Exploring Hot Press & Rough Watercolor Papers

In this video, I’m painting the same painting on two different watercolor papers to explore the difference between hot press and rough watercolor paper surfaces.

I typically use cold press paper because it’s a nice “middle-of-the-road” paper (and most commonly used). So this was a fun way to compare the other two types of watercolor paper finishes.

I hope that this helps showcase the difference between hot press and rough watercolor paper!

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--Supplies Used--

Legion Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press 7x10 Block
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Winsor & Newton Rough Watercolor Paper 140lb/300 gsm - 7x10 Block
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Prismacolor Turquoise Pencil B
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Platinum Carbon Desk Fountain Pen
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Tombow Mono Plastic Eraser (pack of 3)
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Synthetic Sable Hair Round Tip Travel Brush (comes in a set of 3 round brushes size 4, 8, 12)
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My 24 color palette
https://susanchiang.com/blog/the-24-c...

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