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In my experience, this format relieves me from having to stretch the paper so I can work right away. As a painter, I also prefer this cotton paper when I want to use other drawing instruments alongside watercolor, acrylic, and gouache.

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This can be very unsightly in a finished painting, and you will find that your paint settles in the troughs that the cockling creates. As a watercolour artist it is imperative that your chosen watercolour paper possesses certain qualities that will enhance your artwork.This paper is an inexpensive alternative to cotton paper and is a good choice for amateurs and beginners. Arguably the most trusted watercolor pad, its durable 100% cotton paper is the best surface for artists to experiment with a range of dry and wet mediums. Not only do these activities familiarize them with textures and effects, but it is also a fun way to introduce how different colors work together. Hot Pressed is the smoothest watercolour paper and is great for artists looking to render their subjects in fine detail.

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With a traditional hand made feel this paper captures true to life colour and allows for crisp rendering of detail. And another… this time I added a “HELLO” Essentials by Ellen Block Word and “beautiful” Essentials by Ellen Mondo Sakura Die Cut.

However, it is hard for me to do heavy layering and wet on wet since the sheet is not as toothy as cold-pressed paper. Blocks are glued on all four sides which makes the paper less likely to cockle when moderate amounts of water are applied. You have probably noticed that some brands indicate “100% cotton paper,” or the “rag paper” on the label. There is no right or wrong side but the difference between the two sides impacts the way your watercolor paints behave on the paper.