What's The Best Paper For Drawing? Paper Comparison And Review

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11 ай бұрын

Not sure which paper to buy for your big drawing project?
In this video I'll test different paper types to see how they compare for shading in pencil and smoothing with a blending stump.
Textured papers:
Student Cartridge Paper 230gsm 01:34
Strathmore Bristol 400 Vellum, 270gsm/100lb 03:54
Hahnemühle Toscana Watercolour Paper 05:34
Smooth papers:
Student Wet-strength Paper 230gsm 07:56
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolour Paper 140lb 10:04
Strathmore Bristol 400 Smooth, 270gsm/100lb 12:19
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@ThePencilRoomOnline 11 ай бұрын

Have you noticed a big difference between paper types you’ve tried? What’s your favourite paper to drawn on? Let me know in the comments!

@SuburbanDon 10 ай бұрын

I have some of the better papers you mentioned but have not really used them enough to say. I bought lots of supplies but that alone hasn't improved my skills. I'm going to sign up for your courses.

@ThePencilRoomOnline 10 ай бұрын

@@SuburbanDon Only lots and lots of practice will improve skills! It's still nice to have those higher quality papers and supplies for later when you feel more confident. It's also good motivation to improve!

@doug9418 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to get Strathmore 500 series.

@doug9418 6 ай бұрын

@@SuburbanDonyou could spend a million dollars on supply's and it's Not going to improve your skills. The only way to improve is to put the time in, like door a drawing a day, and a page of shapes. Keep drawing and keep smiling and havea great day ya'll.

@kcphotographystudios8836 11 ай бұрын

Nice to see you Emily. Another wonderful video. I am going to try another paper as I feel, after this, it might help with my shading. Thank you❤

@greekveteran2715 5 ай бұрын

You have to try the Hahnemuhle Dessin 150 gsm. by far my favorite for graphite,color pencils and Red chalk/Sepia etc. It feels like the nest quality paper, the moment you draw the first line! Then, for the longest life, 100% cotton paper, is the Arches Hot Pressed, that also use for graphite pencil drawing. For Charcoal or Polychromos,I also use Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed.

@ThePencilRoomOnline 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation - 've tried the Fabriano Artistico but not the Hahnemuhle Dessin!

@doug9418 6 ай бұрын

👍🏼Thank you so much☕. I am just starting to(my 1st) develop a commission for the very first time, now thanks to you I know what paper is best to use. 💥Happy💥 2024 💥,,,, and best wishes. Keep drawing and keep smiling and havea great day ya'll. 😊

@ThePencilRoomOnline 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! Its a good idea to do a practice run for a commission, on cheaper paper. Its amazing how much you'll learn before moving on to the masterpiece!

@cmonaco577 11 ай бұрын

thank you. Very informative.

@Jaime-ps7so 10 ай бұрын

Very educational.

@SuburbanDon 10 ай бұрын

Very good.

@aeolianslot3277 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I just want to start painting, may I ask you a few questions

@ThePencilRoomOnline 11 ай бұрын

Happy to answer any questions here that you have about drawing.

@aeolianslot3277 11 ай бұрын

@@ThePencilRoomOnline If I want to start drawing without any practice, how should I start? I'm terrible at drawing

@ThePencilRoomOnline 11 ай бұрын

Just start drawing and keep practicing. Find a course that starts from scratch. I have a free course here on KZfaq: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9SXZNtqmr2-j30.html Or find any other channel that starts right from the basics and follow it through. Thats the only way to improve :)

@kristinacuster5571 6 ай бұрын

I haven't seen you use this kind of paper. Why do some people use graph paper and others don't?

@ThePencilRoomOnline 6 ай бұрын

By graph paper do you mean when people draw a grid with pencil first? Printed graphic paper is usually only used for geometric drawing as far as I know.

@greekveteran2715 5 ай бұрын

Also, paper stumps, must be prepaered the same way you clean them, (using sandpaper) I use a medium 400 and finish it with 1000 or 1500 grit. That being said, the only ones, that don't leave a myddy/dirty look when blending graphite, are the older "Conte a Paris"! The new ones are not as bad, as the non brand ones, but they are neither as good, as the old stock Conte a Paris. You can still finsd those in local shops, they old ones have thicker red color letters on them, while the new ones, the letters are way thiner. On the on the old ones,the paper is also closer to a cream tone, while the new are more white. HUGE difference on how much better these work! No other brand comes close.

@ThePencilRoomOnline 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Agree there are some terrible non brand ones out there that make a mess. I find the rolled tortillon style better than the tight compressed ones but thats probably in part because they are made by an artist brand so the materials will be better quality. I'll keep the Conte a Paris ones in mind just incase I ever come across some!

@aeolianslot3277 11 ай бұрын

Do You have an Instagram page