I’ve been testing out the creme de la crème of watercolor paper, Arches 100% cotton. It’s so expensive my credit card sent me an alert for a high priced item. Jk jk. But it is pretty pricey for… paper.
At first I wasn’t a fan. Give me the cheap cellulose or wood based paper. But I’ve discovered it’s meant for true watercolorists, those who saturate with water more freely. Knowing that, I like it better and we’ve developed a mutual admiration. Each supply and medium has its own personality. You just have to get to know it on its terms.
Ray made me these watercolor sketchbooks from the Arches pad so I’d feel better about using the ‘good’ stuff instead of worrying I needed to paint a masterpiece with it and not using it at all. He was excited to try book binding so it was a win-win.
Title inspo, Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
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