Hot Pressed or Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper [Beginner Watercolor Anime Tutorial]

Let’s talk about how to pick your perfect watercolour paper, specifically for anime paintings! In this video, we will discuss the textures of the most common types of watercolor paper, hot pressed and cold pressed. And answer 3 simple questions together to decide on the paper that works the best for you, including how they affect your results and what technique you can use. I spent a lot of time using both when I just started painting anime characters using watercolor, so hopefully my experience helps you if you're just starting.

0:10 main difference between hot pressed, cold pressed, and rough watercolor paper
0:44 Question 1 - which paper works better with outline using fineliner or coloured pencil?
2:32 Question 2 - do you like to include a lot of details in your painting or keep it loose and abstract?
4:04 Question 3 - do you like to have the finished painting looking smooth like digital painting or prefer the watercolor look?
4:57 Bonus Question - which one is easier for beginners?
5:16 My suggestion on choosing the paper for anime watercolor painting


Materials:

Paper:
Arches Hot Pressed, 140lb/300gsm
Arches Cold Pressed, 140lb/300gsm
Paint:
Daniel Smith tube watercolor
Brushes:
Da Vinci V35, size 3 and 6
Raphael rigger brush
Misc:
Masking tape
Flat ceramic dinner plate
Cardboard
0.3mm mechanical pencil

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