I am always trying to find economical and superb 100% cotton watercolor paper. This one is really good! Fraggle said she likes Meeden paper, so off to Amazon I went and ordered this 100% cotton paper. Though advertised as 9×12 inches, it measures 12.2×8.3 inches per the cover of the block. I don’t really like blocks, but the I think the paper may be worth that irritation.
This is the paper I ordered (click to get to link). It is the weight and texture I prefer: CP, 140#. Painting on it was a pleasure. Color absorbed nicely and didn’t create any weird textures. Absorption rate was reasonable. It held up to washes and glazes on multiple levels. Working wet-in-wet was easy to do.
Capitol Reef National Park is located in central Utah and is characterized by red rock and sandstone. Canyons and arches are some of its characteristics. As it is desert, the vegetation is sparse and dots the landscape. It is a stunning bit of country – Utah has some of the most beautiful parks! – as well as a place with a fascinating history, from prehistoric times to modern day settlers. Definitely worth a trip!
Watercolor, about 8×12 inches, Meeden / BaoHong 100% cotton paper, CP, 140#.
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Cracking job! Glad the paper worked out OK.
Thanks, Fraggy! It was a pleasure to paint with, and reasonable, too. Check out St. Cuthberts Mill paper – native to your neck o’ the woods!
Will do!