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Beautiful and inspiring. I do abstract art but you've shown me different ways and mediums. Thank you.

And what I just thought of: Fabriano paper is vegan and very good as well. It is from Italy and maybe you would like this more…. It will not stink. That is for sure.

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OH......so gorgeous!

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Hot pressed paper is much more difficult to use. The surface is pretty different from the NOT. If I want to distribute a wash evenly on this paper I do it wet on wet. And no fiddling, this is the reason for the streaks. Although the paint might sitting on top of the paper it dries much quicker. And if you fiddle with this area there will be no even wash left. I began my watercolor adventure on this kind of paper and man what was I frustrated, because it was so difficult to use. If you are used to NOT paper stick with it. It is much easier and much more forgiving. ❤❤❤

I have so many arches papers and had never such an issue. Return it. I do really think that there is something wrong with this specific one. But I think you will never be friends again with arches. Nevertheless there is no reason to keep a obviously damaged or somekind wrong paper. I wished you would have made my experience with this wonderful papers. But honestly, everything is just a matter of taste and that is everyone’s own cup of tea. ❤

If you squeeze a little air out of the bottle before putting your bead of paint on the opening and then let the air in again, would it pull the paint into the bottle better?

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Oh, I did laugh t when you said those petals looked like teeth, because I had already thought that! But you saved them!

What did you decide is your favorite paper to use. I’ve been using arches cold press & haven’t noticed a smell. So perhaps something to do with it being cold press❓. So far the only thing I dislike about the Arches is that it warps & is difficult to get it flat again.

OMG the 2 year old painting is soooooo gorgeous❣️❣️. But then, I think everything you do is. Can’t wait to see how the present one comes out. I’m relatively new to your channel, a matter of months, not years. Wish I had discovered this type of art long before I did. It appeals to my logical side with all the précise lines & doodles. But then it’s so beautiful too with the colors you choose.

Your style is why I follow you. I feel every video you post is of a different vibe. I love your art. It’s very inspiring. But as an artist myself…I completely understand what you are feeling about feeling same same and maybe bored by it all. I have to remember that repetition is what creates my style. I hope you are feeling more inspired these days. Thank you so much for these videos!

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I do wish we could see what brush you used for the black circles. This is gorgeous, I want to try doing one, too. You have inspired me.

Try prepping your paper with a water wash before using it. It will soften the fibres and remove some of the sizing which will allow the paint to penetrate the paper more, this may resolve some of the streaking issues. I tape the paper to a surface, you don’t have to but it does control the curling, then apply a very generous coat of clear water across the entire surface with a brush, checking in the light to make sure there are no dry areas. Let that water soak into the paper until there is no visible water on the surface, it just looks damp. I then apply another mopping of water and leave it to dry completely. When I come back to the dried paper it accepts that paint much more readily without having to use as much water. I do this for all of my paper including watercolour sketchbooks I just find that little bit of prep pays off. I always enjoy your videos and have liked watching your style evolve over time.

Love this one! Thank you so much!

I bought a block of Baohong hot press and it is a bear to get used to, but it’s kinder to my pens. I only use it for neuroart and abstracts. We are reaching a truce😅

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I like both too. Process sounded painful and disappointing due to stinky paper etc. It was totally authentic the way you tried out new paper.

I love this. The color combo, the black lines and all the details. TFS!

I love the second picture, it's so well balanced and not as busy as the first.😊💖

I love , love the new one! Everything about it just works!

Bettina, this is such a lovely piece! Actually, I like both of them a lot! You have such a steady hand. Your lines are smooth and graceful. My lines are pretty shaky sometimes….You are an amazing artist. Too bad about the smelly paper….but glad that you found the hot press would work so well with yr pencils. I wonder if working wet on wet would help with the paint issue?

Bettina, I love this piece! I think that the streaks in the paint worked to your advantage, adding highlights and lowlights to the doodles. As usual, the colored pencils really emphasized the shapes. I may have to get my hot press paper out and try the watercolors. Thanks, as always, for sharing your process!

I really enjoyed this video. Your work is beautiful and also inspiring. Thank you.

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It’s funny how people like different types of paper isn’t it? I really don’t like Hannemuhle paper but I LOVE Arches and use it all the time because I just paint my best paintings on it, however, I’ve never ever noticed a smell. I’ve even just gone and sought some out to sniff it 😂 but nothing 🤷🏻‍♀️. Maybe you have a bad batch? Another lovely video anyway 😊

I love Miss Betsi too! Interestingly I found you first, fell in love with your doodle style, then found Betsi. Now, I try to incorporate both of your styles when I'm doodling. I think they are both so unique and fascinating. I will say I prefer your "looser" style of laying down the background color. I've tried doing that too but just seem to end up with mud! I'll just have to keep trying. Anyway, thanks for the video. It's always a pleasure to watch you. Take care.

Yes, good! I like using coloured pencil to shade watercolour and have been doing it for quite a while. I sometimes use OMS to spread and soften the coloured pencils too. I watch Miss Betsi too - she's great. I also watch Greatness and Peace rolls in - she has some lovely doodle art too.

I love hot press paper, but it isn’t the easiest paper to use. Arches is one of my favorites. Looks like you’re using Cotman watercolors? I find the better water color paints may give you a better result. Also, by letting the paints dry naturally is best. I’ll now finish watching the painting process. ClaudiaSJI

Lol! I bought a pack of Arches Hot last summer and did not have this experience. It's gelatin, not a big deal. For quality paper hot pressed paper ingredients such as animal gelatin offers the high quality Arches is. The shine in the paper and cohesivness. Wearing a mask is ridiculous. Just put the pad out side. FYI, Vegan is a made up word by crazies. I guess you are against Tallow as well? Our animals provide us all that we need to survive. I love Arches, absolutely beautiful paper. You are quite the complainer, of COURSE hot press absorbs paint differently! It also makes paint look rich. How do you cook? I hope you are not married, driving your husband nuts with your complaining. I am unsubing.

Love them both….thank you for all the tips especially about the shading….❤

Thanks for the video. I just got a set of these graphite paints and was wondering how on earth I would use them. Thanks for the inspiration! You work is gorgeous!

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I havent used it cos im in the wrong country, but ive heard Dick Blicks brand of hot pressed paper is quite good, more friendly than Arches

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This is gorgeous! Is this hahnemuhle hot press paper? Paint tends to stay on top of the hot press paper. I use cold press (hahnemuhle) and the paper is still smooth 100% cotton and its absorbent. Good luck 😊❤

Both are lovely, but the second one is my favorite. It's always fun to look back and see how far we've come. People have been complaining in different groups of Arches smelling fishy, and the sizing being bad. Contact the place you bought it and try to get a refund. Have a great weekend!

Lovely video with lovely art. <3 Well... watercolour and hot pressed paper... is a thing. XD It does tend to streak almost regardless of brand. A not very wet paint on dry paper works the best, and large areas are hard to avoid streaks on. It is not you who do anything wrong. :) It is just hard for most people to get a larger flat wash onto hot press. If you find the secret let me know! I have tried to soak the paper totally before adding paint, and yea that didn't go all that well either. It makes drying rims and back washes and what not. For abstracts I do not mind the streaks and back washes and what other things the paint might do when left to do what it does. Personally I think it adds to the visual interest. For flat on HP paper, -gouache is better. Either traditional or acrylic. But that on the other hand can be hard on the pens. :/

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Love the old one, adore the new ❤

Haces unos trabajos !tan bonitos ! Que parecen sacados de un mundo de fantasía ,gracias por deleitarnos con ellos ❤😊

Both are beautiful. Your skills are amazing and your newer work is just stunning!

i love the pinks

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I have the same 2 struggles with color in this set as you do. Ginger Mecelfresh has a series on abstract using different combos from the art nouveau set. Your piece came out really nice! Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful, calm…love it!🌺

Love love love it!!❤

BUBBLE! But it’s not difficult to ever watch to the end, it’s impossible NOT to! I envy your imagination Bettina, and your talent. A beautiful painting ❤