I was thrilled to see you recommend the Daler Rowney paper. I bought a pad a month or so ago and as I' was finishing a couple of other pieces, I have only just started using this pad. However, it is one of the only papers I can buy locally, without having to drive an hour or more each way or paying a fortune in postage. All the others are just way too expensive in Australia for a hobbyist, if they are even available. One that I found quite by accident was from Kmart. It said watercolour paper but when I got it home, it was thickish cartridge paper. The front side is too rough for pencils but the back is smoother and holds pencil layers well. I recently bought another, but when I opened that, it's not the same, more like blotting paper, with a mauve tint to it. Yesterday I was back on Officeworks, and low and behold, there was a home brand pad that looks very similar to the original Kmart pad so I bought one to try it out. Sometimes it's worth trying something cheap. If it doesn't work out, the grandkids are happy enough to use it.
It’s definitely a good all rounder, easier to get and more affordable. Yes it’s good not to discount the cheaper papers as they might suit what you’re drawing. I still haven’t found the perfect paper, but there are still lots to try! Yes my kids definitely enjoy the paper if it doesn’t work out 😊
@@almwilliams5252 Born, but I've since tried it and it's a bit too textured for my liking. So far the Daler Rowney smooth heavyweight (pinkish cover) seems to be the best. I bought some of the Daler Rowney with the red and yellow cover and a small pad of Strathmore 300 vellum to see how it compares, but it's been a really busy couple of weeks and I haven't been able to pick up my pencils at all, so I haven't tried those two out yet.
I found drafting film really difficult to get the effects I was after, not enough layers for me, hot pressed watercolour and pastelmat are my go to depending on my subject. @Samantha Clift Art have you tried the derwent lightfast paper? I was gifted some but not tried it yet would love to know your thoughts on it? I've seen lots of great reviews where people have been sent it so I'm dubious about how honest the review is
The first time I used it I loved it, the second I ran out of layers and had to abandon the drawing! It definitely depends on the subject as to what it suits best. No I haven’t yet but heard very good things about it, it’s definitely on my to buy list! 😊
love your idea about drawing with colored pencils on patterned paper!! So when you say "patterned paper" do you mean scrapbook paper? (I live in the U.S. and that's what we call it. It comes in 12 x 12 pads, 8 1/2 x 11 pads and single sheets....)
Thank you so much it was a bit of a trial. It was from a pad from hobbycraft that we used to make our wedding invitations. You just have to make sure that the paper isn't too shiny or the pencil won't stick, which I found with other designs!
My favourite paper for coloured pencils is the Derwent lightfast paper. It‘s a 100% cotton, hot pressed paper in a light cream colour. I love it, but it‘s a bit pricey.
Hi Samantha, maybe you can answer a question for me. I've been using Arches hot pressed WC paper for both graphite and colored pencils, but I always feel like my crisp lines soak into the paper and the drawings get slightly blurry, no matter what I do. I use polychromos, and it just seems like the paper grabs the oil, and even graphite, and spreads it slightly around, so I can never get those really crisp lines. Is the blurriness normal, or should I try a different paper?
Hiya, it does sound as though the paper is a little soft for crisp lines even though it’s HP. The only watercolour paper I’ve found to be a good balance is the Fabriano artistico. Otherwise I use the Daler Rowney heavyweight. 😊
@@SamanthaCliftArt I did actually try the Daler Rowney heavyweight because of your recommendation, and I liked it ! It handles layers well. Only thing missing was the archival quality, which I prefer, so I will try Fabriano. Thanks for the reply, enjoy your videos!
Très intéressant pour savoir la qualité de papier. Dommage qu'il n'y a pas de sous-titres en français, douce soirée et gros bisous de Suisse 🇨🇭🙋🏻♀️😘😘💐🌺
Thank you, I'm a beginner and have been really confused about different papers, so this helped a lot.
I’m so glad, thanks for watching 😊
Very useful video, practical descriptions and tips. 😊thanks Sam.
My pleasure Mark, thanks for watching 😊
I was thrilled to see you recommend the Daler Rowney paper. I bought a pad a month or so ago and as I' was finishing a couple of other pieces, I have only just started using this pad. However, it is one of the only papers I can buy locally, without having to drive an hour or more each way or paying a fortune in postage. All the others are just way too expensive in Australia for a hobbyist, if they are even available. One that I found quite by accident was from Kmart. It said watercolour paper but when I got it home, it was thickish cartridge paper. The front side is too rough for pencils but the back is smoother and holds pencil layers well. I recently bought another, but when I opened that, it's not the same, more like blotting paper, with a mauve tint to it. Yesterday I was back on Officeworks, and low and behold, there was a home brand pad that looks very similar to the original Kmart pad so I bought one to try it out. Sometimes it's worth trying something cheap. If it doesn't work out, the grandkids are happy enough to use it.
It’s definitely a good all rounder, easier to get and more affordable. Yes it’s good not to discount the cheaper papers as they might suit what you’re drawing. I still haven’t found the perfect paper, but there are still lots to try! Yes my kids definitely enjoy the paper if it doesn’t work out 😊
Which Officeworks one did you buy
@@almwilliams5252 Born, but I've since tried it and it's a bit too textured for my liking. So far the Daler Rowney smooth heavyweight (pinkish cover) seems to be the best. I bought some of the Daler Rowney with the red and yellow cover and a small pad of Strathmore 300 vellum to see how it compares, but it's been a really busy couple of weeks and I haven't been able to pick up my pencils at all, so I haven't tried those two out yet.
@@warpedweft9004 thank you
I found drafting film really difficult to get the effects I was after, not enough layers for me, hot pressed watercolour and pastelmat are my go to depending on my subject. @Samantha Clift Art have you tried the derwent lightfast paper? I was gifted some but not tried it yet would love to know your thoughts on it? I've seen lots of great reviews where people have been sent it so I'm dubious about how honest the review is
The first time I used it I loved it, the second I ran out of layers and had to abandon the drawing! It definitely depends on the subject as to what it suits best. No I haven’t yet but heard very good things about it, it’s definitely on my to buy list! 😊
love your idea about drawing with colored pencils on patterned paper!! So when you say "patterned paper" do you mean scrapbook paper? (I live in the U.S. and that's what we call it. It comes in 12 x 12 pads, 8 1/2 x 11 pads and single sheets....)
Thank you so much it was a bit of a trial. It was from a pad from hobbycraft that we used to make our wedding invitations. You just have to make sure that the paper isn't too shiny or the pencil won't stick, which I found with other designs!
Loved your video thanx for your lots of knowledge you share ..
My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊
My favourite paper for coloured pencils is the Derwent lightfast paper. It‘s a 100% cotton, hot pressed paper in a light cream colour. I love it, but it‘s a bit pricey.
Great tip! I haven’t tried it, I’ll take a look! Thank you 😊
Hi Samantha, maybe you can answer a question for me. I've been using Arches hot pressed WC paper for both graphite and colored pencils, but I always feel like my crisp lines soak into the paper and the drawings get slightly blurry, no matter what I do. I use polychromos, and it just seems like the paper grabs the oil, and even graphite, and spreads it slightly around, so I can never get those really crisp lines. Is the blurriness normal, or should I try a different paper?
Hiya, it does sound as though the paper is a little soft for crisp lines even though it’s HP. The only watercolour paper I’ve found to be a good balance is the Fabriano artistico. Otherwise I use the Daler Rowney heavyweight. 😊
@@SamanthaCliftArt I did actually try the Daler Rowney heavyweight because of your recommendation, and I liked it ! It handles layers well. Only thing missing was the archival quality, which I prefer, so I will try Fabriano. Thanks for the reply, enjoy your videos!
I change paper depending on the piece and the effect I want
Me too, they all offer something different don't they 😊
Really helpful, thank you x
My pleasure, thank you for watching 🥰
Très intéressant pour savoir la qualité de papier. Dommage qu'il n'y a pas de sous-titres en français, douce soirée et gros bisous de Suisse 🇨🇭🙋🏻♀️😘😘💐🌺
Thank you so much, I’m still learning so will look into this 😊