Hahnemuhle Watercolor Paper Review

[@jennw6809]

Super helpful to see the same painting on two different papers, thanks!!

[@CindiInk]

I loved seeing the same painting done on cellulose vs cotton! Thank you.

[@back2basicsmomplj857]

Thanks Lindsay! I LOVE when you show us papers!

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello 👋how're you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@pamelasertich9850]

The daffodil was so pretty!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Yes, the daffodil on the postcard - just gorgeous! The cabbage rose and other detailed roses are beautiful, as well. And the rocks on the 100% rag paper is so well done.

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello 👋how're you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@mandiimade4466]

I won the harmony block off of a watercolor month giveaway thru Angela fehr and I'm in Baltimore MD so was very grateful when I received it! it's truly a wonderful product and love it alot. it was great to see this as I didn't know much about the brand.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I didn't either, I got a pad of their calligraphy paper in a smart art box and loved it, so when the company asked me to try these I jumped at the chance. Great quality!

[@purplerose4150]

I just got the postcards in the mail. Ordered them through Amazon and paid 12.76 with prime free shipping. Did One still live and it turned out well

[@diegogval]

Best review/demonstration of the Hahnemuhle line of papers on youtube. Real work on paper! I use them all the time and it seems I've settled with rough texture on most of their papers. I find the cold press/matt surface is a little too smoth in comparison with Fabriano 5 cold press (my favorite, but more expensive). I don´t see too much of a performance difference between Expression and Harmony; at least not as much as Akademie vs Professional papers. I'm using Harmony in block format a lot (12" x 16") and it behaves nicely. Expression(in sheet) has a crazy amount of expansion when wet. Way more than I'd like, but it dries flat. It reminds me of Lana Sugarcane. All in all, they're excellent papers. Best bang for the buck, at least in my country.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hi Diego, thanks for adding your experience with these papers. They were all new to me as we don't get this brand much in the United States. The rough sounds lovely, I might have to see if I can find it! Thanks for commenting!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Diego Valdevino So Diego, besides the handling of water what is the difference in the Cezanne and Expression? Wait or is it Harmony? I thought she used Cezanne. I am confused, I think. Nevermind my question - I do not think I can afford it. It's "Arches" or "Stonehenge" and "Bee" for me. Just fun to try others. Thanks anyway!

[@diegogval]

According to Hahnemuehle, both Expression and Harmony are more heavily sized than their Akademie/Mould-made couterparts to better support masking tape and fluid. IMO, Harmony is better than the papers from the Akademy line I've used, while Expression is below the mould-made line. Harmony cold press texture is nice, but borders being too smooth. Expression has a smoother surface and is cold press only, although it is "interesting" for lack of a better term( reminds me of a soft linen canvas). Cezanne is more "pleasant" to use and has a texture kind like Canson Heritage. All in all Cezanne is a superior paper, while Expression is more middle of the road. Eg., I can buy a block of 20 sheets of Expression cheaper than a block of Cezanne ( 12"x16" BRL 139,90 vs BRL 149,90). An intermediate line of papers for an intermediate painter like myself. Fit like gloves.

[@cassiescreations9828]

Diego Valdevino I still consider myself a beginner but I like trying different papers - 100% rag cotton, that is. I also enjoy the rough surfaces for texture (that "canvas type" sounds interesting). This is all good information. Perhaps I can find some sample packs at my American store. Thanks so very much.

[@creativeplanetjanet]

Awww, the kitties @ 2:48 - I want to learn how to paint them like that. Looks like good example of how the water and paper carry the paint for you if you just let go so it can do its thing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Just make a shape with water and drop in the paint, be loose and have fun!

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello 👋how're you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@JanineMarieChrysler]

Love the postcards and tin.

[@susanhamilton1822]

Gosh Lindsay, I loved the Daffodil painting and the gummy bears. So very vibrant! This is one paper I haven't tried yet.

[@ianjackson5834]

I have been using Hahnemuhle as my main paper for some time now and have had no complaints with both the 100% cellulose or the 100% cotton... thank you for the veview

[@ianjackson5834]

try this link for jacksons in the uk...... www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=hahnemule

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks for the feedback Ian, I trust your opinion:)

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your review was great, and your paintings are so pretty!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@laurakenney100]

You're postcards came out great. I love them! All your paintings came out beautiful. It looks like you could pick one of those gummy bears right off the page. Thanks for the great demo.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@CarolynStOnge]

Love love the gummy bears!

[@isabelaneves7253]

Their bamboo paper is really fun as well !!!!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Isabela Neves How do you use the bamboo paper?

[@isabelaneves7253]

Cassie's Creations I use it as watercolor paper

[@cassiescreations9828]

Isabela Neves OK. Thanks!

[@lilianshen]

what a great review, Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@AafkeVultink]

This is wc paper that is fairly affordable in my country and I really love it. Wont break the bank and it holds great. In the netherlands the wc booklets are starting from under ten euro. I mean for that price?? Cant beat that.

[@azzuparis]

Hi Lindsay, your paintings are gorgeous! I have used the watercolor book and I like it. I also have 3 blocks of their anniversary edition, 200 lbs and it's a great paper! Thanks for sharing this review 😊

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Thanks for the review Lindsay. 💞💫

[@bevroberts8440]

I did enjoy the review because I loved seeing all of your paintings + that tin is just so darn cute! The rooster logo is great...I have a thing for roosters, lol.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks Bev! I used up all of the cards and cut more! I found the cutest postcard stamps at the post office so mailing them has been so fun too! (email me your mailing addy bev and I'll send you one:) [e-mail])

[@AvisadRay]

Ohhhh great! Thank you!

[@sumbae7668]

I honestly thought you put gummibears on your paper. They look so realistic and the colours are so vibrant. Thank you for this review 💖

[@alejandrooliverosv.8555]

Sincerely I don't like your style, but I have to recognize that the gummy bears watercolor painting is very nice. Good job!!

[@yueseishuku]

I really love Hahnemuhle's products S2

[@anitaholmes6824]

Great review! TFS

[@ecrinsabacavlan6939]

Hi Lindsay! Could you please help me choose between the hahnemuhle and arches cotton watercolor blocks? That would be super helpful. Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are both good. I like The collection and Cezzane for cotton from Hahnemulhe. Hahnemule sizing is vegan and arches us geletin if that matters to you. Quality is equal

[@marimaf6561]

Witch one can handle better a little mixed media? Can cotton paper handle it?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

All of them can

[@AafkeVultink]

I Really love that daffodile painting you did on the expression block. Hope you can do a yt on it as well can you post a freeze frame on that one on your blog with photo reference?? That is typicly my go to style for botanicals so jay :P

[@thefrugalcrafter]

the full length tutorial in in my watercolor flower workshop online course!

[@AafkeVultink]

have to check on my wallet if it agrees with that hehe. If I have some to spare you just might see me. I love to support your work so me and my wallet will be having us a little discussion...

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😁 Thanks to Marty, I have the postcards.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Marty is such an enabler, I owe a shelf or two of supplies to Marty (Owings Art) LOL!

[@DrawingWithFire]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich lmbo!! 😂 So very true. I think we all need to get him back in a fun way. 😉

[@damontracyvis1017]

Have you tried the Hahnemühle Cornwall watercolor paper?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I havent

[@suzanneschlief5041]

Lindsay, what wonderful postcard paintings. I am new to watercoloring and your videos and recommendations really inspire me. I lov supplies and often I'm afraid to mess up or hesitant to jump in. Your style has helped me get over this fear and get going. I think each of those postcards would make fabulous tutorials. I'm often intimidated by larger page tutorials. I love your style of teaching and explaining. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. I've actually purchased several items upon your video reviews. Each review was dead on and I was very pleased with my purchases.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am so happy to hear that! I miss doing the smaller card tutorials, I think I will make some postcard/greeting card ones. Thanks for the reminder!

[@peachiegrinsxd]

Woah! Those floral postcards are gorgeous! And I’m not able to find those triangular brushes anymore is there something comparable?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I found this on amazon: amzn.to/2M31olp but Jerry's Artarama also had some (actually the amazon one is sold by jerrys) the Beste and SoHo ones are good (the soho one is a bargain, let me find it, the #6 is $3.49 half of the amazon price: www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-urban-artist-brushes ) so Jerry's is probably your best bet if you are in the united states. If you are u Europe Jackson's might be a better bet and PlayCrafts in the Philippines has them too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh and I will be using the wedge brush in my video tomorrow!

[@rentedtux1883]

Any tips on how to remove sheets from the blocks? Its terribly difficult

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I use a butter knife

[@rentedtux1883]

@@thefrugalcrafter thanks. I'll give it a shot

[@arthurkoopmanswatercolors]

A palette knife will do as well

[@barbararegina5198]

What would you say the difference is between cezanne and expression, if they are both 140 cold press cotton?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Cezanne is mould made and the expression is machine made:)

[@nanezferrer3565]

does it have the same surface on both sides ??? like can i use the back side wheneever i want to draw

[@yelsyels]

Is that Daffodil a project in the watercolour class?

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Yes, and her online class is really wonderful! I am enjoying it so much!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

it is the advanced lesson in watercolor flower workshop:)

[@me04100]

Wow..my head is swimming....

[@kathypatterson4630]

I understand blending, but I don't know the term blooming. Could you please explain.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

blooming occurs when the paper dries unevenly and you end up with ruffle edge shape in a wash that looks like a flower or cauliflower. You can force a bloom by dropping water into a damp wash but often they are created unintentionally (and un wanted) on wood based paper.

[@ladyshadow79]

What a great review! Thanks for sharing. I would Love to see a tutorial on that beautiful daffodil that today showed. It was absolutely gorgeous!

[@robincooper9323]

Hi Lindsay! What is the difference between the Cezanne paper and the Expressions paper?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The cezanne is mould made and the block has 10 sheets and the expression is machine made I think, the texture is more uniform. I think the cezanne texture is nicer, like Arches but they are both 100% cotton and externally sized. The expression block has 20 sheets but they may offer other sheet count pads or blocks.

[@robincooper9323]

Thank you!

[@nanezferrer3565]

Can i use the back of hahnemuhle cezanne ? i mean ,are both sides of paper the same ????

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes

[@nanezferrer3565]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you

[@starshinesoldier]

Great review as always! I was wondering what the difference is between the Cézanne cotton paper and the Expression cotton paper?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

the Cezanne is mould made and the expression is machine made so the texture on the expression is a little more uniform. I prefer the mould made but they are both really nice:

[@joedomeier2863]

The mould made is a much stronger paper and can handle more water and yet return to flat. Joe, Hahnemühle USA.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks Joe!

[@renatobfa]

Thanks for sharing that info!! Im a begginer at colored pencil drawing and im strugling with choosing between the Hahnemuhle Cezanne (100% cotton) vs Harmony (celulose) cause the cotton is twice the price!! Have you ever tested those papers with colored pencil ? If not, would you guess that the cotton one would be worth the diference? Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

For colored pencil I think either would suffice. I'd check out a colors pencil chalked like Lachri fine art and see what she uses.

[@Psychodynamic431]

Jackson art carries them for a very reasonable price..

[@suzalasuzala1135]

Can you share what the difference between the 2 100% cotton papers are? ( Cezanne and Expression) tia

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The Cezanne is mould made and has a really beautiful random texture and the expression has more of a uniform machine made texture.

[@beckyb4074]

Hey Lindsay, loved the tin the postcards was in. Wish I could buy it and your artwork too, but sadly I can't. Could you use parchment paper instead of deli paper to protect art in journals? Thanks a bunch. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

sure, it is more expensive tho, just use tissue paper.

[@beckyb4074]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich hey Lindsay, I got a 33' roll of parchment paper from Hobby Lobby for about $5, probably less though because I always use a coupon or wait for sales on specific departments. Thanks for your time. Appreciate it very much. Becky B from Arkansas

[@cassiescreations9828]

Becky B I may not be Lindsey but I appreciate that info!!!

[@beckyb4074]

Cassie's Creations you are very welcome, glad I could help someone. Have a great day. Becky B

[@elsagrace3893]

I wouldn’t bother with an expensive imported cellulose paper. We have plenty of fine ones here for a better price.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

this paper is more economical in Europe. I prefer the cotton in the line but you must factor in the price where you live for sure:)