Affordable 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper

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Affordable 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper: I encourage my students to always paint on 100% cotton paper, but that can be expensive. The student-grade paper option from Baohong is a solution to that problem. #watercolorpaper #watercolorcourse #baohong

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[jennifer_y_fischer]

I LOVE Baohong. And honestly I find the academy paper is better than the artist grade for me (abstracts & landscapes). But the artist grade is fantastic for water comtrol. I think it really helped me get comfortable. Anyway, sorry for geeking out over paper, but I wanted to add my enthusiasm for this brand, lol. 🥰

Thank you for the video!

[beedee]

I also love Baohong. You are absolutely correct when you say you can feel kind of timid and when painting with Arches. I discovered Baohong about a year ago, bought a range of textures and sizes and I absolutely love them all. Arches still has an important place in my paper arsenal but I feel I can grab Baohong and just paint anything. All that said, I mainly work on masonite treated with several layers of gesso then watercolour ground. Thanks for confirming that I am on the right track with Baohong!

[Frogboy]

Can I just say? Your speech is quite articulate and soothing. Thank you for this video. I’ve been stressed trying to find a watercolor paper that is both affordable and good quality.

[lindsayface]

I really love Baohong’s watercolor journals. They’re everything I want in a journal: Sewn pages, lays flat, nice cover, and high quality paper.

I painted a witch last night in my cold press journal, and her hat had about four heavy washes of color, with another layer of detail. It barely buckled, and I can easily paint on the next page as well.

[mikeemiguel]

I feel the same way. I bought Arches 9x12in block last month and I’ve only used like half a sheet. I’ve been using my Baohong block instead 😬 this Christmas when I go on vacation I’m gonna force myself to use the Arches by leaving my Baohong at home. Haha. Have a great day guys! Lots of love from the Philippines ❤

[thatswhatshesaid.literally]

I have used Baohong for years. I especially love their Academy/student grade paper blocks, which you can get from Shein or Temu for as low as $4 for a 5x7 size of 20 sheets. It sure takes the pressure away when you're not faced with possibly wasting $2-3 per sheet of paper. 😅 Thanks for the tip! 🙏😊

[candacenagle]

I found this paper on amazon last month and have been using it happily.

[MoiAussie]

I'm in Australia and Baohong is readily available online. I use the blocks and both the Academy and Masters grade in a variety of sizes both CP and rough, though honestly I find myself going for the academy CP unless I want to use a large rough. I have a pad of Arches but I pass it by for the Baohong block, so much easier, just as pleasant to use and so much cheaper.

[TheNorthernLights]

Used to paint on Arches CP and Saunders Waterford CP, but have now settled on the Hahnemuhle Expression CP. I think the colors flow and blend much better on that paper, they also get more intense. I always get the 50x65 10-packs, more economical that way. Tried regular 100% celulose and blended ones in the beginning, but quickly realized that those weren't up to my standards at all.

[lindathaxton]

I’ve been using this paper for awhile - get it from Amazon - good stuff - thank you 🙏

[someonesjournal]

Thank you so much! BTW the painting of the Dome of the Rock behind you is superb😍👌❤️

[SunnyHippy]

I love your videos! Thanks for all the tips and techniques you teach. I appreciate you ❤

[larisa]

Great tip, thank you. I found that the cheapest market place for Academy paper is Temu. With free shipping as well. Just for reference, I am located in US.

[donitafichter]

Thank you so much! You are so kind to be so free with sharing! I will check out your course information as well thank you! Have a great evening!

[libellula]

The price of Baohong paper on Amazon has just jumped sky high in France, but on Temu it is still very low, however, I am against the ethics of both the business of Temu and exploitation of Uighars. So still looking for an ethical supplier here in France. I have tried it and DO like it. Thanks for the review. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[PaintAndDrawTogether]

Thank you for this in-depth review. I just purchased a big roll and want to give it a try and see how it behaves. Have a fantastic day!

[JulesTools]

Ty, this is incredibly helpful! Just received one of their small blocks and a variety pack of 5 small sheets of their 3 grades of textures from Amazon. Looking forward to creating and discovering if this brand ticks all my boxes! I am an artist 🧑‍🎨 😉

[tawjeparker]

One can get great standard from India. ❤

[Grandma_Jizzzzzzzard]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been looking for months!

[anneelliott]

Thank you, Kris. I have waisted so much money on Arches. I wonder if artists receive a kickback from Arches. I found many times there was an issue with sizing.