What’s Your Best Paper for Drawing or Printmaking?

re: What’s Your Best Paper for Drawing or Printmaking?

tie1_4me — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:58:49 GMT

Looking for help with a variety of art papers that have watermark with name or image located in corner of sheet. I'm trying to figure out what paint, ink or drawing tool would be best to use on each type paper.. Is there a link that might have photos of these markings? I hate to ruin good paper by using the wrong method. Thanks so much.

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woonsocket — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:23 GMT

I have recently been doing prints on Basingwerk paper and as my supply has dwindled I though I would purchase more. However, although I feel that I have explored the internet in my search I cannot find any vendors.

If anyone knows a vender PLEASE reply to this post.

Thanks

re: What’s Your Best Paper for Drawing or Printmaking?

Mrgee59 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:48:30 GMT

My favorite when I did a great deal of drawing with Wolf CArbon Pencils was Stonehenge. The effect of the soft carbon pencils to me was fantastic. I'd also mix the Wolfs with graphite and white charcoal pencils. The paper would take erasure extremely well.

re: What’s Your Best Paper for Drawing or Printmaking?

Wessel — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:09:40 GMT

For ordinary day to day use I have found the Modigliani 200g sketch pad to be of reasonable quality. For greater work Strathmore bristol is a favourite paper for many artists. I think the important factors are not how good the feel or even the tooth of the paper is, but it should rather be not acidic or pH neutral paper. These papers are more durability and discolouration is minimized over time. Just a note on framing - the backing board should also be of the same standard or else some form of "leackage" will happen and discolouration might happen on certain areas but will be more visible on the areas left as white.

re: What’s Your Best Paper for Drawing or Printmaking?

inkartist1 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:31:21 GMT

The paper I like best for creating pen-and-ink drawings is Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Paper. It takes ink beautifully and the ink really looks wonderful on the warm off-white color.

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Elise M. Beattie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:11:24 GMT

Ah paper a personal favorite: I do most of my digital printing/giclees on Arches 88. It goes through my epson 1400 very well and the colors look great. If the colors arenot quiet right Golden Acrylics has some new progducts out that are meidums specifically for digital printing. When coated on my arches paper I get even more saturation.

but I also am a painter and my favorite papers for a wet medium are Arches & waterford 300lb. I use the Arches 140lb to draw on and frequently mix both pencil and water media on this surface. Every so often if I win the lottery I will buy a wonderful and exotic paper called Fabriano Esporziano. It is a hand made ( in the old traditional way) water color paper that is exceptional but very $$$$.

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Suzanne LaPrade — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:39:19 GMT

I use a variety of papers, Rives, Strathmore, but in recent months have been using a velum drafting film called Denril, by Borden and Riley, that I really like a lot. It's translucent, can be used with any medium - my fav is graphite, and comes in pads of several sizes.

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hoon67 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:35:25 GMT

I stumbled on a paper made by Cartiera Magnani(Annigoni) a few months ago. It has a nice smooth,yet soft surface that really appeals to me. I know other brands have similar characteristics, but the "feel" of this paper seems a little different. It also is a bit more expensive than others, but worth it. The pads are available in various sizes & color. The beige color for example gives the drawing an antique look which is what i was looking for. I agree totally that the "substrate" makes a significant impact on the finished work. Enjoyed the blog!

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suzeku — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:40:32 GMT

I used Rives for the first time last year when asked to do a portrait drawing commission. Using pastel pencil I found the surface to be absolutely delicious to work on and the 'feel' of the paper was outstanding. When completed it gave the piece a soft look to it which was very appealing.

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NJ ART — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:57:44 GMT

To my surprise I found that the Strathmore 300 or 500 charcoal paper works for me. I go outside taking a 9 x 12 spiral Strathmore 300 charcoal along with some Derwent Sketching pencils a kneaded eraser and a sharpner. I stumbled into this particular paper by accident while looking for an inexpensive acid free paper. I have also found that Strathmore 400 or 500 drawing paper also works but the charcoal has the tooth that grabs the graphite. I have filled a number of 9 x 12 pads with field studies. I do use a Strathmore 5.5 x 8.5 spiral bound 400 or Recycled sketch book for quick notes and thumbnails. I have many of these books and they work well with markers, Bic pens, pencils. The only problem is that sometimes looking back through them I cannot read some of my notes.! They are great to take to a musuem since they are small enough so as not to be intrusive . In the studio I enjoy using Arches watercolor paper. This paper can take quite a beating. I have also found that Canson, Strathmore and Tiziano have given me satisfactory results when I use colored pencils. The variety of colors enables me to try out different color combinations before I begin painting. I can experiment with different colors to see what works and does not work regarding a potential toned surface. Canson is my favorite colored paper. Most catalogs have it on sale and the quality is excellent for the price. Cansons "Biggie" pads may contain inexpensive paper but when I need to work out ideas I can go through a pad quickly so I keep some readily available.

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azorch — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:10:37 GMT

I love the way graphite lays down on a new sheet of Rives. My students, usually having experience mostly with low quality papers - and usually lacking any kind of distinctive surface - tend to be blown away by the tactile characteristics of a fine drawing paper.

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B4painter — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:58:38 GMT

From my limited experience (been drawing for about 3 years now) my personal preference is Stonehenge paper. I like to draw in both pencil and colored pencils and erasing, and /or burnishing is so fast and easy with this brand. It costs a little more that your average student paper, but I keep all my drawings and very often my friends and family will offer to pay for one or more of my paintings. To me paper and pencils are eqquivalent to an artist's brush and canvas. Without these you don't produce your best work ever!