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Watercolor Bookmarks: Paper, Paint, and Protection Choices

Watercolor Bookmarks: Paper, Paint, and Protection Choices Last updated: July 22, 2026. Quick Answer For watercolor bookmarks, use 140 lb / 300 gsm watercolor paper, cut the bookmark after the... Read more...

Watercolor Christmas Cards

Watercolor Christmas Cards Last updated: July 22, 2026 Last updated: June 1, 2026 Quick Answer For watercolor Christmas cards, use 140 lb / 300 gsm watercolor paper, paint small repeatable... Read more...

Soft Pastel Paper: Tooth, Color, and Beginner Mistakes

Soft Pastel Paper: Tooth, Color, and Beginner Mistakes Last updated: July 22, 2026 Updated June 1, 2026 | Surface guide for chalk and soft pastel artists Quick Answer The best... Read more...

Best Paper for Colored Pencils: Smooth vs Textured Surfaces

Last updated: July 21, 2026 Best Paper for Colored Pencils: Smooth, Tooth, or Watercolor Paper? Quick Answer The best paper for colored pencils is smooth heavyweight paper with enough tooth... Read more...

Granulating Watercolor

A practical guide to granulating watercolor: when to use it, when to skip it, what paper shows it best, and which Paul Rubens products fit the job. Read more...