CHEAP paper that's as GOOD as the expensive ones (watercolor paper)

Baohong Academy Paper
#artsupplies #watercolorpainting #watercolor

[@bernadettebaldonado3150]

My favorite watercolor paper and they have a watercolor journal, too. I really enjoy using this paper.

[@Pointebrush]

Makes me wish I journaled 😉

[@l.e.phillips]

Oooh! I’m definitely gonna look for the journal!

[@griffinharvey3910]

@Pointebrush - FYI - Baohong 'Academy' is their Student grade, while their professional is called 'Artist'. Meeden Art Supplies sells Baohong Academy under the Meeden name; identified as the Baohong product.

[@atomiclisa]

Thank you!

[@griffinharvey3910]

@@atomiclisa Your welcome! A further update for you ~ Baohong is now marketing their "Artist" product as "Master's Choice".

[@pastelmacaroon]

​@@griffinharvey3910 I read a comment on a different video that the academy line is getting discontinued. Is this true?

[@griffinharvey3910]

@@pastelmacaroon Wow! That's the first I've heard of it! Any idea the source of it? I find it hard to imagine they would discontinue it, as their sales are booming in the more recent couple of years. They've hooked up with more vendors, and have sent product to many on line artists with channels for review. It's that awareness that has made their name become known. Because it's 100% cotton, without a huge difference in the 2 products, they could decide it doesn't make sense to produce both, and go forward with the one with the higher price point. Artist - Master's Choice. Will be interesting to find out more!

[@shadowguard3578]

Baohing is great and I love the block format.

[@Pointebrush]

So do I! And honestly I use the student grade academy which is giving my arches a run for it’s money 😂

[@missparadise879]

Literally the best paper!

[@Ooamad]

It's now more expensive than other of watercolor papers brand 😮😮

[@CindyCallahan227]

The Academy version of this brand is just as good, if not better, than the “professional” Baohong. 😊

[@christinehayes1475]

Thank you, I was wondering about this paper. Now I know!!

[@Pointebrush]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sonjadonovan2016]

I just began with watercolor and I ordered a small pad of their 200 g paper on a whim. I was completely blown away. I love that it now even has Margot approval!❤❤❤ Will try the 300 g version next.

[@Dg.watercolor]

I've been using Baohong for 3 years now, it's an amazing paper for it's price point, and their travel pads are beautiful

[@carolelavergne-tx9kp]

Just received my first pad - a whole new experience working on this Academy paper, loving it! Yes it 😅s 100% cotton, yes it is more expensive, but the price difference is well worth it and the experience is awesome!

[@crohillhouse]

They are connected to Meeden. It's really nice paper. This and Arches are my two go to papers.

[@Love2Create62]

I use this more than any paper! Love it!

[@Pointebrush]

Me too!

[@silviaaa2316]

This is the brand I used when I studies watercolor in my undergrad in China, I'm so glad that they are available on Amazon! Definitely gonna buy them😊

[@BohoAstronaut]

I just ordered some hot press from them. Im waiting for it now. 😊

[@sarahbrackenridgeart]

I have a feeling the price is going to be driven up real soon.

[@Babyjohn8170]

Just got this watercolor paper for Christmas. Haven’t tried it out yet.

[@alliev8701]

I have tried so many papers and recently tried this one, love it.

[@lisaengland3028]

So much to learn. I have been dabbling in paint for a few years now. Learning from home using KZbin and Pinterest for 3 or 4 years now. I am now going from acrylic to water color and what a different experience. In a very challenging way. So many questions. Starting with brushes. Do I need 2 different sets? What are the best brands to invest in? And I like challenging myself to stay with a brush for the fine details so what are some best fine point brush options? Thank you. And the paper help is greatly appreciated.

[@appleknocker56]

This was paper used after Canson XL. It’s not Arches & learned each watercolor paper has its own pro’s & cons! Got the “student grade” & except for lifting colors off actually not bad paper & saw comment that “artist grade” of this paper doesn’t mean it’s better! Don’t paint like Bob Ross did but will do (practice one’s on BH) paper & also Arches 😊.

[@CarlosRodriguez-cj8oo]

Thanks for the info lovely lady. I was hoping for a huge bargain. It's about the same price as Canson XL. That works beautifully.

[@loricallister5836]

Soooo much better than Canson for absorbing water rather rhat sitting on top paper. Give it a try

[@finnthewestiefinnmccool5916]

Yeah they aren’t cheap in the U.K. 😂 20 sheets of baohong paper is around £70 which makes it more expensive than Arches

[@Pointebrush]

No way!!! That’s crazy! I’m wondering if it’s a customs and taxation thing. What a shame because the paper really is a terrific value over on this side of the pond

[@lindairvine50]

That is incorrect, it's 20.00 including delivery on eBay. Same brand 100% cotton 20 sheets.

[@maryellen9503]

really great practice paper.

[@2BlackQQeyes]

You mentioned cold press, but what about for hot press?

[@sherryfurr9115]

I discovered this last year and it is my number one go to paper.

[@Pointebrush]

It really is fantastic!

[@pennywheeler2598]

My Favorite🩷

[@ennelle2024]

Its still not inexpensive

[@sandorkocso1798]

help!!!!!!!!! how do i separate the pages? i tried with a palette knife and it's not going well :((((((((( is there a secret?

[@Pointebrush]

Try a butter knife! A bone folder can do the job too but I find that a blunt butter knife is the best. And go slowly as you work your way around the perimeter of the block 👍

[@sandorkocso1798]

thank you. tried better with waddling the knife and they came out unripped but the residue is annoying :))) i now find out they are stacked like that to keep the page as flat as possible before you break it off the block @@Pointebrush

[@kuraicraft]

i use the blunt side of a narrow butter knife and it comes off clean :)

[@ankeshmbbs]

thats not cheap 😂

[@Music_Sync_d]

This paper is just a game changer, best fr🤌🤌