All About Drawing Papers

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about drawing papers. In this video, we discuss acid free vs. archival, paper tooth and textures, weight, and how paper is made. We also look specifically at several popular paper surfaces including drawing, Bristol, Stonehenge, Mi-Teintes, marker paper, cold press, hot press, rough watercolor, and recycled papers. Tons of information!
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[@dhirajshetty483]

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the awesome paintings you have shown us along with the great tutorial !

[@kirsten5723]

This information is so hard to find! Thank you for this! And your artwork is amazing. Especially the liquor drink with ice, I actually said, "whoa..." 😮

[@monsterburger13]

Such a helpful review! Bristol is definitely the one I want to try 🙌🏼

[@itsnlee]

I've been trying to find good paper for coloured pencils after realizing sketch paper is the worst format to use them on. This is incredibly helpful, thank you.

[@xcforlife77]

Great job here - it looks like you really put some thought into this. It was really helpful to see some of the popular papers talked about in use and seeing actual pieces of art you've done on each.

[@MintAndFriends]

Thank you so much! This was awesome! Gave me more clarity that I needed in addition to my current knowledge. Thank you for demoing the different mediums on all those papers! Greatly appreciated.

[@SharonH11100]

Wow, I can’t wait to start ~ thank you so much

[@mtaur100]

Wow, dude! This answers questions I've had for years. I wish I'd had you as a teacher back in art school. Good job explaining! Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work.

[@dbrock1553]

I figured this out the hard way, which I'm sure is pretty normal. I picked up some cheap dollar store sketch paper to start with, and that was fine when it came to just starting out with basic pencil line drawing, but as I started to get more into layering and blending, especially with coloured pencils, it broke down like a cheap card table at Thanksgiving.

[@alexmacdonald3589]

Lol...That's so true my friend! Same here but that's the adventure of art. I don't know who actually said this because I've heard several people tell me different artists who said it but some famous artist said " A person who isn't artistic can have the very best of materials and create nothing, while a true artist can have only the worst of materials and create a masterpiece."

[@dbrock1553]

@@alexmacdonald3589 That's very true! Unfortunately, I'm not at the stage where the dollar store will allow me to produce Starry Night lol.

[@avivxtodah]

The dollar store stuff are good for thumbnails I learned if your style is creating that first before using the artist grades ones for the final work!

[@dbrock1553]

@@avivxtodah That sounds like an idea if you are on a tight budget.

[@the_flushjackson]

You’re a fantastic instructor, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked for something foundational and your video knocks it out of the ballpark. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@chipblock2854]

Thank you. I just started drawing and am pleased with my results but I can see how other paper will help me further enhance my drawings. I use graphite pencils but have expanded into color pencils and soon some water color pencils.

[@Undertow_999]

This is by far THE MOST HELPFUL information and tutorial on surfaces. Thank you sir for those videos and you don't have idea how much this helps me and inspires me to deal with PTSD and ADHD. I cannot thank you enough. Nick /Detroit originally Bosnia. ❤️ 💙 💜

[@motif5775]

Thank you for covering this topic.

[@AleciaWright]

I found this very helpful, thanks for sharing.

[@lilithskyblue]

This was a big help. I just started with colored pencils and was using cheap paper. I have learned a lot about paper here and will be experimenting. Thanks!

[@davidmaraman855]

I recently started drawing and using various media again and I've been paying attention to different paper qualities and their characteristics.
Thank you for this informative video!

[@danasterry4]

This video was so helpful! I was just wishing for a “cheat sheet” for good papers to use with different mediums. I know you said there are not hard rules but this is a great jumping off point for me and I already have most of these! Thanks so much!

[@denisceballos9745]

Dyno-mite video, hadn’t really spent much time considering the drawing paper that I’ve been using. Glad to learn about Bristol paper as I have a couple of pads in my inventory. Thanks 🙏

[@capbin146]

This has to be the best on non watercolour paper. Great painting as well, loved the elephant and horse! Thanks

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[@thevirtualinstructor]

Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your support and kind words! We are so glad to have you as a member of our learning community!

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Your channel is awesome! Thank you for creating it.

[@natieb7944]

Thanks so much for this video. Such detailed information, and extremely helpful. I don't know what I've been waiting for😊. I just subscribed.

[@zoridahall4732]

Your tutorials are the best, best,best soft spoken and well understood, excellent,and mesmerizing listening to you, your voice is awesome, ,I learned a lot today from you ,,, thank you for your tutorial, number one on my list for tutorials, for now on,,,!!! I will watch all your tutorials, love it thank you for your tutorial Zoe very talented

[@rabaajarrar5111]

This channel is the best 👍🏼
Big thanks from Jordan

[@ilahjarvis]

Very helpful! Thank you for your thorough comparison!

[@traceyladner7158]

Thank you so much- I appreciate the detailed explanations. This video has answered so many questions.

[@sharonsellers9887]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful to me!

[@Miri-by4ii]

Incredible explanation. Thank you so much!

[@flooklh]

Thank you Matt. I learnt a lot. My favorite of these makes is Strathmore 400 series Watercolour, 300gsm.

[@cerena.9285]

I love your video! It is useful for artist. Im so grateful, thank you.

[@davidmaraman855]

Excellent tutorial about quality artist papers on the market and what paper to choose for your media choice for your next project.
I found this very helpful.
Thank you!

[@The0Almighty0Lord]

very good video. Really stunning art and very informative too. Thank you sir for taking the time to do this video

[@tigertolliver5199]

Brilliant content. Brilliant analogy. Thanks a lot

[@Meow_meowHK]

Thank you for such a detailed review on different papers

[@Artfully_J]

Very informative. Thanks Matt. 👍

[@brentboyer79]

Best video on paper ever!

[@possumbold]

Thank you, I knew some of this but not as much as I thought. I’ve only just discovered Yupo paper. Thank you so much for a well presented video. I LOVE your tree. As I watched the video I realised how diverse and wonderful your sketches are, you have a lot of talent. It must be wonderful to draw so well!

[@annaloph]

Thank you for sharing, very informative. 🎨👩‍🎨🙏

[@Punk_Spirit]

Thank you for this; I appreciate all the work you have put into making this video and have learned a lot.

[@n.ee.h]

Wow, what an informative video! Thank you!

[@rajbharadia3643]

Such valuable info... you are the best! Thank you so much... I am much knowledgeable now!

[@liezelhaupt7172]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@leesanchez8432]

Thank you, this was very comprehensive.

[@ElizabethBattle]

This is so very helpful. Thank you!

[@deborahreardon9245]

Matt, thanks for this information. It alleviated my frustrations about surfaces for each media that I'm learning.

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@elizabetheddy1073]

Thank you so much Matt, very informative! I’ve never heard of Canson Hot presses paper, I’m definitely going to try this out! I just started watching ur videos, ur art is amazing! Any suggestions on what videos I should start with as a beginner? I did a lot of acrylic painting years ago, but always wanted to learn how to do pen and ink and pencils, both regular and watercolor. Thank you so much!! Liz😊👍🏼💗

[@susiesrainbows4493]

Thank you and i love your own art work.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

So important topic....I struggled with pastel ...because of bad paper....now I understand the importance. Thank you

[@njmccormackgmail]

Very good review and tips. Thank you!

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Thanks James and you're welcome!

[@laurarios3725]

THANK YOU SO MUCH , IS BEEN SI HELPFUL I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS EXPLANATION.

[@RachelikasArt]

- I love your videos, very educational. Thank you.

[@maryf.1956]

Excellent! Thank you. I have many of these papers but now will use them with different choices of mediums. I will experiment a little more without fear.😊

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Awesome Thanks Mary!

[@bethduffus4598]

Really helpful and clear. Thank you.

[@leighsirvent654]

Thank you, this was. Rey helpful!

[@kymberlysmith7580]

Thank you . I learned so much

[@joeblankenship377]

I love Bristol paper. Nice and thick and feels like it's made for doing a fully finished piece of art.

[@andrelinoge6810]

I am 51 and finally getting my art together. I'm just starting out, and learning to sketch. My goal eventually will be to be an artist in oil.
My question to anyone here that honestly knows;
What is the best type of, or brand is best for sketching?
Thanks and I'm loving the courses!!!!

[@eriche8870]

Fantastic value on this video like always. This why I subscribe to you thanks!

[@bleachedout805]

I'm actually just learning to make my own paper for art. This was informative in giving me the language to use to market my hand made paper if I decide to sell it.

[@Andrew-qw2dz]

thanks, you saved me a ton of research

[@s.e.hebert7307]

Wonderful information!!

[@ronhakenjos1437]

Thank you so much was very informed about paper

[@annettezaballero3339]

This needs more views.

[@jacoblozano5040]

Good review! Very informative.

[@marcwheeler4406]

Literally I thought I had done my research on paper when I started out a yr ago but have had so much info to absorb I didnt really pay that much attention...know I'm learning that .....lol I needed this video a yr ago...lol but it's ok I can still use all my pads I bought so I could practice on different types of paper cause I was a beginner I didnt know what I loved as I loved all type of drawing and painting .......so I bought different pads except pastel pad I'd didnt even know they had that.....thanks fir video I'll probably be referring to this a bunch of times...

[@MrSilva960]

To me Bristol paper, seems to be my favorite ...I like it ! thank you by your post !

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Thanks Cathy and Mike!

[@fennycruz6714]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@specialeffectsgraphicsdesi9066]

Great video!

[@deborahthompson3847]

Great review of paper!

[@martialart547]

Thanks for the explanation you are very efficient

[@chicoholtzclaw2628]

really like how you put choice is unique not this over that ,thanks for your expert experience

[@jadetobin]

Awesome video!!

[@Ameylynn]

Man... your voice is amazing

[@marstonmaxers]

Great vid! Nice recommendations...if I can only remember them when shopping.

[@simp_1117]

then make a list on a small notebook then bring it to shopping.

[@c8Lorraine1]

I like to buy very small pads of paper in a wide range of types. A bit expensive at the start, but I can use all my media on the samples and work out my favourites before a heavy outlay on larger sheets

[@fernandososa6507]

Those drawings are amazing

[@franswey2]

Thank you so much for sharing this information on paper. Fran

[@thevirtualinstructor]

You are so welcome!

[@peaches5712]

It all made sense.......but still a bit daunting. lol Like you said though, time and experience. Thank you!

[@ImeldaFagin]

I really like the way you pronounce “drawing”. Droawing or if you’re cutting to the chase, just Drohing.

[@unclered6006]

Extremely useful and informative.

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Awesome, thanks Uncle Red!

[@avivxtodah]

Thank you for this video series! Arches is our favorite for watercolor paper but would also like to dabble a little bit with Canson, Fabriano and Ampersand. Do you have a video review of Fabriano and Ampersand by any chance?

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One of the best video I watched😍

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Thank you!

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Nice video 👍

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a very helpful video!

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Awesome!!

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Wow i love you!! Outstanding content! Gained a subsriber and regular viewer

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very informative!

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what type of 2b lead do you use. Thanks amazing and helpful video

[@HiViewArt]

thanks for this topic

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Great video👏👏

[@SuperXrunner]

Great!! Thanks

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Thanks SuperXrunner!

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Amazing.

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Thanks So Much

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Great tips!

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Thanks Sigrid!

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Great video

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Thank you 🙏

[@dianecharest8365]

Again. thank you.