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What kind of paper are you all using? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by HelterSkeletor@lemmy.world to c/watercolor@lemmy.ml
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Looking for paper suggestions. I've used Fluid 100 and their cellulose version, some other random cellulose brands, just picked up some Arches and Baohong Academy, what's your budget brand and your splurge pick?

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[โ€“] HelterSkeletor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I've ordered Jackson blocks a couple times now. I've found the smaller Jackson blocks perfect for quick studies, practice, color checks, etc. The price is cheap enough on the smallest blocks that I just have them around the house, at work, in the car, I can pencil sketch something to paint later or whatever. Versatile.

I've been painting "real paintings" on Baohong lately, specifically the rolls. The price seems good for the quality/quantity but requires me to stretch the paper which I don't like doing so we'll see.

[โ€“] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Thanks for the info. Yes, the baohong is definitely getting the love. Some of the best artists in the world use it. I'll have to give it a crack. I prefer sketchbooks, and the baohong sketchbooks are quite expensive.