Best paper for watercolour paints for a beginner?

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Best paper for watercolour paints for a beginner?

Answer 1

I would always buy good quality paints and papers , they are expensive but you will learn with them and it is much fun to use , bad quality things are not very useful .



you need a set of watercolor :

I recommend pan ones because you don't need palette ,

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&biw=1280&bih=697&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&q=watercolor+set&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=18343376688266007804&sa=X&ei=cJtST__VE8_sObPT9ZIK&ved=0CHcQ8wIwAA



and if you paint professionally , you will need at least 6 good quality and different sizes of brushes . but for beginners I would recommend :

http://www.dickblick.com/items/05802-3110/?wmcp=google&wmcid=items&wmckw=05802-3110

get a round brush , size 10 is good for you .





and paper :

http://www.misterart.com/paper-boards/art-illustration/watercolor-paper/strathmore-300-series-watercolor-paper.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_term=25420&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts





those stuff are not good for an artist , but they are great for starters ..

good luck and have fun :)))

Answer 2

I'm tagging on to the first two answers very good answers you've already received.

1. Cotman or Canson 140lb cold press paper in a tablet size you can afford. 10" x 14" or 26 cm x 36 cm is preferred, but 9"x12" is a good size, too.

2. Cotman (student grade) or Winsor & Newton (artist grade) watercolors.

3. Colors to start off with (everybody has their own preferences): Yellow (New Gamboge); Red (Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson); and Blue (Ultramarine).



When you are ready to explore more, go to the library. Ask the librarian to help you pick out a few beginning watercolor books. Some of them have step by step tutorials and require particular colors. The fewer the colors the the more relaxed you will be.

Answer 3

Try to buy professional water colors, student water colors are lesser in quality.



For the paper: There are pads with about 10-15 sheets that cost about 15 pounds etc, but unfortunately water color paper can be really expensive , check the internet, art shops, good quality paper is from Canson, Hahnemühle, Winsor and Newton..



Buy paper with higher paper weight lb/sm , that shows how thick the paper is.

The thicker the paper, the more robust it is and more water can applied onto it withouth the paper crumpling.



There are different types of paper, cold press, etc. raw, fine



You should pick these according to what you want to draw..

Be sure to buy good quality paper that does not change color over time, so it should be acid-free. ..





Russian white nights are also good water colors.

Answer 4

Individual, full sheets are the most economical. Remember, there are two sides of watercolor paper. Paper is the most important thing in watercolor painting. There are some UK mills who make artist quality watercolor paper. 140 lb. cold press, 100% cotton is what you should look for. You could try a 90 lb. paper which would be less expensive, but not as easy to work with. Winsor Newton Cotman paints would be a good choice for a beginner. Avoid paint "sets" with white and black included. They will just cause you problems when you try to use them. For brushes, get #6, #12 round, #2 or #4 rigger and a 3/4 inch flat, synthetic, short handle.

Have fun!