Paper I Use for Acrylic Painting - Fabriano Artistico

[@gotwarmcoffee448]

Just started experimenting applying acrylics on watercolor paper I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for your video, good insight!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

You’re welcome.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Thanks for watching paper I Use for Acrylic Painting-Fabriano Artistico. Any Fabriano fans out there? If you're an acrylic painter and paint on paper, let me know what you use. Thanks.

[@JennyBagwill]

I noticed it comes in cold press, hot press, rough grain and various lbs. Is there a preference?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Jenny Bagwill not if you cover it with gesso. I use cold press 300 lb. if you’re a watercolor painter it makes a lot of difference. Hot press paper is slick and very different from cold press.

[@nerdieone1]

I've used Fabriano Artistico coldpress for watercolor and it's very nice. Not as expensive as Arches which is terrific. lol. :)

[@portgree]

I use Strathmore Acrylic Paper.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Krista Smith 300lb works better

[@stephentoons]

thank you for the information. i have Arches watercolor paper on hand will give that a try. i have been making my own canvases, but this will be a real time saver

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

@@stephentoons Stephen, you’re welcome, thanks for watching.

[@lesknight4541]

Ok I’m going to try it out

[@yvonnerodney519]

After you paint do you also add a top cote over your paintings?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Yvonne, I do not. I rather have contrast of glossy parts of the painting and more matte parts of the painting. A layer of varnish makes it look too homogeneous for me.

[@maha8520]

I like ur work sir,thanks for nice video

[@ByPennyMorgan]

Thank you, do you have a video showing the mounting process on the wood panel once you have your work completed?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KnqYJraspppJo yes, here’s the link

[@peacekeyartistry4352]

Wow I'm so glad I found this! I am artist and use cruelty free supplies only. I am going to travel across the country and do paintings along the way and I was worried about bringing canvases. How amazing to stumble on this one. Praise the Lord 🕊👍🌱 thanks David. Hey did you know your name means beloved? 😁🙏

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Peacefully Epiphany thank you! Happy I can help. I did know my name means beloved :)

[@marychristophi6688]

Wonderful beautiful inspiration al Thank you

[@christmasle]

Thank you for the video David. I’m practicing watercolour and acrylic paint on 300lb cold press watercolour paper. Can you please give me some advices on how to varnish to protect my work? I’m very appreciated!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I don’t varnish my acrylic paintings so I can’t help you with that. If you want to varnish your watercolors, you can do that then you don’t have to frame them under glass. You need to use spray varnish. This is important, you need to use gloss spray varnish in 4-5 coats, then finish with matte varnish. If you use matte for all layers, they will build up into a hazy finish.

[@christmasle]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 I just got the Krylon UV-Resistant Clear for acrylic coating in Matte. Haven’t applied to my painting yet fortunately! I will get the gloss and do as you recommended. Thank you so much!

[@christmasle]

P.s. I’m really not sure if Krylon is a good choice?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

@@christmasle I don’t know. I’d try using an “art” varnish. I know Golden makes a really good one.

[@christmasle]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 thank you I will check it out!

[@anamullan9558]

At the moment I use Hahnemulle bamboo paper for mixed media, it is environmental friendly and tough. What about paper for acrylic? I have pads from Galleria and Fabriano specifically for acrylics.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Ana Mullan this is the paper I use for acrylic.

[@ritad6799]

thank you once again for a fantastic video on what type of paper to use. Like your no-nonsense approach. You dont hide techniques from all of us but educate us so our art will improve. rita defalco..

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Rita, you’re welcome. I’m a teacher, so I try to pass along my knowledge to others. Thanks for watching!

[@ibegregg]

Thank you for sharing this and all your other videos. I'm gonna try the 300lb cold-pressed Fabriano paper and mount it on a wood panel. Do you recommend clean-cut edges or deckled edges for mounting?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Gregg, I prefer the deckled edges - I think it looks better.

[@pinkangel2393]

Have you experimented on the same watercolour paper, but the hot pressed?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I don’t use hot-press paper because it’s slick with no tooth.

[@pinkangel2393]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717ahh I see, sorry I am very new to watercolor ahaha and was wondering the difference! Thank you ❤

[@viviannedelavega605]

Thank you DAVID. Is it have to be 300 what kind of be 140 pound paper?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

140lb in a larger sheet will curl

[@viviannedelavega605]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 thank you ☺️

[@cafemir]

Thank you very much

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

You’re welcome.

[@laurageorgina1783]

Is cold press better then hotpress? for Acrylics ?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

It depends on what you want in a surface. Hot press paper is smooth and slick, cold press is rougher with some tooth. I only use cold press, but your mileage may vary.😀

[@GKganesan]

Thank you. Educational

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@truthbeknown11]

For acrylic painting, what is better watercolor paper or acrylic paper?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I’ve never heard of acrylic paper.

[@pottah1817]

super helpful, thank you!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Stan, you’re welcome - thank you for watching!

[@candicewoodard8575]

I bought some Fabiano Pittura paper. Do you know if I have to gesso it as you do with the Artistico? Thank you.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

As per the video, 1. the gesso seals the paper 2. Once gessoed it provides the same surface as a canvas. It’s up to you whether you want to gesso it or not.

[@candicewoodard8575]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 Thank you. Will try both approaches on the Pittura. Apparently you don't have to gesso the Pittura but I realize its personal preference.

[@adwoasamazingworld5243]

really enjoyed the video. I will buy the paper you are recommending and hopefully, I will come back and testify. Thank you Two questions… you mentioned you don’t frame it and you also don’t use vanish. Won’t the painting with time collect dirt and also color change with no vanish with time?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Acrylic paintings are lightfast and don’t need varnish. They are more likely to change color with varnish, because it can yellow over time.

[@chrono5128]

What kind of gesso do you use on it?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Utrecht Professional Acrylic Gesso

[@morna45]

Hi David -- I get so much from your videos -- thank you! Tell me, do you always use the 300 lb. paper, or can I use the 140 lb paper?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Cat, thank you. 140 paper will curl up with acrylic paint - it simply isn’t heavy enough.

[@paulwoodford1984]

160 is pretty good for acrylic if you go careful. So 140 could be just fine. Fabriano is all well and good but it’s one of the most expensive watercolour paper

[@steve7015]

Is there a cheaper paper for a beginner to start out on?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Steve, as a beginner, you probably won’t start out using a full sheet to paint on - you’ll probably use a quarter sheet, 11x15 which will cost about $2.50. Now keep in mind you will also be able to gesso over it to paint 2 additional paintings on the same piece of paper (3 paintings total) which brings the cost of an 11x15 piece down to .83. I think that’s as cheap as you can get.

[@vernonb6439]

u can try using manilla paper for acrylic painting... then mount the painting on plywood..cheapest option out there

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

@@vernonb6439 thanks for the tip.

[@marayafernandez3321]

Should i always put gesso whenever i start painting? Im still practicing haha! Thank youu

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Maraya, As I said in the video, gesso will seal the paper’s surface and give you the same surface as canvas. It also allows the paint to sit on the surface and not absorb into the paper. Because of these reasons, using gesso will make it easier to paint, but you don’t have to use it.

[@shristibiswas3875]

Hello sir, Yesterday and a couple of months ago I made use of the gesso side of the fabriano paper to do acrylics with knife and also septated the borders with masking tape. Everything went fine but with the peeling of the tape some part of the paper got ripped off, which distorted my drawing a bit. Could you please suggest something about the peeling of masking tape. It will be really helpful.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

There is no secret to peeling tape - just be careful and peel it slowly. You should use artists tape rather than masking tape.

[@shristibiswas3875]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 Thankyou for the tip.

[@sanobershaikh2512]

Cab we use acrylic paint or fabric paint on simple A4 papers used for printing purpose? Or we have to buy these special papers for the painting??

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I cannot answer that because I don’t know what A4 paper is. Experiment with it - that’s the only way you’ll know if it works.

[@RoseDragoness]

I think they mean normal photocopy paper. You can use acrylic or textile paint on simple A4 paper but they are too thin and too absorbent to make a good quality painting. The color become dull, paper break from water, paper become crumply from water, etc etc... it is really a bad idea although I did it years ago (So it still doable, but you get low quality art and wasting your precious paint). At minimum, use watercolor paper...

[@ClariceAust]

I like that there's no animal products used on the sizing. You focus on the Fabriano Artistico paper so much, but I couldn't catch the type of board you fix it to, nor how you affix it. Workshops I've been too say that you should gesso the back as well as the front and this is better. Is that right for this paper?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Clarice, there is never a need to gesso both sides of paper! Amazing what some “instructors” will tell students. I use as a backing board corrugated plastic. It is lightweight and easy to transport. When painting with acrylic, I simply tape it to the board. If painting in watercolor I don’t secure it at all. Thanks for watching!

[@ClariceAust]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 Sorry David, it was 'box board' that the artist recommended using and she gessos both sides. The 'box board' is the cardboard that bookbinders use; it's cheap and it works really well with acrylics. Very easy to transport, too! Sorry, my mistake for saying 'paper'.

[@cohencohen54]

What weight paper you use? Cold press or hot press? Thanks!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

S. D. Pretty sure I covered all that in the video and many others: 300 lb. cold press and rough press.

[@eveventura8042]

Would you say this is similar to nujabi paper texture wise and thickness? I'm trying to use it for acrylic and I bought mini sizes of nujabi paper to test out. First time not using a canvas. I saw this paper in Jerry's and I was intrigued.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I’ve never heard of it.

[@eveventura8042]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 I did some small research and its a handmade indian watercolor paper, 200lb soft cold press. Im hoping if I apply gesso to it, ill be able to use it for acrylics.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Ivana Ventura I’m sure it’s very nice paper . You might also try using it without gesso. You can wet the paper a bit before painting with a spray bottle, then wipe any excess water off the surface-then paint with acrylics. I paint like this sometimes and it produces a nice effect.

[@maha8520]

Is it less expensive than the canvas ?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Yes

[@SKJJones]

Do you recommend the roll to save money or do you prefer flat single sheets?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Sandra Jones it’s simply personal preference. I use the sheets, but the rolls are fine. Depends on the sizes you want to paint and how you intend to present them when completed.

[@marywhitaker6448]

I purchased a 300lb watercolor paper to use for a workshop. I used gesso, on paper as recommended . The paper still rippled after it was dried. Is this normal? Should i use paper that has ripped?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

My 300lb does not ripple after applying gesso. All watercolor paper isn’t equal and all gesso isn’t equal. It’s fine to use after it’s buckled, but you need to think about how might present it later.

[@unknownisonthephone1306]

Hey I was just curious about something.. I'm not a good painter, just a beginner.. So I used to paint on normal papers than using a canvas or even watercolor papers.. But it always turns out badly and the colors are not blended well.. Is that a normal thing? .. I mean is applying acry colors on normal papers that bad or is it something with me??

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I don’t know what you mean by “normal papers.” Painting takes years of practice and if you’re a beginner most of what you paint will suck - get used to it. Use artist paper, particularly made for water based media.

[@unknownisonthephone1306]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 okk thank you!..normal papers are like the A4 we use for printing😂

[@RoseDragoness]

@@unknownisonthephone1306 yes, using acrlyic in photocopy paper make bad results. It almost looks like from a cheap $1 watercolor set. I have tried photocopy paper, canvas, and 300 gsm watercolor paper. The 300 gsm watercolor paper is not as bad as photocopy paper but it still very inferior compared to canvas -- I think I am missing gesso.

[@kashyapp8050]

Finally! Thanks a lot for this tips.

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Kashyap P you’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@christinetite2829]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. If when using paper for acrylics, you mention briefly that you gesso first. Does that mean you do not stretch your paper at all? Thank you for your anticipated response.. best wishes

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Christine, you do not stretch watercolor paper when using acrylic. That’s an old school watercolor technique. I know several of the biggest name watercolor painters in the US and none of them stretch their paper. I haven’t seen anyone do that since the early 1990’s.

[@christinetite2829]

Again, many thanks David.

[@pastuh]

Found one shop who have this paper.. Need to try..

[@ariannecaila5595]

Can i use latex instead of gesso?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Latex what? There isn’t such a thing as just latex

[@jaydee9953]

for those who don't travel......what do u prefer, 300 or 140lbs? 300 overkill?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Jay, 140 lb paper is not heavy enough for acrylic paint - it curls badly. The only thing I use is 300 lb

[@jaydee9953]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 I will try Fabriano. but I've had great results with Arches @140, the bulging does persist and will subside when dries. I will spend a little more and bump up to 300lb. thx for the advice

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Jay Dee once you use 300lb it’s hard to go back

[@christinetite2829]

Thank you David. Am I to assume then other accomplished artists use high end 300/400 weight paper, yourself included? What a boon that would be! Smile......thank you

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Christine, I typically use 140 lb paper for watercolor and 300 lb paper for acrylic. 140 is simply not thick enough to stand up to gesso and acrylic paint. I use 140 for watercolor because its a third the price of the 300.

[@Louisebova]

how do you mount the paper to the board? so it's just a big piece of flat wood?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Louise Bova here is a link to another video on that topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KnqYJraspppJo

[@2eganja1]

I just used a regular white paper 22 x 28. I mixed a little water with my acrylic paint and the paper start creasing lumps all over the paper when dry. I did not expect that, and that's how I end up here on this video, 🤦‍♂️

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

You have to use a heavy art paper that is made for watermedia.

[@jonihorn6515]

Curious about what type of gesso you prefer?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Joni Horn I only use Utrecht Professional Acrylic Gesso. I find it is the thickest, creamiest and best covering gesso on the market. I did a video from two weeks ago that was all about the Utrecht gesso.

[@jonihorn6515]

David M. Kessler Fine Art Thank you!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Joni Horn you’re welcome. Thanks for your comment - and for watching.

[@bh69videa]

I don't know, but it looks to me as wasting excelent (and expensive) WC paper - with acrylic gesso all paper that are enough rigid (300-400g) will serve similar, because gesso makes the same "plastic" surface ?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Most archival paper that is heavy enough to use for acrylic is about the same price as wc paper. I give my customers the best materials because they pay lots of money for my paintings.

[@sidraalhuda6809]

Whts your suggestions about scalet sheet?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

sidra alhuda i have no idea what that is.

[@sidraalhuda6809]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 ok thanks

[@purpleorchd6]

Ages back I remember an artist mentioning that a painting loses its value if its stick to a surface. Is it true ?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

ArtInMyHeartStudio I have no idea. It is common practice now to mount watercolor and acrylic paintings onto panels or canvas. I could worry about what others say or do, but I don’t. I move forward.

[@bearoche703]

ArtInMyHeartStudio n

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

helpful!

[@hadleymanmusic]

And Im poor with familydollar posterboard and off all trash brown corrugated cardboard boxes cut up

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

Just use what you have, it doesn’t matter.

[@2eganja1]

I just used a regular white paper 22 x 28. I mixed a little water with my acrylic paint and the paper start creasing lumps all over the paper when dry. I did not expect that, and that's how I end up here on this video, 🤦‍♂️

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

You should use watercolor paper, or some sort of paper made for painting, then seal it with gesso before using it.

[@2eganja1]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 what's a gesso?

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

2eganja1 gesso is an acrylic primer - it’s what comes on canvases you buy at the store.

[@2eganja1]

@@davidm.kesslerfineart1717 ok...im definitely gonna look more into that. Didn't know such thing. I'm new to this painting stuff. Thank u for replying sir, u have a bless one🙏