SURFACES & SUPPORTS
Also called a “support,” your painting surface helps determine the qualities of your work—from texture, brightness, and color to longevity. Paper, canvas, and wood panels are the most common painting supports, but don’t feel pressured into a traditional approach. However, the more you understand why and how artists work with particular surfaces, the more likely you will find success with your own artistic experiments and decisions.
WATERCOLOR PAPER
Watercolor paper is the perfect surface for the fluid washes of watercolor. However, many artists like using this durable surface for other wet and dry media such as gouache, ...
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