way that makes me bored. I have a history book full of beautiful realistic and attention grabbing pieces so if anyone recommend other illustration books I’ll be sure to check them out online! As always keep up the work *encouragemeeent oOoOo* can’t wait for next vid 😁
I'm really curious about the folding paper. If you paint on it while it's folded up, does it warp a lot from the water or does the structure help keep it flat?
I’m wondering if the reason the regular Expert (non-cotton) paper acted more like hot press was because you had used the smooth side? Since it’s dual sided, it seems like the textured wide acts a bit like the foldable paper you loved so much?
I have the Arteza Premium paper, and as a beginner, i don't mind the texture, even when i scan it i think the painting still looks good... but i wish layering on it was easier :( I have tried some 100% cotton paper samples before and OH MY GOD paiting on them was such a good experience, but theyre kinda pricey LOL
This video really was helpful. My only problem is with the sketchbook paper. I noticed it’s the one that’s 110 lb & I’ve never worked with watercolor all that much yet but learned 140 lb paper is best. Idk if arteza added a new watercolor sketchbook after you reviewed this but I’m hoping that it’s promising considering I just bought it. Haha
I’m curious as to how the arteza sketchbook compares to the global arts handbook watercolour sketchbook considering how similar they look. Is there anyone who has used both who can weigh in?
I love the idea for the diy frame paper! And I honestly hate the sketchbook paper. It's really hard to erase on it and I'm sad about that because I bought a pack of them a couple months ago and I dislike it so much I can't even use them. So I wasted the last of my money all because I wanted a Square SketchBook that could handle watercolor
I have not tried any Arteza products. I wonder if they have blocks... My Hahnemuhle Cezanne block is glued AND gauzed on all 4 sides. It is a bit like pulling teeth to get a sheet separated from it....I did get the the thing for half price.
I really enjoyed this video but I would like it if you ranked the papers from best to worse and the diffrent qualities that might be enjoyable to people I also really enjoy you watercolor making videos and hope you make more of the
Hey, so I hope this isn't an annoying question, I just really need to know. Anyway, I looked at your shop and didn't see it, but I was curious if you still have that last painting. The last one, on the expert 100% cotton, painting? If you do I would love love Love to buy it, original or print. Again I hope this annoying or anything. Have a good day!
I purchased the watercolour sketchbook a while ago and was really disappointed. As you have shown in the video the colour and the water are soaking into the paper immediately and cannot be lifted, which makes it difficult not only to lay down gradients and let colours move around but also to lay down an even layer of one colour. I imagine a lot of other people like me, who want to improve on their watercolour skills, are drawn to this sketchbook since it is quite cheap and the format and the linen cover look really nice. Though I have found that the paper works well for gouache if you use it in a very opaque way as well as for coloured pencils, ballpoint pens and some fineliners.
Wonderful review video! I do have a question about sides of the Arteza papers, I have had different experiences with both sides of their papers! Even pulling a sheet from the watercolor sketchbook I am very aware that I must use the “front” side of the sheet! Did you try both sides of the folding paper? I enjoyed watching your video and I commend your through process! Thank you.
I have tried the 100 cotton paper and had a VERY different experience with it. Almost the exact opposite of yours. I actually purchased it to try after watching some of your videos. I disliked the final product so much that I repainted it on different brand of paper and had much better results. Maybe I'll try it again with a different brand of paint.
I tested many of the Arteza paper (and their watercolors) and it felt really bad... I wanted to test the 100% cotton paper but it is as expensive as the Arches paper, here, in France, so I wonder if I’m not gonna just continue to work with Arches instead. Arteza makes cool products but they often come in bad or at best, average quality. Their watercolors may be the worst I’ve been using of all my watercolors tubes and pans, being chalky, opaque... Just my opinion here of course but if you want quality I’m not sure Arteza is the best option for you.
ive been so put of arteza watercolor paper since I tried their expert watercolor paper that isn't 100 percent cotton. Whenever I put down paint, even if I only left it for a second, the paint would leave a stain no matter what pigment or colors I used. Hopefully the rest of their papers don't have this issue.
it hurts my heart when beginners say paper doesn't matter. The person who said this was using watercolor on PRINTER paper.
Oof good luck to them then
OuCH that hurt my soul. But i cant diss them too bad- ive been there before too 😔
I had someone asking for advice in a FB group, he was told the problem was the printer paper he was using and got really upset saying that paper doesn’t matter, we were all wrong and we didn’t know anything about watercolour😂
Paper is waaaay more important than the class of paint.
Ooops that's where I am right now, lucky i watched the video and also saw your comment! hahaha
The Arteza 100% cotton watercolor paper is really good. They also make sketchbooks with the same paper. (Found on Amazon)
I've tested some local brands in Europe, but the Arteza Expert 100% cotton paper is still always on stock. I'm glad you made that video. I didn't know there is foldable watercolor paper, too.
Could you put a link up to Arteza 100% cotton watercolor SKETCHBOOK? because I do not see that anywhere.
I found an Arteza 100% cotton PAD and plenty of arteza watercolour sketchbooks but no 100% cotton sketchbooks. Maybe OP was referring to the pad? I’d be very interested to find out if there is a sketchbook though
Your art is just so unique and inspiring. When I first found the Chanel i was a little confused about the “rainbow skin” but now I see it as amazing and just so beautiful! Thank you for taking your time to put so much effort into your videos!
Wonderfull! I'll have to try out those frames! I also want to try out the cotton and the expert 100% cotton one. Those look exciting to use!
Kinda confused on how you edit that 2 days ago when she just put the video out... I do agree with you tho lol
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Oh my. I’m so glad to see an honest review of the sketchbook paper - I really hated working with it for watercolour, but found that it responded well when I used my inks or microns. I found when I erased my sketches from the sketchbook paper, but paper crumbled away a bit. I’ve got some beautiful ink drawings that I’m really proud of on that paper though, guess I got a bit creative with how I worked with it and the two I had served me well in the end. I do like the sound of their 100% cotton paper, I might consider trying it.
I have a watercolor pad that doesn't work well with watercolors (it acts like the layers are still wet even though they are dry and I can't really layer) but it is amazing with ink
I agree. It's terrible for watercolor, but if you work within the constraints of what DOES work well on it, you can use it successfully.
Gouache also works quite well with it :)
I love seeing other artists opinions on paper. I love the watercolor sketchbook papers but I think it's because I am working drier on the sketchbook and layering. It reminds me of the stillman & birn beta mixed media book. I dont carrefour their original premium paper because of the uniform texture but using the backside with watercolor markers and rubber stamping is great! I really like both of the expert papers. I love that there is something for everyone. I enjoyed this!
I sadly purchased the sketchbooks earlier this year. I was excited to work on them with watercolors at first, but then I noticed that the paper was behaving oddly. I have used the other arteza premium water color paper (the heavily textured one you used in the video, that they use in the spiral bound sketchbooks) and I thought they would behave comparably. I decided to test both papers and, while I could layer better in the first paper since the layers were not easily lifted, I noticed that the paint would sink into the paper and not move whatsoever, even ultramarine would stain the paper badly (it looked as if I had tried to lift a phthalo, that is how much this paper soaked in the paint). What is worse is that sometimes the paint spreads (a line of paint may become fuzzy around the edges and feather) after the paper completely dried. I decided to just use these sketchbooks for gouache, and if I plan on using them for watercolor then I will apply a layer of watercolor ground to help with the aforementioned issues. I am sad because the sketchbooks have a nice linen cover and come in larger sizes, but then again they were pretty inexpensive. You win some you lose some.
I like their wayercolor sketchbooks slot but I'm not soaking the paper. It makes me wonder if there was a bad batch.
I bought the sketchbooks a couple of months ago. I'm a beginner but found them so hard to work with compared even to student-grade Strathmore that I gave them to my son to draw in. At least one of us is happy!
@Isabelle McCusker The same thing happened to me
I've got the 3.5/5.5 arteza hardcover book and I actually really love it. I prefer the duller dried colors, and I've been more comfortable using and layering on this paper than I can ever remember being. I'm still a total newbie, and I can say I don't like my watercolor brush pens on it, but the gouache looks and dries so nicely for me. To each their own! I think that premium texture lines thing would drive me insane hahaha
Ah, gouache in the sketchbook is such a great idea!!! Im so glad you're enjoying the sketchbook ❤❤
beautiful I love the second eye soo much
I'm actually really curious about that folding one. It sort of makes me want to construct an inner frame out of square dowels to help keep the structure. I'm thinking of all sorts of display options now. haha
you make this look soo easy but I've been trying to practice with this video and it truly shows how much talent and skill you have.
Great info! I've been a loyal user of canson and arches for years, but am always interested to hear about alternative options (especially affordable ones!). Thanks so much for sharing!
Very interesting video. Your calm voice is relaxing and pleasant to listen to.
What a wonderful and helpful concept! Fantastic, thorough reviews of all these papers! Thank you!
I've been following you for a bit more than a year, and you've become way more expressive with your art and colors, it's gorgeous. I love your eyes!!
I’ve tried many of them. I think the sketch book paper is good for mixed media art. Like if you are combining watercolors, color pencil crayons, acrylics or other types of medium.
Ooooh I love that foldable paper! That Idea is gorgeous! I dont want to buy new paper but I have a silhouette cutting machine so maybe I can do something like that myself *thinking* I have to try that
Love the video! It was super helpful. My favourite one that I've tried is the expert 100% cotton one. I actually love the effect of the empty space.
Loved this video. Also have never seen framed watercolor sheets before!!! Totally want to check it out
I've only used Canson Montval Watercolour Paper until now. I so want to try these other brands now!
Thanks for this video! ❤️
This was super helpful! 💕 you inspired me to start my own art TH-cam channel and I just passed 300 subs! Thank you showing that artists can still be successful! ☺️
I subscribed to you. I love your work too. You're very talented.😊
Lorna Westwick thank you! 💕
Dhanisha Geerdharry 4 k now!!
Yay, I love your videos! I didn't know Arlisha inspired you, that's great! You inspire me 🤗
What a great tutorial. Been wondering how different different papers differed without having to buy them all! It really helped that I’ve been using Arteza already. Thank you 🧡
Thank you for the in depth explanation of the differences between the papers. That helps my decision more than being told to just buy something better.
I've used the folding paper one time, I had no idea it was not 100% cotton, although I was not extremely excited about the results of my painting, I just figured that was 100% me. Well, I'll be trying it again. It comes in two sizes by the way, and I found that it is sturdy when folded. I did not try to paint after folding it though, so I will be doing tat next.
There you go again, inspiring me to get out my paints! Been lazy about traditional art since I started messing around on Procreate 😅 Sometimes the idea of cleaning up after can be daunting lol. I appreciate your honesty about the paper that didn’t work for you, and it’s lovely to see your process as always!
i use the expert paper and i love it! i also use the premium but strictly for gouache. i find that the texture looks interesting with gouache.
You have helped me so much with papers! I had no idea why watercolor was so difficult for me for a very long time. It was my paper! I'm very interested in expiramenting with the folding paper!
I love how you put all the color of the rainbow in your paintings! OwO : D It really brings a lot of life to your paintings. : ) I want to try this paper out. My favorite type of watercolor paper is cold press because it looks like it soaked in to the paper instead of sitting on top of the paper.
Wtheck?!?! I literally put $40 worth of sample pack papers in my Jackson’s Art Store cart..while wondering if Arteza made some decent paper!! Thank you for this!!! Been missing your classes in Skillshare🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈
I've had a little use of an Arteza linen-bound watercolour sketchbook with Arteza Real Brush Pens, Staedtler dual tip watercolour pens, and various watercolour pencils, and I'd come to the same conclusion: colours "set" very quickly on this paper and it began to pill quickly with water, compared with, even say Hobbycraft's entry level watercolour paper (£6.50 for 50 A4 sheets). I guess if one used them for quick, wet-on-dry plein air watercolour sketches that's not terrible, but I wouldn't want to try using it for anything more "worked". Great review!
I soooooo want to try out that folding one. Wow. Thank you for doing this. Was very interesting and handy.x
i am astounded by that frame wow
i dont know if there is another premium paper in their line, but i hate their 32 sheet watercolor pad. It discouraged me from even wanting to pick up a brush. And not just because of the texture. After trying other brands, I now have that premium watercolor pad just for testing paper like swatches etc. Honestly I think it so much more worth buying single sheets from a nice brand and cut them to your own needs. But hey, that's just my opinion and we're here for yours!
Keep creating, stay safe and motivated. xoxo
I have been contemplating on which Arteza paper to get for the future and this video came in like a white knight, swooping in and saving me from any hassle. Thank you for making this video, it was a great help (:
I 100% believe the Sketchbook paper was created for field artists aka plein air and urban sketchers who want a paper that absorbs the paint quickly and dries exactly where you put it because they obviously aren't layering and are in an environment where you would have to work quickly. And also just sketches where you wouldn't necessarily do a finished piece, but add some colour here and there to enhance your sketch.
I agree - such use would seem to be the best fit for its properties.
I would like to give the folded paper a try, it looks like it has a nice texture, the colors are vibrant and it doesn't seem like it would be frustrating to work with. Thank you for the video!
Very useful, thank you so much. Curious to try the folding canvas out as well. That is a very unique offer by Arteza and glad the paper performs well. Too bad about the sketchbook, because the other papers in the range seems to be functioning for WC quite well.
Also hope you will be offering these as a set of prints because they look super awesome together :)
I love the idea of that folding paper.
Thank you! I am keen to try the frames and 100 percent cotton papers.
This is so incredibly helpful!! Thank you!
thank you for this! I've been wanting a good practice paper and this helped out a lot.
Love it! The “frame” was interesting!
The foldable paper is so cool! I'm going to have to check it out :)
I love your reviews! So much information, you saved me so much time and money 💕
I've tried horrible papers before and then I used the Premium Pad, it was so different! I am still a total noob when it comes to traditional medium so I think I got really lucky with the right paper for practice. Thanks to your video I now what I can upgrade to once I feel more comfortable
Very nicely done review. Thank you!
Thank you for this comparison. Now it's easier for me to make me decision. I'll try the cotton paper. I've already the kids watercolor paper and der sketchbook. Best regards from Germany
Thank you for this video. My current Arches hot press pad also gives those little bubbles and there is a texture in the paint as it dries. I’m very happy to have found a paper review that actually points that out. I guess we have to use that characteristic in the painting...if you have found a way to eliminate that, I’d like to try it! Thanks again.
I just purchased a two pack of Arteza 76 page Watercolor book with Premium paper and wanted to say that it DOES NOT have the lined surface texture like the example in this video. It seems to be more like the framing paper which you said was also classified as Premium. As a true beginner I cant make any judgements about the paper, I just didnt want anyone to turn away from that watercolor book for fear the paper would be too textured.
Thank you, Arleesha. 💕
Have you tried any of St Cuthberts Mills papers? I love love Bockingford paper from them, and they have a line of tinted watercolour papers that I think you might have some fun with!
Those sound really cool! Do you know where the company is based?
@@phthalo7401 The UK.
Arteza recently released a 100% cotton Hot Pressed pad, & I’m really curious to see how it compares to the Expert non-cotton pad.
This was a much needed video. Thank you so much! 🖤
I for one adore the sketchbook. I use the smooth side to do sketches and I use the watercolour side to do my watercoloursketches and with my watercolourmarkers. I realy love the paper. The other brand I use is arches... thak you for your point of vue. I sure gonna look into the folding paper. Should be grate for sending my work as cards...
I love your art so much! Amazing video :) I am curious about the "rainbow skin" painting technique on dark skin
Thank you for this review! I purchased the sketchbook and I truly do struggle and get frustrated with it. I may purchase one of the others to give it another try. I totally love the paper they use for the built in frame however wouldn’t want the built in frame 😆 it would be awesome for them to offer that paper in other forms.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and helpful video! I was just concerned about your brush which seemed really not getting back to its original shape after each stroke, hopefully you have bought a new one :-)
I love all of them😍your voice's so soothing and relaxing I think u should make a podcast. If u already did I'd love to listen to it while painting.
I'm gonna go grab my paints and rewatch the video❤
Maybe the Sketchbook will be a good fit for another medium like pencil and colour pencil drawings👍
I think so too!
Wowwww, to the frame:) haven't watched the full video yet though
I have been using Bristol paper with watercolours 🙆 and now im upgrading to Arches...Night and Day
Just Love your channel ! I'm completely new at all form of Arts and want to try watercolour after seeing your wonderful paintings .You are like a messenger from heaven giving me all these so precious informations ,cause I only want to buy the best matérials .Unfortunately and sadly I cannot follow on your links,cause I'm canadian . I really hope all americans looking up your links will purchase materials so you can get yourself some nice xmas gift! Thank you so much! The universe will bless you for all of your generosity!
Thank you so much for this review! I've put that sketchbook in my cart & removed it so many times. Although I really like it aesthetically the 110lb paper (& Amazon reviews) made me highly skeptical. I ultimately decided on their spiral wc sketchbooks because the paper is 140lb. I don't feel my art is worthy of anything but sketchbooks yet, but I plan to pick up the sheets you suggest when it's on sale & save it for when I better develop my skill.
Very useful video. It would have been helpful to see what the actual pads/books look like.
Arleesha literally shows them all over the first 2 minutes!
Thank you for the informative video.
I don't care about the paper, I just love watching this woman's creative process. As a kindergarten level artist, it's something I aspire to!
Thanks ma
This is really helpful 😊
Not that I can try any of the papers any time soon but your art is always inspiring and beautiful! I always try to jump onto drawing more realistic but at the same time not in a way that makes me bored. I have a history book full of beautiful realistic and attention grabbing pieces so if anyone recommend other illustration books I’ll be sure to check them out online! As always keep up the work *encouragemeeent oOoOo* can’t wait for next vid 😁
Love the idea of the frame papers, but they are over twice the price in the uk. 36.99 for twenty sheets? No thanks.
Lovely video as always arlee
I'm really curious about the folding paper. If you paint on it while it's folded up, does it warp a lot from the water or does the structure help keep it flat?
I’m wondering if the reason the regular Expert (non-cotton) paper acted more like hot press was because you had used the smooth side? Since it’s dual sided, it seems like the textured wide acts a bit like the foldable paper you loved so much?
how dare someone dislike this amazing video
I have the Arteza Premium paper, and as a beginner, i don't mind the texture, even when i scan it i think the painting still looks good... but i wish layering on it was easier :(
I have tried some 100% cotton paper samples before and OH MY GOD paiting on them was such a good experience, but theyre kinda pricey LOL
I didn't know they had 100% cotton paper. And I'd like to try that hot press paper for my colored pencil drawings.
This video really was helpful. My only problem is with the sketchbook paper. I noticed it’s the one that’s 110 lb & I’ve never worked with watercolor all that much yet but learned 140 lb paper is best. Idk if arteza added a new watercolor sketchbook after you reviewed this but I’m hoping that it’s promising considering I just bought it. Haha
I’m curious as to how the arteza sketchbook compares to the global arts handbook watercolour sketchbook considering how similar they look. Is there anyone who has used both who can weigh in?
Yay I'm early I love your vids one day I want my paintings to look like yours🙂
I like your brushes . What are they pls ?
Con you make an affordable watercolour sketchbook review in the future?
I love the idea for the diy frame paper! And I honestly hate the sketchbook paper. It's really hard to erase on it and I'm sad about that because I bought a pack of them a couple months ago and I dislike it so much I can't even use them. So I wasted the last of my money all because I wanted a Square SketchBook that could handle watercolor
I know that this particular sketchbook is two-sided. Did you tested both sides to see if there was any difference? c:
I have the premium ,just not sure about the texture..great review though 😀
also if possible can you make a similar video to this one except reviewing watercolor sketchbooks .
I have not tried any Arteza products. I wonder if they have blocks... My Hahnemuhle Cezanne block is glued AND gauzed on all 4 sides. It is a bit like pulling teeth to get a sheet separated from it....I did get the the thing for half price.
I really enjoyed this video but I would like it if you ranked the papers from best to worse and the diffrent qualities that might be enjoyable to people I also really enjoy you watercolor making videos and hope you make more of the
Your choice of colours is so interesting. How would you describe your style?
Hey, so I hope this isn't an annoying question, I just really need to know. Anyway, I looked at your shop and didn't see it, but I was curious if you still have that last painting. The last one, on the expert 100% cotton, painting?
If you do I would love love Love to buy it, original or print.
Again I hope this annoying or anything.
Have a good day!
fantastic eyes! 目だけで様々な表現がありますね！
私も絵を描くので難しさはよくわかります✨
I purchased the watercolour sketchbook a while ago and was really disappointed.
As you have shown in the video the colour and the water are soaking into the paper immediately and cannot be lifted, which makes it difficult not only to lay down gradients and let colours move around but also to lay down an even layer of one colour.
I imagine a lot of other people like me, who want to improve on their watercolour skills, are drawn to this sketchbook since it is quite cheap and the format and the linen cover look really nice.
Though I have found that the paper works well for gouache if you use it in a very opaque way as well as for coloured pencils, ballpoint pens and some fineliners.
I wonder if Arteza comes in hot press? I've searched on internet and failed to get the information.
do you know what paper the spiral bound expert sketchbooks use?
Are the expert cotton watercolor paper better than fabriano studio?
Wonderful review video! I do have a question about sides of the Arteza papers, I have had different experiences with both sides of their papers! Even pulling a sheet from the watercolor sketchbook I am very aware that I must use the “front” side of the sheet! Did you try both sides of the folding paper? I enjoyed watching your video and I commend your through process! Thank you.
I really love how loose you paint. Makes me wanna love watercolor more
I think any of these papers (except the sketchbook one) would be a great upgrade from the Canson XL watercolor paper without breaking the bank
i missed you arleesha!
I have tried the 100 cotton paper and had a VERY different experience with it. Almost the exact opposite of yours. I actually purchased it to try after watching some of your videos. I disliked the final product so much that I repainted it on different brand of paper and had much better results. Maybe I'll try it again with a different brand of paint.
I tested many of the Arteza paper (and their watercolors) and it felt really bad... I wanted to test the 100% cotton paper but it is as expensive as the Arches paper, here, in France, so I wonder if I’m not gonna just continue to work with Arches instead. Arteza makes cool products but they often come in bad or at best, average quality. Their watercolors may be the worst I’ve been using of all my watercolors tubes and pans, being chalky, opaque... Just my opinion here of course but if you want quality I’m not sure Arteza is the best option for you.
ive been so put of arteza watercolor paper since I tried their expert watercolor paper that isn't 100 percent cotton. Whenever I put down paint, even if I only left it for a second, the paint would leave a stain no matter what pigment or colors I used. Hopefully the rest of their papers don't have this issue.
What kind of brush is that you're using?