Baohong Watercolor Paper - Rough vs Cold Press

In this video I compare my Baohong Artist Grade Rough and Cold Press paper. I compare the textures of these two quality papers and even do some test painting so you can see the features of these two papers, side by side. #baohong #watercolorpaper #roughvscoldpress
I purchased this Baohong Artist Grade Rough paper on Amazon. I purchased 10 sheets of paper for $58 US in March 2022. Here's a link to the product: amzn.to/3qf8fve
I unbox the Baohong watercolor paper and show how it arrives from the shipper. Next I demonstrate how to rip these imperial size sheets of watercolor paper down to a standard painting sizes.
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Basic supplies in my watercolor studio include:
Baohong 140lb Cold Press 100% Cotton Paper - amzn.to/3Kk34T0
Arches 140lb Cold Press 100% Cotton Paper - amzn.to/2AoQzGj
Stephen Quiller Porcelain Palette - amzn.to/2Zugg2u
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints - amzn.to/2LrwmBK
M. Graham Watercolor Paints - amzn.to/2YZbY3c
Princeton Neptune Watercolor Brushes - amzn.to/33L1oRH
Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes - amzn.to/3KrzJWD
Princeton Neptune Quill Brushes - amzn.to/3GK3bF3
Mijello 2-Liter Water Bucket - amzn.to/2ySbz7N
Stephen Quiller Color Wheel - amzn.to/3fDCE0v
If you'd like to learn more about how I set up my watercolor studio watch: • Watercolor Artist Stud...
I am not paid to review the products in this video. However, I receive a small commission for sales resulting from the links above. Thank you for supporting this channel. Have a great day!

[@jennifer_y_fischer]

I love Baohong paper. I've been hesitant to try the Artist's grade rough because their cold press has so much texture. This was VERY helpful. Also being new to watercolor, I had no idea how easy it was to tear down the sheets. Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Jennifer. Thank you for your feedback and welcome to the channel. I used to use Arches Watercolor Paper exclusively. But I have come to prefer Baohong. I hope you like the rough paper!!

[@jennifer_y_fischer]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio just wanted to thank you again. I've found some discontinued paper sheets. And because I know how to handle it now, I wasn't afraid to buy a ton of it. So now I can practice all I want to with larger pieces and not feel like I'm wasting money. It's been incredibly freeing and I've been able just let myself lose with intuitive painting. It brings me so much joy, I've kind of stopped caring if anyone else likes it! They do. But there's no fear in sharing my pieces now! And my work will only get better as I learn technical skills and basic art concepts. (I'm new to art in general, not just watercolor. ) I know you like helping people. I really needed to locate some freedom somewhere in my life and I so appreciate you giving me the tools I needed to find it.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

@@jennifer_y_fischer Thank you so much for your comment, Jennifer. I'm so glad to hear you have found greater freedom in your creative process. I agree....that freedom is so important. Have a great day and keep on painting!!

[@SarahAndBoston]

Thanks for demystifying the whole process of buying large sheets of paper! I was surprised at how much cheaper it is and I love the ability to create any size you like. Great video as always, and I liked seeing the cold press vs rough comparison. Never heard of the paper company before, so I am glad to learn about another option. There’s so much to learn in the world of watercolor.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

It has become my "go to" way of buying paper.

[@unscribble7975]

I just switched to Baohong and absolutely love it! (Both Cold and Rough) Thank you!!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Wonderful! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for leaving feedback. I really appreciate it.

[@kathrynlehotsky2815]

Love this video . You explain the differences well. I,too, use arches. I use a lot of it as I am a professional artist. I do not appreciate how costly arches has become and am open to trying other papers. You have helped me make that choice easier. Thank you. Kathryn

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome. Baohong also has an Academy Grade (i.e. student grade) which is even more affordable. I use that for value studies and other practice pieces....and save even more. It is definitely the BEST student grade paper I have ever used.

[@rebeccalyons1327]

Thanks

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome!!

[@dannychen1064]

very nice comparison. The rough seems smoother than I expected. definitely a good quality paper.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for watching and leaving feedback. I have used three brands of rough texture watercolor paper - Saunders Waterford, Arches and Baohong. The Baohong seems slightly more rough than the other two brands. I used to use only cold press, but I'm starting to use rough more, because I like the texture it gives to my landscape paintings.

[@dannychen1064]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio The texture is really interesting for landscapes. thanks for sharing.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I agree. :-)

[@creativespark7371]

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve been wanting to try Baohong W.C. paper for months now, but I wasn’t sure if it was really good quality cotton or not. Unfortunately I don’t have extra money to waste so any art supplies I buy I have to use up, even if they are bad quality. I really appreciate it when you review art supplies because it helps me make informed choices and keeps me from wasting money and being forced to use bad supplies!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I'm glad you found this video helpful. I have a few other videos on Baohong on my channel. Check out this playlist that shows all the supplies in my studio: kzbin.info/aero/PL56pdf5jJBm5M3qIGvw7itaLN-if5MSNr

[@marlenafamamalfitano9196]

we need to know this. I lovr Baohang, i think it is excellent paper.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I agree with you. I love using Baohong Artist Grade paper. I use both the Rough textured paper and Cold Press paper.

[@paintlady2268]

😳 Oh no, not another paper to try!?! I've got a paper problem already🤣 Have you tried Hahnemühle? Gotta say, it was love at first wash for me. I've been watching, and enjoying, some of your KZbins lately. By the by, I'm Brenda HM from back in the Angela Fehr days.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Brenda. Thanks for leaving a comment and saying "hi". I still recall some of the important lessons I learned from Angela. I will have to try Hahnemuhle. I hear good things about it. Thanks for sharing.

[@jennw6809]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio I adore Hahnemuhle and you can get it from Wet Paint in loose sheets, and also from a bookbinding place I discovered called Talas. Cheap Joe's is too expensive, but they have a great price on my other fave Lanaquarelle.

[@jennw6809]

Thanks, I've been wondering about the loose sheets on Amazon. I prefer them to blocks and they are so much cheaper. Does it have a watermark? You say Arches is twice the price, but FYI Dick Blick offers Arches in 5 packs for 43.90. It's gone up a bit recently but still unquestionably the cheapest way to get Arches. Shipping is free if you meet the minimum.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Jenn. Thanks for the tip about buying Arches at Blick. Honestly, I've started to focus on using Baohong. The Baohong paper is least expensive as full sheets. I buy it on Amazon. It comes in a loose roll of 10 sheets. It flattens very nicely. The sheets I bought do NOT have a watermark, which I prefer. The paper is too valuable to lose some to a watermark. :-) amzn.to/3pUFrYk

[@Foolish_huan]

Question, what is the imperial size? Is that different from a full size watercolor sheet?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

An imperial size watercolor sheet is 30"x22". That is what is referred to as a "full size" sheet. The measurements can be slightly different from some manufacturers....but they are essentially the same.

[@christianahoch3186]

Thank you for this comparison! I see you are a NW area artist - I spotted that WSF painting over your shoulder! Where do you order your Baohong paper????

[@jennw6809]

Amazon - she has a link in the description

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Christiana! Thanks for leaving a comment and for watching my channel. Yes. I live in the Pacific Northwest and LOVE to paint the waterways and ferries. I have a few paintings of ferries on my website - www.krisdebruine.com. I purchase my Baohong via Amazon. Here's a link. Enjoy and keep on painting - amzn.to/3pUFrYk

[@yennyf3478]

Is Baohong Masters Choice different from Baohong Artist grade (without "Masters Choice" label)?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

As far as I can tell, from my online research, Master's Choice is the same paper as Artist Grade. Both have the same Baohong logo. The paper is manufactured by the same mill in China and meets the same standards. However it is sold through different channels. (i.e. I can't find Master's Choice on Amazon). You can learn more about the fascinating story of Baohong on this website - baohongpaper.com/index.php I hope this helps. Have a great day.

[@yennyf3478]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Thank you so much. It really helps. Have a great day too.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Only halfway through, but question for you. Everyone loves the deckle edge, but since it hardly ever shows in a framed piece, why "waste" even that little bit? I don't like the word waste, when it comes to supplies, but I couldn't think of one to fit the situation. So glad to hear your review of this paper, I've been wondering about it. Keep loving your videos! Do I denote a touch of sarcasm? Thank you so much.❤

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Haha. No sarcasm....I actually really do like making the videos. They are a LOT of work, but I enjoy the process. I've also found that making the videos forces me to think through my own watercolor choices and techniques. I hope you are enjoying them. Thanks for watching and leaving feedback.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Oops. Forgot to answer the "deckled edge" question. Sometimes I give my paintings away (or even sell them) without matte or frame. It is nice to have deckled edge in that instance. Sometimes I frame them in floating frames, sandwiched between two plexiglass sheets. It is essential to have the nice edge in that instance. But, you're right if you are always matte/framing your paintings I guess it doesn't matter. Great question.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio I love the deckled edge, it never occurred to me to use plexiglass. Brilliant. And a good reason to tape all the way to the edge😎