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10 Best Watercolor Paper for Painters of All Skill Levels
Best Watercolor Paper
Between its portability and
beauty, it's no wonder that watercolor is one of the most beloved mediums for
artists. And while choosing the right set of paints and brushes is important
for watercolors, finding suitable paper is just as vital to the creative
process.
Do you need help finding the best
watercolor paper for your artwork? There are a couple of things you'll want to
consider before you make your choice. For instance, deciding which format you
want the paper in will have an effect on your experience. Loose-leaf paper is a
convenient choice for experimenting techniques, as you can buy sheets one at a
time and cut them down smaller.
However, purchasing blocks may be
better if you're inclined to travel, as the packaging protects the paper from
bending or tearing. Similarly, pads of paper are a popular choice to have in
the studio as it is easy to remove the paper when needed.
Arches paper is a favorite among
watercolorists, calligraphers, and other artists. They are made in France with
100% cotton fiber and make the perfect canvas for vibrant and long-lasting
paintings. All of their paper is acid-free, pH-neutral, gelatin-sized, and
air-dried.
If you're a student or an artist
looking for a value watercolor pad, then Canson's XL Watercolor Pads are some
of the best. It features 30 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) student-quality paper
that is an ideal surface for watercolor and mixed-media work.
Another great value pad for
beginning watercolorists and students is the Bienfang pad. At an economical
price, it provides 15 sheets of 90 lb (243 gsm) paper that are perfect for
refining techniques and creating practice paintings.
Winsor & Newton Professional
Watercolor Blocks includes 20 archival-quality sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper
that have an ideal surface for displaying the natural transparency of
watercolor. This paper is available in cold press, hot press, and rough
finishes.
The name Sennelier is synonymous
with high quality, and their watercolor blocks are no different. Made of 100%
cotton, this paper is acid-free and 140 lb (300 gsm). It is available in a
variety of unique sizes that are perfect for landscapes and portraits alike.
If you want paper that's a shape
other than a square or rectangle then Yupo‘s round pad is an ideal choice. Each
pack contains 10 sheets of 74 lb (200 gsm) paper that are all waterproof,
non-absorbent, and extremely durable with a smooth surface.
Another staple brand in the
watercolor world is Grumbacher. Their pad of paper includes 12 sheets of 140 lb
(300 gsm) cold press watercolor paper that is perfect for wet and dry lifting
techniques. It includes a cover that can easily fold out of the way as you
work.
Fabriano is an established brand
known for its high-quality art supplies. Their watercolor paper is machine-made
in Italy from 25% cotton and 75% alpha cellulose. This combination creates a
surface that feels like 100% cotton rag at a much lower price.
Instead of buying a pad or block
of paper, you can also purchase a large sheet of paper and cut it down to your
needs. Blick Student Watercolor Paper is economically priced for students and
beginner painters. It is 90 lb (243 gsm), making it ideal for practice work.
Have you ever heard of black
watercolor paper? That's because Legion Stonehenge Aqua Black Paper is the
first of its kind. One pad includes 15 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) black
watercolor paper that is pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free.
Margherita Cole is a
Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern
California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from
Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth
University in the UK. When she’s not writing, Margherita continues to develop
her creative practice in sequential art.
A museum says they gave an artist $84,000 in cash to use in artwork. He delivered blank canvases and titled them "Take the Money and Run."
BY CAITLIN O'KANE
A Danish artist was given $84,000
by a museum to use in a work of art. When he delivered the piece he was supposed
to make, it was not as promised. Instead, the artist, Jens Haaning, gave the
Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, Denmark two blank canvases and said
they were titled "Take the Money and Run."
Haaning was asked to recreate two
of his previous works: 2010's "An Average Danish Annual Income" and
"An Average Austrian Annual Income," first exhibited in 2007. Both
used actual cash to show the average incomes of the two countries, according to
a news release from the artist.
In addition to compensation for
the work, Haaning was also give bank notes to use in the work, museum director
Lasse Andersson told CBS News via email. Their contract even stated the museum
would give Haaning an additional 6,000 euros to update the work, if needed,
Andersson said. At the time the works were initially exhibited, the Danish
piece highlighted the average income of 328,000 kroner, approximately $37,800,
while the average Austrian salary illustrated was around €25,000, or $29,000.
For the "Work it Out"
exhibit at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art, Haaning was meant to fill frames
with money. But they were empty.
"We also have a contract
that the money $84,000 US dollars to be displayed in the work is not Jens' and
that it must be paid back when the exhibition closes on 16 January 2022,"
Andersson said.
"The exhibition is called
'Work it Out' and features works of art by many different contemporary
artists," he said, adding that the exhibition It runs from September 24 to
January 16, 2022.
Andersson said when they spoke to
the artist about making the piece earlier this year, he agreed to the contract
and "he indicated a fairly easy job."
But when it came time for Haaning
to actually deliver, he did the unexpected.
"The curator received an
email in which Jens Haaning wrote that he had made a new piece of art work and
changed the work title into 'Take the Money and Run,'" Andersson said.
"Subsequently, we could ascertain that the money had not been put into the
work."
Indeed, the frames meant to be
filled with cash were empty.
"The staff was very
surprised when they opened the crates. I was abroad when the crates were
opened, but suddenly received a lot of mails," Andersson said.
When he finally saw "Take
the Money and Run," Andersson said he actually laughed. "Jens is
known for his conceptual and activistic art with a humoristic touch. And he
gave us that – but also a bit of a wake up call as everyone know wonders were
did the money go," he said.
According to Haaning's press
release, "the idea behind was to show how salaries can be used to measure
the value of work and to show national differences within the European Union.
But by changing the title of the work to "Take the Money and Run"
Haaning "questions artists' rights and their working conditions in order
to establish more equitable norms within the art industry."
"Everyone would like to have
more money and, in our society, work industries are valued differently,"
Haaning said in a statement. "The artwork is essentially about the working
conditions of artists. It is a statement saying that we also have the
responsibility of questioning the structures that we are part of. And if these
structures are completely unreasonable, we must break with them. It can be your
marriage, your work - it can be any type of societal structure".
Andersson said while it wasn't
what they had agreed on in the contract, the museum got new and interesting
art. "When it comes to the amount of $84,000, he hasn't broke any contract
yet as the initial contract says we will have the money back on January 16th
2022."
He said they are in contact with
Haaning, who he called a "well-respected and well-known artist in
Denmark." But they have yet to reach an agreement.
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