South Stoke near Bath on Fabriano Paper

Landscape Watercolour of South Stoke Bath, 15" x 11".

I mostly have used Bockingford and Saunders watercolour papers over the last few years but decided to try Fabriano's top of the range paper (well cotton I think) in the rough.  It had a stiffer feel compared to Saunders, and had a bit if a shiny surface too.  I think you get accustomed to certain papers, and for me this took a bit of getting used to.  It's a brighter surface and less absorbent I felt than Saunders.  Probably a little rougher than the equivalent Saunders as well.  It would probably be good if you like giving your paper a lot of abuse and rubbing out.  Nice paper, but would need quite a few sheets for me to get used to.

 

 

Comments

[Doug]

Excellent job Tim. Full of your signature light and shade.

[Kev's Art]

Some lively contrasts and shadows as always Tim, I really love your style. I also found your comments about Fabriano interesting. Do you mind stating what weight it was and whether you needed to stretch it? Cheers.

[Tim Wilmot]

Thanks kev for the comments. Fabriano was 140lbs Rough, and not stretched - just masking tape on my board.

[Tim Wilmot]

Thanks Doug!