Okay I just came across your channel like 4 days ago and I’ve already watched damn near every single watercolor video you have, also all of your “vlog” type videos. You have SO much to teach not only artists, but Humans in general. I’m from a tiny town in Pennsylvania and I spent my entire life outside, Summer, Winter, didn’t matter. I’ve always appreciated everything that nature has to offer and I’ve always always always made sure to be aware of my surroundings and to stop and take them in and admire the beauty of the sky, a field, a pond, or a forest. I’ve been painting with watercolor for a little over two years now and prior to that I believed that I had NO artistic ability, I was strictly an appreciative observer. I was pleasantly surprised when after a couple of months of learning how watercolors work and upgrading my supplies (the best thing I could have ever done) I was able to produce paintings that were pretty decent. My mother in law has a field of little colorful tulips with a green and blue background that is supposed to be the grass and sky. The tulips are basically little multicolored “M’s” with a green line and basic one stroke leaves. I painted it about 90 days into my journey and at that point I was all about loose style paintings, mostly floral, but most of all I was obsessed with having tons of bright, unnatural (but beautiful) pigments. My point is, she absolutely loves that painting and every time I look at it I cringe a little inside. But then I realize just how far I’ve advanced in the last 20 or so months and I’m dumbfounded. Watercolor is my absolute passion. I paint every single day, I have to or I’ll get super bitchy. I’m so excited to follow along to all of your tutorials because you’re an amazing teacher, the way you explain things, giving the reasons you’re doing certain things, totally clicked with me. And I haven’t even joined your Patreon page yet because I’m so broke from Christmas! Once I do, I’m confident that you’re going to be probably the biggest influence and certainly the person who has taught me the most VALUABLE information. I’ve ingested countless hours of so called “tutorials” on UA-cam over the last 2 years and in 4 days what you’ve taught me far surpasses what every other channel has, combined. Basically, you’re amazing, please don’t ever stop, and I want to be your best friend. Like in a totally not creepy way 😂❤
Good day! 🤩 Wow 🤩 what a wonderful and uplifting comment you left. Thank you very much for taking time and write this 👌🤗🙏 your words inspire to go and do more - I love to share and also paint every day 🤗. You have a nice place where you can also be very creative! Always keep your paintings the more time will pass the more live you will feel towards your first paintings. It is your path and we all have humble beginnings ☺️ Now I cherish my first watercolor paintings, look at them with love - that is my beginning and without those paintings (which are very simple) I wouldn’t be where I am now. Thank you 😊
I love this a great explanation visually the best way for anuone to learn thank you. I use mixed media when i student years ago we nevet had lessons on materials ,media it was very basic. That however was along time ago - 40 years ago so it may be different today . I eill be following you after watching this ☀️
Hi Kristine!! Been practicing with your videos for days now, I have a question, I have been using Arches hot press for a while but I notice is quite hard to work wet on wet on it, the colors lift very easily and it doesn’t mix that good, i like hot press because of the soft texture, would you say Saunders hot press does a better work mixing and working wet on wet? Just on time since I am in my last couple of pages and need to get new paper! Thanks♥️
Some few years ago I was painting on Arches but found it quite hard to work on - wet on wet isn’t easy and also paper absorbs lots if pigment leaving painting lighter. And it took much more layers to get saturated result. Now I’m truly happy with Saunders Waterford for larger paintings and my own sketchbook paper for smaller paintings and practicing
@@KristineArt Hi Kristine, I was about to buy Saunders but is super expensive in my country so I decided to try fabriano artístico hot press and came to said that I am absolutely obsessed with this paper!!! Every single problem I had with Arches is non existent with this one! Maybe is my art style but will defined try Saunders when I feel like I am more professional!!
Hello!!!i love your explanation,i really understand both papers!but i have a question!😊 I've come across the word "fine grain,medium grain and coarse paper" while searching for watercolor paper i am planning on buying and these three are the options for 300 gsm paper and i am confused which one should i buy,but then i remember one of my fav artist advice that if we want to have the same look as their style they suggests buying hot pressed paper to get the smooth"look",so my question is does the fine grain paper equal to hot press?and the coarse paper equal to cold press?then where is medium grain belong to?hot or cold? Thank you ❤
Hot pressed paper has smooth surface but it can slightly vary from one brand to another. Difference will be very small Cold pressed paper has rough surface - more grain to it. It can vary from small grain to super big and rough grain. They all will be cold pressed Details, smoothness and greater precision in smaller size work - hot pressed paper. Landscapes, seascapes and big realistic paintings - cold pressed paper
I love the look you get with hot press, but I find it really hard to get a smooth look. I’m new to your channel, so maybe you demonstrate your technique in a way that will help me. I got decent results with one painting, but after that I kept having problems. I’m using Arches.
Thanks for this comment. Well Arches is one of the toughest papers 😅😅 I used Arches when I was just starting in 2016/2017 and after someone suggested to try something else - well, I never went back to Arches 🤯😅 Arches absorb pigment like crazy - leaving very light result Arches has a slightly “hairy” texture which also gives some problems But I know artists who are working with Arches for many many years and are super happy It is about trying until you find what works for you and your painting style
@ Are you referring to Arches Hot Press? I know their cold press absorbs water and paint, but I don’t find that to be true of their hot press. Which hot press is your favorite? Thanks.
Wonderful explanation of the differences between HP and CP paper, thank you for this! It explains a lot. But do you have a tutorial that explains the difference in water to paint ratio between HP and CP paper and how to use water/paint ratio on HP paper? I struggle with this. Do you use more or less water on HP paper? I hope my question makes sense 😔 Thank you ☺️
Thank you. Never knew that. But I haven’t seen the cover of sketch books mention whether it’s hot or cold press. Should we define them according to how smooth the paper it?
My own brand sketchbook with 300gsm hot pressed paper www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-sketchbook and this 640gsm hot pressed paper www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-paper-300-lb-640-gsm
I want to watch your videos a lot, but no matter how many times I watch, I can't understand your speech. Could you please add Turkish language option in the subtitle section?
Okay I just came across your channel like 4 days ago and I’ve already watched damn near every single watercolor video you have, also all of your “vlog” type videos. You have SO much to teach not only artists, but Humans in general. I’m from a tiny town in Pennsylvania and I spent my entire life outside, Summer, Winter, didn’t matter. I’ve always appreciated everything that nature has to offer and I’ve always always always made sure to be aware of my surroundings and to stop and take them in and admire the beauty of the sky, a field, a pond, or a forest. I’ve been painting with watercolor for a little over two years now and prior to that I believed that I had NO artistic ability, I was strictly an appreciative observer. I was pleasantly surprised when after a couple of months of learning how watercolors work and upgrading my supplies (the best thing I could have ever done) I was able to produce paintings that were pretty decent. My mother in law has a field of little colorful tulips with a green and blue background that is supposed to be the grass and sky. The tulips are basically little multicolored “M’s” with a green line and basic one stroke leaves. I painted it about 90 days into my journey and at that point I was all about loose style paintings, mostly floral, but most of all I was obsessed with having tons of bright, unnatural (but beautiful) pigments. My point is, she absolutely loves that painting and every time I look at it I cringe a little inside. But then I realize just how far I’ve advanced in the last 20 or so months and I’m dumbfounded. Watercolor is my absolute passion. I paint every single day, I have to or I’ll get super bitchy. I’m so excited to follow along to all of your tutorials because you’re an amazing teacher, the way you explain things, giving the reasons you’re doing certain things, totally clicked with me. And I haven’t even joined your Patreon page yet because I’m so broke from Christmas! Once I do, I’m confident that you’re going to be probably the biggest influence and certainly the person who has taught me the most VALUABLE information. I’ve ingested countless hours of so called “tutorials” on UA-cam over the last 2 years and in 4 days what you’ve taught me far surpasses what every other channel has, combined. Basically, you’re amazing, please don’t ever stop, and I want to be your best friend. Like in a totally not creepy way 😂❤
Good day! 🤩 Wow 🤩 what a wonderful and uplifting comment you left. Thank you very much for taking time and write this 👌🤗🙏 your words inspire to go and do more - I love to share and also paint every day 🤗. You have a nice place where you can also be very creative! Always keep your paintings the more time will pass the more live you will feel towards your first paintings. It is your path and we all have humble beginnings ☺️ Now I cherish my first watercolor paintings, look at them with love - that is my beginning and without those paintings (which are very simple) I wouldn’t be where I am now. Thank you 😊
Best explanation of hot versus cold pressed paper. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 🤗🙏
Kristine, very good explanation of Hot Press verses Cold Press. Thank you😊
Glad it was helpful!
Very well explained! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I love this a great explanation visually the best way for anuone to learn thank you.
I use mixed media when i student years ago we nevet had lessons on materials ,media it was very basic. That however was along time ago - 40 years ago so it may be different today . I eill be following you after watching this ☀️
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this lesson, very clear and helpfull ❤️
You're very welcome!
Thanks a lot. Very helpful
You are very welcome 😀
Merci beaucoup pour votre partage 🙏🌹
You are very welcome and thank you for watching 🤩⭐️
Hi Kristine!! Been practicing with your videos for days now, I have a question, I have been using Arches hot press for a while but I notice is quite hard to work wet on wet on it, the colors lift very easily and it doesn’t mix that good, i like hot press because of the soft texture, would you say Saunders hot press does a better work mixing and working wet on wet? Just on time since I am in my last couple of pages and need to get new paper! Thanks♥️
Some few years ago I was painting on Arches but found it quite hard to work on - wet on wet isn’t easy and also paper absorbs lots if pigment leaving painting lighter. And it took much more layers to get saturated result. Now I’m truly happy with Saunders Waterford for larger paintings and my own sketchbook paper for smaller paintings and practicing
@@KristineArt Hi Kristine, I was about to buy Saunders but is super expensive in my country so I decided to try fabriano artístico hot press and came to said that I am absolutely obsessed with this paper!!! Every single problem I had with Arches is non existent with this one! Maybe is my art style but will defined try Saunders when I feel like I am more professional!!
I find hotpressed paper is difficult because it dries so fast. Do you use ox gall or some other paint media to make the paint dry slower?
No, I don’t use anything just water and watercolors
Very helpful. Thankyou
Glad it was helpful!
Hello!!!i love your explanation,i really understand both papers!but i have a question!😊 I've come across the word "fine grain,medium grain and coarse paper" while searching for watercolor paper i am planning on buying and these three are the options for 300 gsm paper and i am confused which one should i buy,but then i remember one of my fav artist advice that if we want to have the same look as their style they suggests buying hot pressed paper to get the smooth"look",so my question is does the fine grain paper equal to hot press?and the coarse paper equal to cold press?then where is medium grain belong to?hot or cold? Thank you ❤
Hot pressed paper has smooth surface but it can slightly vary from one brand to another. Difference will be very small
Cold pressed paper has rough surface - more grain to it. It can vary from small grain to super big and rough grain. They all will be cold pressed
Details, smoothness and greater precision in smaller size work - hot pressed paper.
Landscapes, seascapes and big realistic paintings - cold pressed paper
@KristineArt ohhhhhh !!!Thank you so much now everything is much clearer!BIG THANK YOU, THANK YOU🙂↕️🍀💖💖
I love the look you get with hot press, but I find it really hard to get a smooth look. I’m new to your channel, so maybe you demonstrate your technique in a way that will help me. I got decent results with one painting, but after that I kept having problems. I’m using Arches.
Thanks for this comment. Well Arches is one of the toughest papers 😅😅 I used Arches when I was just starting in 2016/2017 and after someone suggested to try something else - well, I never went back to Arches 🤯😅
Arches absorb pigment like crazy - leaving very light result
Arches has a slightly “hairy” texture which also gives some problems
But I know artists who are working with Arches for many many years and are super happy
It is about trying until you find what works for you and your painting style
@ Are you referring to Arches Hot Press? I know their cold press absorbs water and paint, but I don’t find that to be true of their hot press. Which hot press is your favorite? Thanks.
Wonderful explanation of the differences between HP and CP paper, thank you for this! It explains a lot. But do you have a tutorial that explains the difference in water to paint ratio between HP and CP paper and how to use water/paint ratio on HP
paper? I struggle with this. Do you use more or less water on HP paper? I hope my question makes sense 😔 Thank you ☺️
Wonderful 😀
HP paper much smaller amount of water. I have a general Water ratio video here on UA-cam
@@KristineArt Thank you Kristine! I found your water control video ☺️Very helpful! 💕
Hot press is definitely better for detail ❤
For details definitely 😊 but sometimes for some specific textures - cold pressed
Thanks
Welcome
Bful video so appreciate it. Thank you..
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much x
You are so welcome
Thank you. Never knew that. But I haven’t seen the cover of sketch books mention whether it’s hot or cold press. Should we define them according to how smooth the paper it?
If paper is professional it will always be stated what is the weight of the paper, is 100% cotton, is hot pressed paper or cold pressed paper, size
Cristaline 🙏🏻
Thank you 😊
which paper brand is that thanks
www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-paper-pad
I love this😍i also love the watercolor brush😍 what brand is this? and what #? Thanks
I’m using brushes that I also sell on my webpage www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-brush
@@KristineArt thank you😊
What brand of hot press paper you use
My own brand sketchbook with 300gsm hot pressed paper www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-sketchbook and this 640gsm hot pressed paper www.kristineart.com/shop/p/watercolor-paper-300-lb-640-gsm
ROSE. very useful UA-cam the different paper thank you
You are welcome 😊
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Unfortunately, the music on this video makes it very difficult to hear what you are saying and makes it unwatchable.
Sorry to hear that 🙈
I want to watch your videos a lot, but no matter how many times I watch, I can't understand your speech. Could you please add Turkish language option in the subtitle section?
You can add any language subtitles to these videos
Thanks
Welcome 🤗