Watercolor Paper - A Simple Guide

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

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[@barbaralee3425]

very helpful!

[@beebee8018]

I have been doing this with my watercolour paper for years and find I never run out. It has saved me ££$$$!!

[@phillipziesemer8378]

Tearing the sheet! So much easier than cutting with a box knife and straight edge! Thank you!

[@barbaragemin5117]

This video was very important to underline something I’ve realized over the years - no point using non-cotton paper to 'try out 'an idea or 'just see if the colours are right'. It leads to disappointment. One thing I would love you to give us a lesson on is to take a chosen reference photo of your own , that you like, and show us step by step what to include, ignore, simplify, and change to make it a good painting and not a copy of a photo. I’ve learned many skills over the years but these doubts persecute me every time. Thanks very much Matt

[@barbaralee3425]

good suggestion!

[@wendystacy3881]

Wow! The videos are perfect for my painting!

[@peggysharp2036]

Matt thanks so much! This tutorial was very helpful!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

You're very welcome!

[@mootal2812]

Wow...info I most needed! Thanks.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

You're welcome!

[@dschmid8845]

Hi Matt. Thanks for doing this video. This was really helpful. I tried using your approach to cutting the paper and it works better than all the other approaches I used.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it helped!

[@shuchihartstudio2095]

I thought I was the only person doing that way😂😂. I also use the envelope opener after fold twice on the paper. Thank you for sharing

[@solmaza4571]

Thank you! It was useful for me👍. I'm beginner in watercolour painting and I wanted to know about suitable paper for watercolour.

[@samiramousavifard4751]

Thank you for sharing this ♥️

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Of course!!

[@user-hm2tg8kz1l]

I really like this channel!!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thanks!

[@gailmariage5318]

I would like to see a video on how to do shading. I struggle with that. Thanks.

[@CamiloMazorra]

Thank you for this useful video.

[@happyfarmer979]

Great info- thanks!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SalesforceExpertCoaching]

Is it necessary to tape the torn sheet to a flat surface when painting? I thought if it wasn’t secured to a pad the paper would warp more. Perhaps not?

[@barbaralee3425]

So helpful, Thank you!

[@waldojar]

Your videos are very nice and study English and watercolor

[@molonlabe11]

Hi Matt! New subscriber here. Can you please make a video explaining a bit about selling physical water paintings in this digital age. I tried digital art for a while, but I realized it isn't for me as they take a toll on my eyes. I like to hold the brushes and experience the feel of painting on a real paper, but at the same time I would like to sell those pieces too.

[@mikeswiftart01]

Very helpful and good.

[@cathyolson3476]

Thank you. Great to see a simple way of dividing paper. I have seen many more complicated ways with using water that has never worked for me.👍🏻

[@pedrocarloslaufferneto4189]

hi Matt... very good what you said...here in Brazil this material is quite expensive and, as I am still a beginner, using watercolor pencils, or tubes, India ink... I use canson Montval 140 lb, 100% cellulose. ..and on top of that I use the other side for tests, etc...I thought I was a cheapskate, a tightwad.... 100% cotton I leave it to the professionals....hehe

[@raymondli3173]

Thanks Matt. I never thought of tearing the paper. In your opinion which brand will make removing the paint easier ?

[@artworld9799]

Great job!!!!! Greetings from a new friend💐

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thanks and welcome!

[@kvcc-loisbaldwin]

Hi, your videos really resonate with me. Thank you. May I ask what your easel is made of that makes it waterproof for you to use wet paper on?

[@bahiretangul6698]

Great info Matthew! How many time would you do the same scene if you’re not satisfied with the result? For me, after 3rd time if it doesn’t turn out the way I wanted it to be I quit and move to the next one. But that does leave some kind of unfulfillment

[@Barry-Sweaty]

Cotton. Boom. Done.

[@envynathan1]

Matt, You haven't advised me the brand name of 100%cotton paper good and economical for water colour painting. I am looking for sheets in A3 or A4 sizes or any other size will do. I am just a beginner and I follow your tutorials with great attention and awe.

[@flickaJay]

I saw some Arches paper and it said that it was 100% cotton on Amazon.

[@magiclessbrat8501]

My watercolors are not flowing on paper and i have to refill my brush very very often is it because of paper im using 😢

[@envynathan1]

Sir, can you please advise me the brand name for 100% cotton water colour painting sheets in A4 size ? Can you suggest from where I should buy in the USA say New York/New Jersey area. I will be obliged

[@ashie8527]

I suggest Arches, 26 cm *36 cm and fair price.

[@envynathan1]

@@ashie8527 is this is 100 percent cotton and good for water colour painting work....? Where can I get them in NY or New Jersey or Online ?

[@ashie8527]

@@envynathan1 yes, 100 %cotton cold press for watercolour. I tried 2 other non cotton brands, this one improved the quality of me works Significantly . I guess you find them in NY easily, I get them in Canada, from Micheal art store…

[@envynathan1]

@@ashie8527 Thank you very much

[@envynathan1]

I checked and find it costs dollar 18 for just 12 sheets of 9x12" A4 size. Thats very expensive for me. Can anyone suggest any better deal.

[@pritilatabala948]

❤️

[@adapixei836]

Be careful, I found out that hot pressed paper makes the paint behave quite differently than cold pressed. Some techniques you see executed on cold pressed might not work on hot pressed and vice versa.

[@natlisan]

Very true! With hot pressed I prefer to go with at least 300lb paper. It has a bit more texture than the 140lb and behaves a bit more like cold pressed, meaning that you have more working time.

[@MM-dw5ir]

I like using gouache and ink better on hot pressed paper

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Regarding fingerprints, h 3:28 and cleaning is extremely important to me. If we go out to eat nobody gets back into my truck without washing their hands, because, my seatbelt belts will stink. One time my dog chewed my seat belts and half because they smelt like hamburgers.

[@aleksanderszczurek8629]

A video about splitting a sheet of paper into halves

[@carolgehman6036]

He does do that in this video.

[@inmadelcastillo1126]

Para mi fue muy útil.

[@thecraftguy21]

But 100% cotton it's too expensive 😫

[@kevinhardy8997]

Some like it rough