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Virtual Sketch Date: Rhododendron Bud
Title: Rhododendron Bud (hot press)4x4 watercolor, micron pen, Fabriano 90-lb hp
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Title: Rhododendron Bud (cold press)4x4 watercolor, micron pen, Arches 90-lb cp
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But cold press paper is desirable because it gives such a nice texture to the painting. I'll let you decide: The top version is hot press, and the lower version is cold press. Your thoughts? Thank you!
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14 comments:
These are beautiful!!! I think you should do more! I love the small formate... perfect for tiny frames or little notecards.
Both are lovely but I think I like the hotpress one better actually.
I love your light touch and I like those dotty bits of colour which add a sense of celebration to your painting.
Mary Jane
Christine, as always, your sketch looks like you have a party at your studio, so light and cheerful.
I prefer the hot press for this project, especially when doing a smaller painting. Both are lovely.
I think I like the smooth of the hot press, but both are equally well done and fun looking.
Thank you so much to all who took the time to write! I truly value your kind and thoughtful comments.
I think the voting in this informal survey is 100% in favor of the hot press watercolor paper for pen and watercolor wash. I am inclined to agree. Thank you for helping me make up my mind on this issue which I have been pondering for many months.
And yes, Sherry, it does sometimes feel like a party in my studio, albeit a private party where I'm the only one flinging paint! (My husband and sons only pop their heads into say 'hello'). But it sure is fun! :)
Wish I could come join the fun! I agree, the hot press is my preference here too - although both are fantastic!
Both are beautiful! I like the addition of the dots.
These are light and airy and lovely. I agree that hotpress really shows off the pen to its best, but both have beautiful qualities to them.
very hard to choose which one I like better. both have nice colour and lines, but if I had to choose it would be the hot press because it looks smoother.
so hard to choose! both are fabulous! I think I like the top one just a touch more. Not sure why though.
I've got some rhododendron bushes outside my window and I look forward to their beautiful blooms.
Both are lovely but I think the hotpress works the best. I have to agree about the party too. The buds look like happy, partying flowers. :)
Looks simple and very charming :)
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