Hot Press or Cold Press Paper // Which paper should I use?
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2020
- Not sure whether to use hot pressed or cold pressed watercolor paper? This video might help you decide. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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I think this might be the best comparison I've seen on the two- many people have discussed the difference, but showing it side by side while painting the same thing on different textures was invaluable. Thanks!
Best comparison I watched up to now. Very valuable video. Thank you. 😊
I started a year ago with two teachers who use hot press paper. I got so frustrated that I quit them and last month put away my gear, washed my bits of paint down the sink and gave up on watercolor all together. I ran across you and another lady that use cold press with lovely results and decided to try one more time. I cried with joy at the ease of working with cold press. If I had started with that I could have saved myself many months of disappointment. I'm excited to work with you on Patreon!
I'm glad you gave it a second try Linda. That's wonderful. I did a similar thing. I tried once and gave up because it was too difficult. I put my watercolour paints away for a few years but then I decided one day to give it a second try. The first time I think I was using cheap paper but the second time I bought myself some good paper. I'm so glad I did try again- it's now a huge part of my life and I don't know what I'd do without it. 💕
I've always used hot press paper, as I paint small detailed illustrations, and love it. However when painting larger elements hot press paper is very frustrating and doesn't look good.
The color did seem to be more vibrant on the hot pressed paper than the cold pressed. This was an informative comparison. Thank you.
This is the absolute best video comparison of hot pressed vs cold pressed paper I've seen.
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. 💕
Cold press buckled while the hot press didn’t. Interesting. Another great tutorial. Have a great day.
the bloopers at the end made me smile/laugh!! what an informative video! thank you!
Thanks Lianna.
As full time professional artist and Bookbinder, I use ALOT of watercolor paper... for both Artwork and Binding. I only buy and use 100% cotton watercolor papers, and my absolute favorite is Saunders Waterford. I buy most of my watercolor paper in rolls, and in bulk orders of imperial sheets if rolls are not available for a specific brand, type or weight. I have noticed with Arches brand only, their hot press paper has changed in the past 2 years, and DRASTICALLY!!! Some of their 300gsm hot press will have big spots that resist paint and water to no end. But for the most part, their hot press is very absorbent at 1st, it dries extremely fast now! I have to put alot of coats of water on it, to get it to stay wet... their hot press almost acts like a sponge at 1st! Then when you are doing light washes, the paper looks like it is pilling up... it gets this very sloppy look to it, and it dries so fast! Their hot press literally dries 5 times faster, than their cold press paper! As soon as you lay a brush stroke down, it almost dries right up if you don't have your brush fully soaked with water! And light layers, and certain pigments look EXTREMELY washed out. Arches has changed hands in ownership recently, and their quality control has spiraled way out of control on sizing issues, mostly found with their hot press. I can not stand Arches hot press at all, I down right despise the stuff lol. Now Saunders Waterford hot press on the other hand, handles exactly how you described in this video. I get alot of people telling me how upset and displeased they are with Arches lately, and the messiness that goes on with their hot press papers, and sizing issues in general. I do love their hot press for pen and ink work, and colored pencil work on the other hand. With ink work, or playing around with gouache and heavier pigments, Arches is much more absorbent and dries faster than other brands. God knows I've got plenty of it, multiple rolls and tons of imperial sheets in different weights... I only buy it, because that's what people ask for in the goatskin Hardbound watercolor sketchbooks I make for their orders. Figured I'd throw my opinion in the bucket lol. Have a good one
Thanks very much for all the information Deejay and taking the time to write. I appreciate it and I'm sure others do too.
I love your expert camera angle that clearly shows the wetness of the paper in this and other of your videos; it's so very helpful.
I understood, perhaps mistakenly, that hot pressed paper was ideal for botanical paintings. I have no expertise on the matter whatsoever - can't even remember where I read or heard that. I could see the difference it made in your ease of painting. Cold pressed seemed more predictable than the "slippery" hot pressed. Great video Louise. Thank you for brightening my day.
Thank you Mary. Yes you're right. Botanical painters use hot pressed paper.
Personally I love that a print shows the texture of the paper.
Love the bloopers at the end. I get a great chuckle as I can so relate from doing videos for my aesthetic salon on skin care and make up. People who have not made homemade videos don’t realize the amount of work that goes into making a video. Take after take after take. Some days it seems like a breeze while other days it seems you just can’t get it right.
You do an amazing job. I applaud you on how professional your videos are. 🎉
This is absolutely a great video for a beginner like me. The presentation is nice and clear. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Louise, for such a succinct explanation between hot/cold pressed paper. I watch several artists for advice and you are by far the easiest to understand when doing comparisons. I agree with another's comment. Your camera angle is awesome and truly allows me to visualize what my attempts should look like. You have a soothing sound and very sound advice. Thank you again. Vickie St. Louis MO U.S.A.
Please stay safe and healthy. You are so much fun to watch and learn from.
Thank you Patsy. You too! 💕
Thank you for explaining and showing the differences. It makes
me understand why and how colors react the way they do. I will continue with cold press till I get better. Love your out takes.
Thank you Dora. 💕
Isn't she wonderful. I am new to watercolours and she makes it easier.
Glad to learn every day
😅 o how I do love the bloopers. I orderd samples of Arches, Fabriano and Hanemüle paper to see the diffirence, I am curently using Canson, it's whats available here and not so pricy. I painted a Iris on the Hanemüle paper and I loved it, so I don't even want to know how awesome the other paper is going to be😄
Oh great! Let me know how you like the Hanemule paper. Thank you!
A very informative video on the differences. You can clearly see that it is harder to get a smooth wash on hot pressed paper. It is even more difficult with a larger area and with more water. The papers are made for different approaches and styles, Louse is a great instructor. Thank you!!
😂 I love love love the bloopers! I want to watch your videos just for these! Thank you for your inspiring and instructional videos!
I loooove the bloopers! Haha! Thanks so much for this explanation!
This is so very helpful. Thank you!
I’ve been painting for 2/3 of my life now or more. (Considering mom getting me started with it as a kid!) she pains wet on dry, very meticulous. She has not painted now for many years and recently requested I get us some new paper as I have been working on projects. The options were overwhelming, and with out a tangible store to pick up sheets within many many miles, the choice to invest in paper online has been daunting. A commitment.
This video, was by far and wide the best explanation and best comparison I could have ever had shared with me! Thank you for paying it forward and your joy is contagious to us other artists.
My current painting is on Bristol board. Not conventional water color paper. I now understand that hot press is going to be where it’s at for my liking of surface!!!
I also am going to try agave fiber. It will be fun to compare.
Happy painting!!! And many thanks to you Louise.
❤ thank you for posting this. It helps.
That was very helpful!!! Thank you 😊
Wonderful!
Precious advice and... proficiently funny ! Loved it.
20 years ago I tried watercolors and gave up out of frustration. A friend encouraged me to try it again 6 months ago. UA-cam channels like yours make it much more fun and enjoyable! You make both cold and hot pressed look easy but I can see the differences. I think I will stick with cold press for a while.
I’m loving the information you provide on every video. It is very clear and concise.
Lisa, Virginia US
Thank you so much! This has helped me tremendously!
Thank you so much for your clear explanation!
Thank you so much !
Much appreciated
Great advice, thank you 👍🏻
Thank you so much for your tips and thoughts on papers! Love your out takes, too! Thanks for the giggles!
Same! I love using and own both styles! And I have no real reason for which one I work with. Thank you for showing the differences.
I enjoy your outtakes!
So well exposed, thanks.
Thank you so much. Finally I understood how to use hot press paper 😊
Thank you for your explanation and demonstration
Thank you so much Louise this was a fabulous experimental demonstration. I’m just begging on my watercolour journey. I’m physically disabled and have at random times spasm hands, not to be confused with jazz hands in dancing lol, I have no control over my spasm hands. So in that regard I feel watercolours will be more forgiving and less stress for my hands and arms than acrylic and I wouldn’t even entertain trying oils. I’ve always been a creative soul but only had a little play with watercolours through a hospital art program in Brisbane, I left that room soooooo relaxed. So this information is particularly helpful for me, I’m very grateful. I just love that you add your bloopers, thanks again 😊
Thank you so much Louise.
Thank you Louise 😊
Thank you for the explanation....you are delightful!
That was such a wonderful comparison! Thank you
Thank you, that was SO helpful!
Hahaha loved the ending 😅
Super! I enjoyed the visual explaining !!!
This was the most helpful video on the differences that I have seen. Thank you!
You are a great teacher! Thank you for sharing so generously. :-)
I look forward to all of your videos.
This video was incredibly insightful! Thank you for posting it!
Thanks for clearly demonstrating the differences. The ending made me smile, thanks.
Thanks a lot. I see the brighter colours on the hot -pressed paper!
thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience. you are inspirational!
Great demo! I've never heard any of this info before, so it was wonderful knowing this before I get started.
Loved the bloopers! Thanks, we all need a laugh right now ❤️
Very very interesting. Thank you! Your videos, filming, editing and voice over are just perfect. ❤️❤️❤️
Great advise, thank you for sharing your skill with us.
Thank you, excellent tutorial. I loved the bloopers!
Very helpful!
very helpful! thank you
Thank you for this video, I just loved your examples, really helped me understand the difference. Be safe xoxo
Thank you so much for this useful video! I like so much your work!
Thank you Louise your explanations are very easy to follow and a joy to watch. Plenty of time at last to practice
Ur a doll! Love ur tutorial on skill share too!
Thanks! Great Video!
Super helpful 🙏🏼 thank you!
Good information 💕
Good job this was!
Thanks for the informative video and the bloopers at the end that made me smile.
You are simply amazing.
Thanks, Louise! Your side by side comparisons were very helpful! Much appreciated!
Excellent advice Louise... thank you.
Absolutely love your energy! Your explanations are so good. Thank you so much, from Argentina 💕
I love your videos, Louise, they are always so well thought-out. Thank you for the time you put in to each of them. ❤️
Thank you Miranda. 💕
Thank you so much
Thanks for your good advice
Thank you. Useful information
Louise, that was absolutely what I needed, after years messing around with watercolours, now that I'm retired I'm getting down to serious business. I purchased some Arches cold press recently, and am considering the hot press also when the lockdown ends here in France. Thanks a million for your gorgeous tutorials. 👍
Love your videos your paintings are stunning. I too love the bloopers at the end you have a great sense of humour. Glad to hear of your new studio🙂
Excellent demo! Thank you very much!
So excited to see another of your videos! Thank you 😊 💕
Thank you Sarah. I hope you're well and safe. 💕
Fantastically in depth video!
Thank you for your sharing 😊 I needed this teaching
It is obvious for me that the cold press paper is easy to work and it looks better over all. Thank you for the demonstration ,very interesting and didactic, you are a real profesional teacher. ❤🎉❤.
Thank you for a great and detailed review 😊
You are fun...love your humor
Thank you, I want to try Hot press paper
Dahling you are fabulous
Hi Louise, I am an artist living in Yamba and have been painting for 20 years I also use hot press and cold press for my work. Your information is very helpful for artists just starting out. When I teach I always start with the cold press 300gsm Arches it is very forgiving and gives good results.
Hi Jan you're very close to me. Thank you!
Thank you, so much!
I am grateful for your teaching and skill.
You are SO talented!!! I absolutely LOVE watching your videos! Excellent teacher!
Such an informative video. I am also very thankful that you announce the colors that you are using. Thank you.
Omg I only came here for the bloopers! No serious Louise I love your way of teaching thank you
Lol... thank you Natalie. 😝💜
You’re so funny! And I LOVE your art! Great teacher too.
Thank you🌸🌸🌸
Thank you for these terrific demonstrations and explanations!
My pleasure. Thank you Patrizia.
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed watching your video and it really helped me to understand the difference between the papers, because I'm pretty new to watercolors.
And I love you artwork!!
Very informative as always!!! Great video Louise!
Thanks Nathan.
Thanks you explain very clearly. Love your all paintings.
Louise you are as funny as you are proficient or better. The best part of your tutorial is when we all see how human you are.
Very informative, answered all my questions, thank you.
Your tutorials are amazing, as is your talent!
Thank you for being so kind to post them!
Thanks very much Linda. Thank you for watching and commenting. 💕
Very informative Louise. Thank you so much.
Thanks Bruce.
Thank you for this in-depth study of the two paper types. Very helpful! Love the bloopers!
My pleasure and thank you. 💕