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| Paper Surfaces
The surface of the watercolor papers range from very slick and smooth to very textured and rough. Each surface has its own personality and handling characteristics. Many award winning watercolor artists will select different surfaces to work on, depending on their style of painting. There are three types of paper available • Hot Pressed (HP) -- A smooth paper which is manufactured by a method where heat and pressure are used as suggested in its name. Great for details and sharp edges. • Cold Pressed (CP) or (NOT) -- A paper 'not' hot pressed with a slightly rougher surface. CP is the easiest to use and is best for the beginner. It has a texture that allows it the stay wet longer and makes it a favorite to work with when learning to paint watercolors. • Rough - A rough paper has a heavy “tooth” which can be used to get a more textured or dramatic effect. New papers are being introduced that have two surfaces. One side is hot pressed (smooth) and the other cold pressed (semi-rough). I have not had the pleasure of trying these yet. |
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