Arches Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12
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About Arches Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12
Overall Feedback:
80% positive
83% found the perfect tooth and absorbency, while 17% had issues with paper buckling
Arches watercolor paper has better absorbency and brighter pigment.
I had underestimated the absorbency of the paper.
The paper is too absorbent, making it difficult to layer another color on top.
70% appreciated minimal bleed and feathering, but 30% experienced excessive spreading
I noticed that this paper doesn't handle inks and watercolors as smoothly as cold press would in a first pass.
This paper doesn't handle inks and watercolors as smoothly as cold press would in a first pass.
The paper is not suitable for layering colors as the underpainting dominates and makes it difficult to add subtlety by layering another color on top.
The surface of this hot pressed cotton paper is quite rough/fluffy, making it difficult to achieve a fine edge.
83% liked the size and thickness, while 17% found it too thin
The paper is thick like cardstock.
The 9x12 sheets are attached at the top of the pad, but not all the way around like a watercolor block.
This paper is not as thick as the Strathmore watercolor paper and does not take ink well, resulting in a mess inside my printer.
85% praised the smooth surface texture
For most watercolor projects, I prefer textured cold pressed paper. However, for certain paintings where I want to get small details, this paper is the right choice. Details can be difficult with highly textured paper.
The surface of this watercolor paper is great for light sketching with Col-Erase pencils.
