The Art Paper Series: Understanding Paper Qualities & How to Choose the Right Art Paper
Why Paper Matters More Than Most Artists Realise and What You Need to Know We see this a lot. Beginner artists blaming their “lack of skill”, for results that were actually caused by using the wrong paper? And countless of artists frustrated because their colours kept dulling, their sheets kept buckling, or their drawings looked different the next day. Most thought they were doing something wrong. But the truth often lay in the paper and not the technique. Today’s post is here to change that. Whether you’re an upcoming artist, a hobbyist sketcher, or someone rediscovering art in adulthood, understanding paper is one of the most empowering steps you can take. This week, as part of our commitment to supporting our growing art community, we begin a series breaking down the foundations of paper, in a way that is simple and practical for everyone wanting to improve their paper options. T his blog series will go deeper than a quick Google summary, as we will ...