BEST TYPES OF PAPER FOR DRAWING

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

All of the paper that I have mentioned are listed in the description 😊 What is your favourite paper to draw with?

[@faithetheredge1066]

Kirsty Partridge Art I usually just use printing paper because I can't afford other expensive kinds 😂

[@DrawingwithNoel]

Hey Kristy, let's do a collab

[@yakuzaman5074]

I love working with Strathmore paper! Even The student grade is somewhat good! The Strathmore watercolor paper.. I'm not too fond of but I'm a huge watercolor nood so I dunno! Thank you for sharing your wisdom again Kristie!

[@r.a.silence4743]

I use Strathmore 140-305 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor Paper, 140 lb. Hot Press & Cold Press (it's 100% cotton) for my wet mediums and for drawing I just use Strathmore's standard sketch books. I've recently just started playing with Yupo paper, too, but it's kind of weird.

[@adildraws]

Kirsty Partridge Art good job hardworking woman. Push your self to the next level.

[@Bella-we2sq]

As soon as i saw the first sketchbook i was like “add to basket” 😂

[@Temerityofficial21201]

Same

[@Kapuchino_o]

Same

[@chocolatetuesday]

My person favourite is the Strathmore toned tan paper. I don’t really like white paper in general, so this works well for me to build tone!

[@christianjake7700]

when I searched for it on Online Shop, and Malls, and I was surprized by those prices... For others awareness, those papers are so damn expensive....not because I can't afford it but because here in the Philippines🇵🇭, Dollars have really really High amount when u convert it to Philippine Peso...but those Papers are great... Thank u for reading this comment and hit that like button if you do relate... 😂

[@martmilanabella5623]

Bro I feel you

[@Julian-uy5qs]

same

[@payne2988]

Same... I don't have the ability to earn alot of money yet as I am still too young for jobs and can only rely on my parents(who are neither poor nor rich) and the fact that almost everything that I need in which I think may improve my skills are hella expensive is saddening(I'm also from the Philippines)

[@richardmarion2796]

ang mahal kase HAHAHAHA

[@ylaizamarquez1745]

I feel youu😭

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

I have been experimenting with Black paper. Colors that look very weak on black will show up very well on black paper, like neon colored pencils. To sketch with you need to invest in some type of erasable colored pencil. I suggest colored mechanical pencil leads in lighter colors like pink or orange. They work as well as a regular pencil lead bit they show up much better on black paper.

[@wolfcry8968]

I use toned tan for my fantasy type (dragons, fairies, mystical forests) and the brown really compliments the coloured pencils.

[@lilybaxter5414]

I love toned tan paper for drawing movie characters! I would like to try the bristol smooth

[@mystlady85]

There are a lot of paper types out on the market. My go-to sketching paper is Strathmore (toned & white) paper. However I've been really into Canson paper for sketching too. Their mixed media paper is very nice. And just recently bought watercolor paper that was on sale in my art store.

[@catherineraper]

I love the strathmore toned paper, I have the tan, grey and blue paper. I love the way the white highlights just pop!

[@pauljs75]

On a budget here, so my sketchbooks are generally a lighter weight paper - so more pages at a given cost. However I don't go down to anything flimsy, so there's still a limit in that regard. And my own preference is for the finer tooth smoother paper as well. However I'll still get some Bristol board, I often just use a sheet with the heavier stock for a backing to the page I'm currently using in one of the more inexpensive sketchbooks. (Less poking into the page while drawing with a harder backing, and if using ink or markers it handles any bleed-through as well.) Occasionally I might have a project for the Bristol board itself, but I tend to do more rough drawings than not. So it's like a sacrificial page or two for the other sketchbooks, and then the rest is saved for something more special in mind.

[@tyyote3037]

Thank you for this! I was having a hard time figuring out what paper to use with colored pencils and solvent. You are teaching me so much!

[@stephw1363]

I thought my mixed media sketchbook paper would work....but not really with the blender pens...maybe if i try the zest it....or maybe different paper

[@hannahpeng6190]

My favorite for colored pencils is strathmore 400 series colored pencil paper. I use it for graphite and charcoal too. It handles gamsol pretty well which is what I use, but I don’t soak the page with it. So depends how much solvent you use

[@BabySquirrelBeading]

I use the solvent method. I currently use watercolour paper with a lot of tooth and texture. I was wondering if I should be using something smoother. Your review has given me some direction. I should say that the texture gives the pet portrait a canvas look that is very beautiful.

[@arisu9417]

"Very common type of paper" hah, well..not I my country. :D

[@hu12a3-toringjay7]

Mine too. And its really expensive here.

[@camilesalvador7191]

Hay

[@aidanly1756]

same

[@charlesc.6859]

I just want to brag that I'm the 69th like... nice.

[@bereal8253]

@@lucykeiko2339 thanks a lot for this comment.

[@jessicasobel4287]

Bristol 300 is my go to paper for colored pencils. I do love the arches for watercolor, and I’m going to be trying colored pencil on the hot press soon.

[@courtneyj9906]

I enjoyed learning about your choices for paper. It's given me some things to keep in mind should I want to expand my paper knowledge. For pencil and ballpoint pen, I use a 75 page sketchbook I bought at Target for less than ten dollars. For watercolor, I use Canson's 140 pound watercolor paper that I bought at Wal-Mart for pretty cheap. I own a toned grey Strathmore sketchbook, but I haven't used it much. The paper's very big and it feels like a bit commitment to draw something in it. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think my big, black sheets of paper are also Strathmore brand.

[@trublgrl]

There is a great benefit to using very common artist materials, particularly Strathmore papers. These products are consistent no matter where you buy them, they are available everywhere, and they remain available for LONG periods of time. Strathmore 300 Plate Bristol today is the same as it was fifteen years ago. It will behave the same and give you consistent results for years. Arches paper, Staedtler and Caran D'Ache products are consistent beyond one's own lifetime, so you never really have to struggle with inventing new methods to achieve the same results. Nothing is worse than getting substantially into a drawing and realizing "This paper doesn't erase clean like the one I used to use", or "This pencil smears more than I want it to." Thanks for posting another great video.

[@goilo888]

True enough. And artists do notice these things. Fabriano Artistico started taking some heat in 2016 or so when that paper's surface changed - "Fabriano Paper Mills have won a contract to produce a new paper. This means they've changed the settings on the machine which produces the new paper AND the fine art watercolour papers..."

[@DaniaMihaela]

Nice video ,very well example and I love the fact that you showed us examples

[@justanotherartist2680]

I use a lot of Strathmore drawing paper too - It's the brand I like the most! I've been thinking about using the toned paper and after what you've said, I probably will! Thank you for all the recommendations! :)

[@QbinFacha]

I normally use canson mixed media paper which is really good but a bit more expensive. It can hold marker and a bit of watercolour also I love your videos!!

[@karuno9721]

Anima RT it's not that expensive but it really is nice for what you pay!

[@karuno9721]

@Hannah Gray Well I guess my opinion on that sketchbook changed. I dont really like it for the price. Here in germany it goes for around 15-20€ and thats a little bit to much for what you could get instead. I think its worth the american price though. [Im talking about amazon prices]

[@snigdhay.8516]

I have canson mix media and it works great for drawing and some paint but I tried colored pencils on it and it just isn't working...it feels like too rough and it's just messing up my drawing when I color it . Any tips???

[@zaviherawan]

@@snigdhay.8516 i think the back of the rough paper, there is a smooth paper. I always use the backside of the paper for markers and the rough one for watercolor

[@daniellebellemuffin]

That's actually a nice master piece on the toned tan sketchbook. 😍😀

[@KarissaCutie]

Thank you! I will definitely try these out since I have been unhappy with the sketchbooks I've been using and I wanted to try a different type of paper that will work well with my art style, and this is very helpful for me. :)

[@mythdusterds]

This is a good advice video to have because there are many who don't know what type of paper to use for particular mediums.

[@elleelle2473]

I used toned Tan with albrecht durer today (only activating a bit with the waterbrush) and it turned out great!

[@josephrobbins5525]

Well done.....totally useful information. My time was well spent. So glad I watched this.

[@imit1989]

I love your shirt so much, it has such beautiful Hungarian motifs on it. Have a blessed day!

[@gillinacook1477]

I love the Pastelmat for my pastel pencils. This video will help me know what to look for when using colour pencils. Thank you Kirsty 😀

[@1msfit]

Thank you for doing this. Have been locked up for 4 1/2 months due to Covid and an impaired immune system so have taken up drawing. I started with newsprint and sketch paper and now want something better. Your video is a big help.

[@astrid4328]

wow!! that drawing of Arya!!! i love it, and i love this paper too, would like to see a demonstration of drawing on the toned tan!!

[@PaigeEscapes]

Thank you so SO much for this Kirsty!! Trying tp find decent paper is ridiculously hard and frustrating!! This is so helpful!! edit... i would love to see you do some tutorials on toned paper if you have time!!

[@rindin100]

I love the Hot Pressed Arches for my colour pencils too!

[@alansart5251]

I always go with the Toned Tan and the Strathmore 300 series Smooth

[@rowenakelly2324]

Thanks for this Kirsty - I have been finding the paper I am using has too much tooth to get my shading (with graphite) smooth.

[@mjpete27]

I love your videos you always give such great advice and recommendations. I use Arches watercoler paper sheets and strathmore's vision watercolor paper pads usually cold press, but hot press for a drawing only finished Artwork.

[@MonicaBFeijo-de3vw]

I was waiting for this video, it's really nice. Thank you!

[@aylabouwhuis5952]

I've just found your channel and I really like your videos! I've now seen some do's and don'ts videos and I normally don't like them because the tips the artists give are pretty standard, but you really give good advices and it's pretty clear you are excperienced with everything you tell in your videos! Also, I really love your drawings :P

[@moonstar.3067]

I just bought the strathmore toned gray online and I need to wait 2 weeks arrgghh I can't wait anymore

[@CB-jv6cj]

I looove your Arya portait 😍 I'm just a beginner looking for some better quality equipment, don't want to use printing paper anymore. Thank you for this video, it is very helpful.

[@MrsShirotora]

I learned the hard way about smooth Bristol and solvent. I've been able to use a little bit of solvent with smooth Bristol, but I had an area I has not happy with and I purposely used too much thinking I could lift most of the pigment without damaging the tooth. It did not work. I couldn't get anything down on top of it. If you're in the US - Blick sells Fabriano 25% cotton hot press watercolor paper under their Blick Studio label. So, budget Fabriano! I just got some to try.

[@teresa-.-656]

I saw literally two seconds and already knew- I'll give it a thumbs up😂😘

[@TheToyUnboxer]

I'm currently using fabriano artistico hot press traditional white paper and it is really good paper but quite expensive.

[@rickrudge9349]

My favorite drawing paper is the Artist’s Loft 9”x12” (22.8cm x 30.4cm) 70lb (104 g/m2). 60 sheets for around US$6.00 at Micheal’s. I use pencil & ink for my comix.

[@adildraws]

Wonderful. Helpful information. Bristol paper is one of my favorite.

[@kausarnawaz7363]

Excellent review Kristy...

[@adildraws]

I never used toned paper. I should try. Thank you for information.

[@elsagrace3893]

Adil Draws toned pa-er is a mind fuck at first. It’s a challenge and a good experience and skill. Don’t expect it to be easy. It’s more like a puzzle.

[@sunnyschramm9650]

maybe I´m wrong but as I remember it correctly the strathmore bristol 300 series paper is the whiter one - the 400 and 500 series is more yellow for what I saw in many other videos.

[@asheronsruf1455]

Hmmm, thats correct. 400 is a bit yellowisher

[@faithelizabethart8280]

So helpful, thank you Kirsty!😊

[@ericholt3914]

I LOVE SKETCHBOOKS

[@sarahlouise8851]

My favourite for coloured pencil is the toned grey... it ticks all the boxes 😁

[@oceanrosethatsailsacrossth3466]

Same here

[@erickag7596]

Could you do a sketchbook tour?

[@theeargasmchannel]

oh my god I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@andyjohnson7121]

I like to use card stock pearlescent or metallic heavy papers.

[@jamilasmith9132]

My favorite kind of drawing paper is mixed media. Just because I can use it for basically everything.

[@meganwatson2129]

Thankyou I was wondering what paper you used for solvents since I just ordered some!

[@owleyes71]

I did the mixed media pad for graphite, I didn't like it that much. I ordered some toned sketchbooks since my art store doesn't carry ANY toned sketch pads only toned mixed media. I do have some hot pressed watercolor paper but I'm wanting to save it for my colored pencils and not my graphite. Finding a paper you like can be expensive hahaha.

[@dhanasekaran1177]

அற்புதமான விளக்கம்

[@abdulsamad7926]

Kirsty I like you and your videos

[@ShadOfDeth]

So that's why I couldn't get a soluble to work well, I was using the wrong kind of paper. Thanks, now I know which paper to buy.

[@lenacraib3545]

I found this Very very helpful

[@lenacraib3545]

Thank you so much.

[@akainyx]

Thanks for this video!

[@Patrickkind78]

I'm very new to drawing I've only been drawing for 3 weeks and I really like using charcoal but I don't have a lot of money and I don't have a lot of experience like I said I'm new so I was wondering what cheaper options would work just as well as the more expensive ones for somebody that's new but likes to use charcoal?

[@goilo888]

A lot of people use a paper called "newsprint" for charcoal work. It's not archival, though, so keep that in mind.

[@stefanie6491]

yeeees! exactly the type of video I was looking for

[@dibartworks]

thank you

[@datboi_wild1222]

*cough cough* 20 bucks for 5000 sheets of printer paper *cough*

[@eddy-kf8ts]

DatBoi_wild 12 *cough cough* printer paper is absolutelytrash *cough cough*

[@hi-gp7oc]

yes but printer paper is had to get a build up of pigment since the paper isn't meant for much buildup of color pencils or graphite. This will make it harder to reach a desired look.

[@scarletblack3182]

printer paper can be good for practicing but not for finished artwork

[@Its_me_deo]

I liked so it would be 69

[@owleyes71]

printer paper may be good for practice but it isn't good whatsoever for actually doing finished pieces of artwork especially if you're trying to produce long lasting, lightfast artwork to sell or make prints of.

[@alfagerup]

But other than that, I can totally agree with your choices of paper. They are certainly well suited...regardless of the "payment" 😊

[@endou5308]

i use vellum board. its not easy to rip and could hold markers and a bit of watercolor

[@laurenpaintz]

that drawing of arya is SICK

[@niki_artsu]

Doesn't 300 gsm equal to 140 lb? The strathmore paper is really confusing me with this, because I also have some Mixed Media paper and it’s definitely thicker than 300 gsm... But on the cover it says ”300gsm (184lb)”... Is that some American - European difference?

[@samanthawolfe9159]

I was wondering this.

[@teaartist6455]

g/sm is not just gramms, it's gramms per square metre*, the imperial system has both different weight measurements and lengths so I would assume that lbs is measured by square foot or some weird stuff like that. *g=gramm(s) s=square m=metre(s) g/sm is thus gramm(s)/square metre(s)

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

I don't suppose you rate/recommend the Crawford & Black 130 gms cartridge paper sold in a certain book discounter. I'm finding it...okay BUT I can't seem to get a very dark black, even with graphite pencils. (& like you I tend to illustrate some dark characters such as BATMAN) also this grade of paper seems useless for pastels when it comes to blending can the...density of the paper effect how much paper grain shows few? as well as the darkest tones

[@creativejessy8896]

Are they still your favorites? After 4 years preferences can change 😉

[@elsagrace3893]

Bee Paper Mixed Media spiral bound hard cover sketchbook for drawing and light wash watercolor and ink.

[@meepmoop5803]

Hate the one with no spirals tears off easily but can tear off when u don't want it to

[@eggyegg7424]

Is there anything similiar to the Strathmore bristol smooth 300s. It's sold out everywhere...

[@ggffdghgfg5719]

Very very useful video thank you so much For graphite pencil which paper of strathmore 300/400/500 series paper which one ia is your favourite or which will be you highly recommend? Please..

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks Kirsty 👍 another helpful video. That was a pretty scary drawing lol..... would love a nosey through your sketches x

[@ericholt3914]

my favorite paper is Consturion paper In The Colors Red Yellow Orange Green Blue Purple.

[@Eljohnston99]

How do you build up layers for a color pencil portrait on the Bristol smooth paper??

[@ritty-2499]

Loved this video. Personally I really like to use the toned 250gsm PaintOn mixed media pad by Clairefontaine for my coloured pencil drawings. I have it in three sizes at the moment. For graphite I like to use a 'Gallery' pad simply because it's relatively cheap and still thick enough for me (around 180gsm)

[@karuno9721]

The blue pad or the orange pad?

[@ritty-2499]

[Runo] I like the orange pad best because it's still got a decent tooth but it's not too deep.

[@krisannecajano9684]

thank you madam very informative...🤓🇵🇭

[@johnnewbury6382]

Thanks for a great video... Have not long started art with coloured pencils and finding I can't do anymore layers after two (too heavy handed). From your advice have bought some straithmore Velum (a bit more tooth for my heavy handedness) how many layers can you or I expect to get on this paper......... So to guide my pressure!

[@NenaKeruvim]

What technique did you use on the toned sketch paper? It's so pretty!

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

Awesome!!!

[@demon6937]

Yeah the toned tan is thin for me, I’ll just use it until I draw all pages and get the mixed media from strathmore

[@6nyxphobia66]

Hi Kirsty, I love your vids! :)

[@gloriapinskerportraits4801]

Do you have any idea of the archival qualities of these various papers? When doing commissioned portraits, that becomes important because you wanted to last. I would imagine the Bristol 500 is 100% rag.

[@01sansara]

thank you so 🌈much for great tips...

[@Seeforward007]

What paper is good with both makers and color pencil ?

[@hagar3288]

Can you go through male hair more please?

[@jenniferzangre]

Do you think mixed media paper is proper for watercolor?

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

So.... I'm interested in portrait colour pencil drawings.... I mean, wouldn't the 300 series Strathmore paper but TOO SMOOTH? I mean wouldn't the vellium version be better for blocking out graineyness (white parts of the paper completely and effectively)?... or... I don't know lol. You know more about this than I do. I've been following a number of your videos, so far in my Amazon basket, I've added the superpoint derwent pencil sharper, 72 set prismacolour premier pencils (I've selected these items based on watching your many videos) and something I found called prismacolour COLOURLESS blender pencils.... I just need to buy the paper now... So please help me out, I'm interested in realistic colour pencil portraits, so what paper should i put in my Amazon basket, thanks

[@mooistliefste]

Would colored pencil using an alcohol blender marker instead of solvent work on the bristol board? Or should I still get the watercolor paper for that?

[@johnygthing]

hi,,im looking to draw in black fineliner and pencil shade combined ,,that wont yellow overtime,,i hear 100% rag free doesnt yellow,,can u recommend plz

[@hectortrejochavez6107]

Please Do textures like... water, metal, diamond or stone. whith colour pencils PLEASE😊!!!

[@toraro8173]

If i would pick a good drawing paper... I'd say i want to use the back of one paper of a water color pad

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

Haha That Batman Lego is awesome!

[@deepikakataria9375]

She is so beautiful

[@divalizzous]

For someone who is learning to draw, what paper would you recommend so that the individual can trace over an outline? (for pencil & colored pencil use)

[@ericholt3914]

I LOVE YOU

[@ilovedrawingstudios]

Hi Kirsty, I'm planning on buying toned paper, but I'm not sure whether to get toned gray or toned tan. Do you have any suggestions on which one would suit me, and if there is a difference in their purposes? Thanks