My Favorite Watercolor Papers 2022 + Reaction to My Very First Video - 8 Year Channel-versary!
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- My favorite watercolor papers are a handful of awesome brands I use regularly and have come to love. My very first video in 2014 was on watercolor paper, so I thought it might be fun, on my 8-year channel anniversary, to do a brief reaction to that video and recap the papers I love to use today.
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This list below links to a single example for each paper brand shown in the video (usually a block).
All these papers are available in various other formats too.
This list is in no particular order.
Arches - amzn.to/3yRK0bd
Hahnemühle Collection - amzn.to/3akxFms
Fabriano Artistico - amzn.to/3ynK157
Canson Heritage - amzn.to/3yoKjZq
Winsor & Newton Pro - amzn.to/3OUJzSK
Saunders Waterford - amzn.to/3AztSf8
Strathmore 500 - amzn.to/3uxKHDT
Stonehenge Aqua - amzn.to/3yRdZ2R
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Your brand prescence has been so strong since day one, not to say you haven't grown, but the quality of your earlier videos hold up so well. It's always impressed me! Thank you for being such a strong presence in the watercolor community for us, and congrats on eight years, Steve!
Oh wow, thanks so much Denise! That means a lot coming from you.
@@mindofwatercolor Pshhh. My early videos look like they were filmed with a potato, so I don't know how much my word is worth, but thank you again for your sense of community all these years :)
@@InLiquidColor "...look like they were filmed with a potato..." 😂😂😂
@@InLiquidColor having tried a potato for a primitive keyhole camera, I MUST disagree Denise, your comment did make me laugh out loud! You are truly inspirational and such a phenomenal teacher too!
@@InLiquidColor Don’t know about your earliest videos but since I’ve known you, your attention to detail and video production values have always been inspiring. Your Skill Share vids are amazing! It’s been fun to watch you grow as an artist too. You have a true pro mindset.
I'd love to see an update on your favorite brushes now! You haven't done a "favorite brushes" video in years and you seem to usually use the Lebenzel brushes now. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on those compared to your old favorites, Silver Brush Black Velvets.
Still use and love SBVs. I use the goat and synthetic blend Lebenzon brushes a lot because of their points which are very fine even for the larger brushes. Thats nice for going from larger washes to fine details without switching. The mark making is very expressive too.
@@mindofwatercolor Awesome, thank you for the update!
I want to say that I completely love your first video: the humor of "I only use crap," and your studio buddy. It's something to see ... Reese hasn't aged a day!
Many kudos for all those years and thanks for the return to the issue of paper. My high school was in a high income area in Connecticut and had very good teachers, BUT, we were given crap for paper in art class for watercolor and it turned me against the medium for 50 years! Now I can afford the good stuff and have you for a guide. I'm in heaven, thanks to you!
Your first video, specifically the clip "I'm a beginner, I paint on crap" made me laugh out loud --- and gave me the "permission slip" I needed to BUY 100% cotton paper, (Arches & Strathmore 500) ...and the experience was mind blowing. A whole new world. Thank you 😂💛
Like a lot of your subscribers Steve, I think I share with you a discomfort with being in the spotlight, but still have a burning desire to SAY something. I'm SO glad you had the courage to start your channel 8 years ago-and some day I may be there too.
You are an inspiration in many, many ways above and beyond watercolor.
Congratulations on eight years Steve on RUclips! I love cotton watercolor paper.
Thanks Steve and congrats on the milestone. Glad you and Reese are my teacher 🤎🤎
I didn't realize it had been that many years. It is funny...time Flys when having fun or are in and out of hospitals and unable to function. ( something there is no cure and old age) but I remember these and I wouldn't have thought you were nervous.....always a professional job...entertaining and informative .
The best thing I did when I started my watercolor journey was to discover you and begin following you. If I had discovered you a couple of months earlier, I would have saved myself money and frustration! Thank you so much for each and every jewel of information you have shared that has set me up to find success in this journey. Congratulations on your 8 year anniversary!
Arches paper was a birthday present to me, my reward for sticking with it! Everything you said about it is true and I ❤it. It seems a very thirsty paper indeed but that’s not a negative.
I love Saunders Waterford also and I learned by sheer coincidence when ordering Fabriano Artistico 5 sheet packs from Blick’s that some of them had Kilimanjaro watermarks. I wrote on Cheap Joe’s reviews some 3 years ago about that and that if Fabriano Artistico wasn’t the maker of Kilimanjaro that they correct me. I had the photos and the paper was the same. That is when I was doing a ton of hardbound wc sketchbooks. They admitted it and I mentioned about being upfront with correct pricing then and wrote it under reviews for both papers. So now it has been out there and now everybody can know. I enjoy the new Hahnemule wc sketchbooks. They do very well with layering and all those important things. But Arches is still a favorite but for hp (charcoal and other drawings) I gravitate towards Saunders Waterford. It has a superb thickness. Wow 8 yrs, amazing!
Yes, I also have ordered the same 5 packs from Blick, advertised as Artistico but getting Kilimanjaro instead. So does that mean that Fabriano makes the Kilimanjaro paper too? Or why would the paper have the Kilimanjaro watermark inside Artistico packaging? Not sure, but I have come to love the 5 packs and now Kilimanjaro is probably one of my favorite papers! :)
Congats on the 8 years Steve! Funny that particular video was also one of the first ones I watched on this channel, maybe 4 yrs ago. Your advice about paper made so much difference in my painting experience and helped me enjoy watercolors. Thank you for all your lessons, they've truly helped a lot of folks like me
Your channel more than flies, it is a go to for all the best info on watercolor available! You changed me with just a few of your art changing tips🥇🥇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I believe that Arches and Canson are now owned by the same company. Arches began in the 1400's. Steve, you are absolutely the best! You have taught me so much and I especially appreciate how you have inspired me to paint after I had put away my painting supplies for such a long time. Please continue teaching for all of us who need what you have been doing on your channel........CONGRATULATIONS on your 8th year anniversary, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Not exactly, they are each their own company but were bought off by the F.I.L.A company and are now 'daughter companies'. This company is an italian art supplies company with little success, but after a take over from a certain italian family they've started to buy dozens of art companies all over the world, first school art supplies and later even pro art supplies companies. Here are a few (formerly family business or independent) companies that now belong to them:
- Lyra, Prang, Strathmore, Vinci, Maimeri, Lukas, Daler Rowney, Princeton Artist Brushes Co. and of course: Canson and Arches.
And while the companies are left to operate pretty independently, each and every single one of them went through some changes first thing. For some, like Arches and Lukas (once the only real threat to Schmincke in Germany, as their paints were nearly as high quality but cheaper - not anymore), that lowered the quality somewhat to increase income - Arches papers DO spoil easier and faster since the take over. For others, like Lyra (german pencil supplier for school and student art grade pencils) and Maimeri (italies best paint supplies company, with the purest watercolors there are worldwide) those changes improved the quality of the products.
@@olgahein4384 Thanks for this information. Unfortunately companies that are family owned eventually always get taken over by bigger companies. I am still not convinced that bigger is better!
When I started watercolor 4 years ago, on CansonXL, I was SO FRUSTRATED!!! “Why can’t I master this?!?! What is happening here?!?! ARGHHHH!!!” So I searched RUclips for answers and found your site. Your paper video was the first one I watched (not sure why as I literally had no clue where to start). I promptly purchased Arches paper, gulped at the price and hoped you weren’t some hack selling me a bill of goods. Fortunately, you were 100% right and I fell in love with the medium. Congratulations on, and more importantly THANK YOU for, years of amazing instruction. Oh, my go to is now Saunders Waterford - absolutely gorgeous paper.
Hahaha this was so great 😆 Congrats on 8 years! Thank you for sharing this. Old videos can be so cringy, but at the same time, show how much we've grown!! That is really motivating.
Thanks Sarah! I agree. Sometimes we just need to see how far we've come.
Oh, I forgot to say, I love those little landscapes on the Hahnemuhle paper! I think you passed by those a little too quickly!!
Thanks! Exercises for Patrons. 😁
Oh my gosh! Congrats on 8 years!This was super fun to watch with you. Have a great day
CONGRATS on 8 years!!
Congratulations! I found you in Dec 2018 about the time I signed up for my first watercolor class via the Continuing Ed program here. I knew NOTHING and your videos helped me so much! I still look forward to each video you post. I admire your talent and style and always learn something from you. Keep them coming, please!
Steve, I started watercolor about five years ago. I've learned almost everything I know about watercolor from you, all the good stuff anyway. I feel like I learned to paint from a good neighbor who had the time and patience to teach me something. Thanks for all the past and future enjoyment.
Great revival of watercolor papers. I do love Fabriano Artistico.. say hi to Reece for me!
I do know this you have the COOLEST TSHIRTS,congratulations for hanging in there for so many years sharing your watercolor journey with us Steve.😀🙏
Congratulations on the 8th year.
I wish I would had just bit the bullet and bought good paper to start with. Now to find a decent sketch book without breaking the bank
Happy youtube-aversary!
Thanks Lindsay.
Someone gifted me some Bockingford and I find it lovely to work on, however because it’s not 100% cotton, it doesn’t stay wet for as long, especially here in Western Australia where it can very hot and dry, so I’d suggest not using it for a project that includes a lot of wet on wet. My friend does a lot of highly detailed botanical paintings and it seems to work well for those. Sadly I’ve never used Arches as it isn’t vegan friendly but I do use Fabriano Artistico which I love. A note for very strict vegans who may read this, Bockingford doesn’t contain gelatine in the sizing but is processed using wool rollers which technically makes it non vegan. I’m using it because it was a gift and for selected projects only, but Fabriano Artistico is my go to. I’ve been painting for less than a year but worked out very quickly the importance of paper. I’ve watched other students in my class be very disappointed in their results because of poor paper choice and not stretching the paper or not stretching it properly. I’d rather compromise on the size of my painting than the quality of my paper. Loving your videos and currently binge watching them 😂❤
Happy Channel-versary!! And thank you -- I learn so much from your excellent videos. PS: You smile just the right amount! Don't change a thing. :o)
Congrats to 8 years of wisdom in the watercolor world!!!!
Congratulations on your 8th anniversary.
Steve, I so enjoyed this look back at your 8 years of videos, and though I haven't been a follower all of those years, I have been since 2017. I just love your teaching, and consider you my primary watercolor teacher. Thanks so much for your faithfulness, and for your inspiration. It seems each one of your Bible quotes seem to fit my need every time you post one. Needless to say, I appreciate you more each year.
I have watched your videos since I began my watercolor journey about two years ago. I have learned a lot from you. Changing from pulp to all cotton was a game changer for me. Wish I had watched your 1st video before I started watercolor, sure would have saved myself heartache. Great to know the history of Reece as well. I have two favorite papers are Fabriano Artistico (because it is vegan, I put it before Arches) and Arches.
Congratulations on your Channel-versary! Love the paper review.
What a lovely journey , ,you have taught me soooooo much thank you Steve. As for paper, most definitely Arches and Saunders Waterford.
Hahahaha I loved that "crap paper for beginners" part. "Only the worst will do". My thing is I have accumulated so much from before I knew better that I want to use the crap and get rid of it. I try to use it for pen testing and swatching as I mix (not the swatching that goes into my swatch catalogue). I moved some of the crappy paper sketchbooks to my home office to use as scratch paper for when I'm on phone meetings. Another issue I have, and I think Lindsey the Frugal Painter has said this too, is that I like to "save" my best supplies for something special. I get significant anxiety when I feel I wasted a good supply. I am trying very hard to get out of that mindset of saving the best for last. I am over 50 now, I can afford the good stuff, and I deserve it. I need to find someone's kid that I can give the lower quality stuff to.
I respect Lindsay a lot. She's a friend and an amazing RUclipsr and artist, but in the "save it for the best" philosophy for watercolor paper, we completely disagree. Because the two types of paper react so differently, you have to change approaches when painting. I think pulp papers are fine for line and wash and for gouache. Terrible for any sort of layering and forget about heavy lifting or scrubbing. The least forgiving of all watercolor surfaces.
Arches all the way. I don't even have a desire to try others. I'm of the mind that if it's not broken, don't try to fix it. Good job Steve. It's always a treat to hear from your wisdom and experience.
Thanks for sharing! And congratulations!
Fantastic refection, with review.
Thanks
I've learned so much from you and I'm grateful for your channel. Thanks a bunch!
One thing to remember about Strathmore papers: "500" is the series designation for their best grade of paper but there are all kinds of "500" series papers - drawing paper, Bristol board, etc. For watercolor make sure you get watercolor paper, not one of their other papers. That said, their "500" series drawing paper is excellent, one of my favorites for drawing.
Yes. Same is true of the new Hahnemühle Collection series. The designations applies to several types of paper. I'm only talking about watercolor papers here.
All I can say is “Thank You Steve”…Congrats!!!
Love your first video. Always love your videos. HAPPY 9TH!!! I'm watching this in July 2023
Yay! Thank you!
Congratulations on your RUclips anniversary! 😊🎉
I have been following your work since the beginning! You have taught me so much!
Thank you for 8 yrs of RUclips viewing. You are a well respected instructor/teacher in Watercolor.
Saunders waterford is great and very easy to access for me in the UK
Congratulations on 8 years! I learn so much from you as I travel down this watercolor journey! Thanks!
Thanks. It's almost 9 now. That video's about a year old.
@@mindofwatercolor well I am always late to the,party!
I watched a lot of your videos, I like your content very much, your videos always help a lot of painters who love watercolor
Happy Channelversary!! 💥💥💥
Here’s to another eight years! 🎉👏🏻🙌🏻 Thank you
Well done Steve! Ive followed you for years and love your videos plus Ive learnt so much. Thank you.
Ive been watching you for three years, ive learned so much from you and other artist....mikelle art mom🎨👩🎨✍
Steve, this original watercolor paper video is part of what attracted me to your channel! I loved the humor and Reese! I am a beginner watercolor artist and I appreciated and still do appreciate the information on watercolor paper. When Michaels still had 40% off coupons I stocked up on Arches! I also love the Bible verse at the end of videos! Here’s to many more years of this channel!
Steve, you started off strong and have stayed that way through all the years. You offer great content in a very engaging, entertaining and educational way. I appreciate all the work you go through and how much it takes for you to offer your knowledge, your funds, research and helpfulness to all of us. If I had to choose one educator/artist online I would choose you....hands down. I retired after many decades as a professional artist and your advice is correct, sound and up to date. Thank you, Thank you for keeping me in touch with art.
Warm congratulations and thank you for staying with us and taking us on a journey.
This is so great! I'm so glad you did this video! It helps so much to see people's beginnings because yes, the fear with starting on RUclips so real. I'm just starting so I'm right there, starting with watercolor paper too! 😆 ❤
Happy Channel-versary Steve. You’re the best. Blessings!
I remember watching that video and laughing at your beginner using only crap 😝! Even back then it was your sense of humour and the fact that you knew what you were talking about that made me love your channel!
Happy Anniversary
Please try the Bockingford!!!!! It's good and affordable. Comes in some nice wire bound sketchbooks.
Listen as soon as I heard that comment, I knew I had to have the cotton Paper, and at the time you could purchase a 9×12 pad of arches 140lb for 15.00. And although I was shocked that I would be paying more than 1$ page for a 9×12, I nearly fell over. But during the pandemic I found myself intrigued with my child's watercolor set, and I never looked back. Now that I have a better job, I have all the beautiful supplies, and some skill to go with them. that was a few years ago now, and I definitely love ❤ the mind of watercolor. I can't imagine life without it. Thanks Steve for all the wonderful watercolor videos that have guided me all the way.
I regulary use Artist Watercooler Paper ( masters' choise) v Baohong. I like it, Cold pressed grain Fin. (100% cotton.) Buth it's almost rough from texture.And at a very good price...
Hi! I've just but recently discovered your channel (the mystiques of algorythms, I guess). I've really enjoyed your videos so far and I'm most impressed at how long you've been doing these tutorials. Thank you so much for it and congratulations on your eighth anniversary! I was one of those that, in spite of being told to use 100% cotton paper, started with cellulose paper because in my country cotton paper is outrageously expensive. I'm quite the stubborn one, so it didn't hold me back from continuing to practise. I knew paper would be an issue and I took up the challenge. About a year and a half later, I tried cotton paper for the first time, and I haven't been able to willingly go back to cellulose paper again XD . Luckily, I can afford it now, and I know I won't regret it.
Perfect 👍 loved your videos for years x
Paper. I almost gave up water colour because of cellulose paper. Skimp on paint and brushes, but find the least expensive cotton paper, beginners. Steve, I think that first video had tons of personality. I'm glad you are more comfortable on camera because you are awesome. Also, I appreciate it when reviewers update previous favorites because there are new products; new techniques, and so on. When you learn, we learn. Thanks!
When I decided to take up water colour 2 years ago, yours was the first channel I stumbled upon Steve. It made all the difference and I learned so much. Not just about applying wash to paper, but all the really useful tips about the kit required to actually enjoy the medium and make some progress. A big thanks for all your work, you certainly saved me a lot of heart ache and disappointment. One further paper suggestion for you from St Cuthbert's Mill, Milford. 100% cotton, but hard sized; the wash floats about a little more and it remains damp a little longer. Interesting paper and I use it a lot. Not sure if it's available your side of the pond, it's difficult enough to find in Europe, readily available in the UK though and worth a try if you can access it.
Congratulation on 8 years! I love every episode that I have watched over the years and feel like I am watching a dear friend that is offering his best advice on so many topics. Many thanks, Steve!
Recently I heard about KHADI 100% cotton watercolor paper from Jane Betteridge. It is Handmade paper from India. I am loving it!
I'm a fairly new subscriber and have been watching your past and new videos. I used to love oil painting landscapes when I was younger. I also did some watercolor. That's been awhile ago. I just got some paint brushes and paper and will be getting out my watercolors. I love your videos.
I totally agree about 100% cotton paper. I've wasted a lot of time and energy trying to practice on non-cotton paper. For me, it was discouraging. It was an eye-opener when I started using 100% cotton not only for my final paintings but even for practice.
If you’re a diy kinda artist, you can make your own “block” out of a pad by gently applying hot glue (not the heavy duty but the light duty cool gun preferred) along the edges of the paper and smoothing it out, leaving a 1-2” opening. Works great!
This just came up in my RUclips feed. I subscribed and will be going back through your channel to try and learn something (I’m not a watercolor artist, but I love just messing around with watercolors in my mixed media art).
Steve Wow! You were great right from the beginning!!
That was the first one? Nice. Of course, congratulations on 8 years.
I found your videos about a week ago and they have been Crucial for someone with Zero experience with watercolor. Keep it up! People are watching...and waiting for the next new tip or video
Steve, you are the reason I actually tried the Arches paper my mom gave me when I first started painting, and the reason I use only cotton paper now. You’re also the reason I tried loose landscapes, and found that I love doing them.
Congratulations on eight years Steve! I've watched so many of your videos and I love your style 😊 I also love that there no disinformation, thank you!
I've heard others say the Hahnemühle ranked pretty closely to Arches too. Good to hear that from you too. And the Canson Heritage is a bit of a nemesis with me. Maybe my pad is a dud but I can't lift the masking after I paint. Rather irritating and wondered if you ever had that problem. Really appreciate the details on the papers you use, Steve. Very helpful! 🥰
Not sure about mask on Canson. I may not have tried it. I don't use mask terribly often.
Congrats on doing a great job for everyone Steve ~ I hope all is well for you ~ :)
I love your channel Steve. You’ve taught me so much, and I can’t thank you enough! I think your older videos have held up exceptionally well. I’ve watched almost all of them at this point. Your sense of humor has always been a highlight of your videos for me, and I loved how in your earlier videos you would showcase it so often. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know your work is very much appreciated. I also wanted to point out that I have always loved that you throw a Bible verse in at the end. A lot of people these days would be reluctant to do that, and I admire the fact that you still do it.
Starting is always the hardest part, but I'm sure I can speak for many of us that we are glad you did! Congrats on eight years, here's to many more. Thanks so much for what you do :)
OMGOSH! 8 years! Wow. Cheers from a lifelong "The Mind of Watercolor" fan. I can't believe it's been 8 years. Congratulations, Steve, you've done an awesome job.
If you have not tried Lanaquarelle before you should give it a try. Wonderful paper! Medium grade "rough" cotton paper. Just right.
I actually have some on my paper shelf but have not used it. I hear great things.
I've enjoyed your channel for almost 3 years now! Thank you so much for continuing to publish videos with meaningful content. I know it's a lot of work to make even a short video, so please know that your work is appreciated. My favorite everyday watercolor paper is Indigo Artpapers cold press. I love the texture, the weight and feel, and the way it holds up to lots of water, scrubbing, lifting, glazing, and pen work. Their books are especially nice, with deckled edges and a way to remove each sheet along the bound edge by wetting and tearing so that edge is also deckled. There is also a sheet protector between every set of pages.
Happy 8th anniversary Steve and Mind of Watercolor.
Thank you for your time, expertise, talents, and skills. I am forever grateful for this channel. God bless.
Thank you for all your lessons, info, jokes and general pleasant company on youtube!
Congrats on 8 years!! You have been a huge help to me over the years and I thank you very, very much!! Thank you for this updated video on papers. Always love to hear what's new. (and old favorites too.)
Congratulations on 8 years. Your videos are wonderful, fun and informative! Wishing you many more years of RUclips success.
You can still get Moulin du Roy, in the UK anyway. Nice paper. I had trouble with tape lifting the surface so badly on Stonehenge that I have't gone back to it. My block is languishing...probably the sizing will have gone off by the time I decide to give it another go!
A painters tape for sensitive surfaces seems to work ok. You still need to peel it slowly or use a heat tool/hair dryer to soften the gum before removing it.
@@mindofwatercolor Thanks Steve! I'm using washi tape now most places, it seems to have a better record at easy removal than anything else I've tried
Happy Anniversary! You are part of my Saturday routine and you're a steady, encouraging, delightful watercolor teacher. Thank you!
Hey Steve! I've been here for most of your 8 year run.....and you are still bringing it! Thanks for all of it, some of it I go back to as I attain new levels of skill and understanding. Congratulations, I still love what you do.
Congratulations on your 8 year anniversary! I really appreciate seeing your reaction to your very first video!
Congratulations on 8 years, Steve! Your channel has encouraged me to explore and try new techniques with watercolor, and most importantly (LOL) to not give up. Thankful for you!
I love, love, love Hahnemuhle Collection. Have been painting with it for quite some time. Handles alot of water well, several layers, lifting both on wet and dry paper and name it. It became almost instantly my favourite when I found that out. Archers is no.2
Congratulations on 8 years! I have been here for most of it😂 I love watching or listening to your videos not just for information but also your calm demeanor. Can't leave Reese out, looking good!
"I paint with Crap". Hahahaha 😆. I hope folks understand the humor of this coming from you. ps....and thank you for the list of good papers!!
8 years anniversary…. U must be one of the original watercolor tuts! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉! I enjoy your videos, you are one of my favorite picks for new info or motivation! Thanks for hanging in there for us!😉😉😄😄😄😄
There are some great learning resources on RUclips. Steve is at the top of a very tall list!
Wow! Thank you!
Love your channel Sir! Glad you put on your brave face! I have learned quite a bit from you over the years! Thank you!
Congratulations on 8 years! Thank you for the list.
I believe this is one of the first videos I’d watched when I started really getting into watercolor, and I’ve loved your advice and lessons ever since.
Congratulations on 8 years! You were the very first watercolorist I found and followed when I started painting in 2018. You have been such a huge factor in my growth and always look forward to seeing you and Reese!