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Watercolour Paper Guide

Last updated: February 4, 2020
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Julie Caves
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There are many things to consider when choosing paper for watercolour painting. Absorbency, texture, weight, colour, fibres and more can all change your experience when painting and affect the appearance of the finished work. Here are a few resources to learn more about paper.

This thorough paper article covers most everything you could want to know about paper.
Jackson’s Guide to Papers

You can also watch our large collection of videos about paper on the Jackson’s YouTube channel.
Videos About Paper

A helpful article from the experts – RK Burt paper suppliers – about how to get the most from your watercolour paper.
RK Burt Watercolour Paper Article

Jackson’s have a large selection of papers and each has useful information on the product.
Jackson’s Watercolour Paper Department

Jacksons Two Rivers Handmade Watercolour Paper

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Julie Caves

Julie Caves is a long-standing contributor to Jackson’s Art Blog and previously served as its Editor for ten years. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of art materials, she writes in-depth articles, particularly about oil and acrylic painting, bringing an extensive research background to each piece. Julie studied journalism in California, fine art at the University of Texas at Austin, and completed both an MA at Camberwell College of Art and the Turps Studio Painting Programme in London. She exhibits her work regularly and continues to write part-time for the blog.

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