Comments on: Which Side of Watercolor Paper to Use (Complete Guide)

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:33:36 +0000

In reply to Nancy Krohn. Hi Again Nancy I just use a plywood drawing board like this one... The plywood is stable when wet, and I like the rounded corners which make it comfortable to use. It does get stained with paint over time, but that doesn't bother me. I've tried using varnished boards in the past and i didn't like them. Hope that helps...

By: Nancy Krohn

Nancy Krohn — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:50:28 +0000

So glad that I found your site! I’m 68 years old and brand new to watercolor painting so I have lots to learn . I did sign up for your class as well as two other online classes. I’m ordering some supplies from Michaels (trying to buy good quality) but I have a question. What do you tape your paper to for ‘stretching’ prior to using it? I don’t see anything at Michaels. They don’t have Archers paper so I got Strathmore 400 series. I plan on tearing it into smaller sheets and doing lots of practicing. My goal is to pain birds (my own parrots as well as wild ones) and my dog. I look forward to learning from you!
Nancy in Wisconsin

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:01:29 +0000

I really enjoyed the videos on making watercolor paper. It makes me appreciate the difference in cost. I am a beginner but I personally prefer to paint on cold press paper and prefer the more textured side. I appreciate all your informative article you write and hope you will continue to write more.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 30 May 2020 04:35:35 +0000

Think I will use the back side of the Indigo paper. The front shows the wire quite a bit

By: watercol

watercol — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:01:53 +0000

In reply to Joni Stone.

Really glad you’re enjoying the site Joni !
I’m working on new courses to help people at the moment, so keep an eye out !

By: Joni Stone

Joni Stone — Fri, 08 May 2020 21:49:59 +0000

I think these are some of the best examples and explanations I’ve seen. Very impressive, young Skywalker! Really. I’m intermediate, when I am painting, so getting back into it. Have you considered selling your watercolor instructional illustrations in off? I would love to print some out to practice these techniques and larger is better, ie, on 8.5 x 11 paper.

Anyway, these rock! I’ll be a frequent flyer and think about an e-book of all of them. If you have one, please send me the link.

By: Juliette

Juliette — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:02:21 +0000

I spent two days scouring the Internet for an answer to my problem and eventually found it in your VERY helpful tips for stretching paper. Yep, potential painting disaster averted !! I wasn’t expecting to use such wet washes on a recent painting on Arches 300gsm HP so didn’t stretch it … it buckled a lot and I was desperate to find out if it could be salvadged . All my research just kept explaining how to stretch paper BEFORE you use it … so, THANK YOU !

By: watercol

watercol — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:19:34 +0000

In reply to Emmy Smith. That's great ! Enjoy your watercolors Emmy !

By: watercol

watercol — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:58:52 +0000

In reply to Beryl. Happy to know I could help Beryl - happy painting !

By: Beryl

Beryl — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:05:52 +0000

I have learned a lot from your wonderful site, even though I have been painting watercolours for over 20 yrs and run a weekly art class !!!! We are in the process of going back to basics, with your help, as muddy paintings were being produced, very frustrating, hopefully, this will now be a thing of the past! I will let you know how we get on, thank you. Beryl