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9781581800340
From rough and unusual, to cold- and hot-pressed, this hands-on resource provides watercolorists with specialized information on a range of papers. Shown full size with close ups of both faces, each paper is subjected to a variety of techniques to demonstrate its absorbency, texture and response. "Technique tests" include flat wash, granulated wash, wet-in-wet, dry brush, masking fluid and tape, and pencil and ink marks.In addition, step-by-step instructions show artists how to stretch paper. A complete source index provides information on where each paper can be purchased.Sidaway, Ian is the author of 'The Watercolor Artists Paper Directory' with ISBN 9781581800340 and ISBN 1581800347.
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