They Say ‘That Once You Use It, You’ll Never Go Back!’ Arches Watercolour Paper

Yesterday, I just finished a watercolour painting on Arches Watercolour paper. For many years, I have heard just how great it is, and I have to say that I enjoyed using it immensely.

The main reason I hadn’t used it before is that it is one of the expensive Watercolour papers out there. At this point, the largest Watercolour paper I have used on a regular basis is A4.

I purchased a pack of A3, as the store had no packs of A4 left. It was 20% off and I cut each sheet in half as I go to use it.

The image below came from my imagination.

“Distant Delight”

Materials used:

  • Arches Watercolour Paper 300gsm 100% Cotton A4 Cold Pressed
  • Paints: Daniel Smith; Winsor & Newton: Schminke
  • Neef Watercolour brushes

I thoroughly enjoyed using this paper. As I get to use it more, I will highlight more about it. Looking forward to the next one!

Written by David Johnson

30 June 2024

Sentinel Watching

Experimenting With Card Stock

Mostly when I do my Watercolour Sketch a day, I will use Watercolour paper (in a sketchbook), mixed media paper anywhere from 200 gsm to 300 gsm.

Occasionally, I’ll try a different type, and recently, I purchased some plain and some textured Card Stock. I intend to use it mainly for some junk journals I want to make however, today, I decided to use the Card stock in my Watercolour Sketch a day.

I quite like the way the paint moves around the paper. Below is Day 1,368.

Written by David Johnson

30 October 2022

Sentinels In The Distance