Sizing is added to paper pulp or fully formed sheets of paper to prevent it absorbing colour like a sponge. Size allows paint or ink to partially sit ...
On 24 February 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiPaper weight is often stated in two ways – pounds (lbs) and grams per square metre (gsm or g/m2). These two figures are calculated in slightly different ways ...
On 18 February 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiThere are a wide variety of paper textures available, made to suit all artist mediums and techniques. Here, we present the main choices and what media they are ...
On 11 February 2021 / By Evie HatchArt paper is available in numerous sizes and formats to cater for every approach to creativity. Here we explain the difference between a pad and a block, what ...
On 4 February 2021 / By Daniel BradyThe majority of artist papers are various shades of white. Having a light background allows you to apply a variety of nuanced tones and textures, and the reflective ...
On 28 January 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiMaking papers specifically for drawing and painting requires quality materials to ensure that they are strong, archival, and beautiful. As with everything we produce and consume, there is ...
On 21 January 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiThe definitive A-Z glossary of art paper terms. This guide has been designed to use as a companion when reading articles from our Paper Guide or any other ...
On 13 January 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiPaper is cellulose fibres derived from wood, rags, grasses or other plant sources that have been treated in water before being pulped and formed into sheets. However other ...
On 13 January 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiWe are proud to present our Paper Guide, a studio companion for artists working with paints, printmaking or drawing. Paper has been used by artists for drawing, ...
On 8 January 2021 / By Evie HatchConcertina Sketchbook in a Slipcase This A5 concertina sketchbook is unusual because you can open it up and display all the pages at one time. This makes it ...
On 26 November 2018 / By Julie CavesFAQ – Some people find the measurements of watercolour paper a bit confusing. Here is a short summary that might help. Loose sheets of watercolour paper often come ...
On 15 August 2018 / By Julie CavesWe were fascinated to read Leigon's project in which they interviewed various leading print studios about what kinds of papers they used when screen printing and felt that ...
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