Watercolor paper is usually white but it need not be.
Different types of watercolor paper.
That is one way to narrow it down.
Diffused wet into wet application can be achieved on cold pressed but there s a risk of losing the forms from excessive pigment bleeding.
A variety of cool and warm tints is available.
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Hot press cold pre.
Watercolor paper differs from manufacturer to manufacturer so experiment not only with the different kinds of paper but also with various brands of paper.
A painting on this type of paper ends up with a nice velvety look.
A watercolor painting on fabriano cold pressed paper cold pressed watercolor paper.
There are lots of different types of watercolor paper available to watercolorists and even after you ve narrowed down the selection to the best varieties it often boils down to personal preference.
The heavier the weight the sturdier and pricier the paper.
All three textures of watercolor paper come in different weights.
The weight is determined by the actual weight of 500 sheets of 20 x 30.
If you have the budget you can experiment with all different types of watercolor paper using a bunch of different watercolor techniques to get a feel for what you like best.
Some pigment penetrates deeper into the fibers.
Use acid free paper for paintings you wish to keep as this type will yellow less with age.