I am trying to draw a really big picture, using graphite and charcoal. The problem is: the biggest paper I could find at the store was watercolor paper. I tried a few graphite pencils on it, and it erased kinda funny - now I'm not sure whether it is best for a charcoal/graphite medium.
The paper is Strathmore Watercolor paper. It is also 'cold press'. Can someone tell me what that means as well?
2007-02-28 06:23:29 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Kassie, thank you very much! You really answered my question - I'm relieved to hear I can use it. ^^ Thank you!
2007-02-28 06:43:06 · update #1
Okay, I've got my first answer - anyone else answering, can you please tell me whether I should go purchase a different type of paper, or whether I should stick with watercolor? I am drawing a ballroom, complete with tiny details and lots of smoothing - will this paper work for me?
2007-02-28 12:57:27 · update #2
It is ok to use watercolor paper to draw on but cold press paper is just a paper that has a rougher texture to it. Its rougher because watercolor works better on a rough surface. They do make hot press watercolor paper that is a lot smoother. I would say that the roughness is why you are getting funny eraser marks. For me....I like a pretty smooth surface for both watercolor and drawing. You can get larger paper at and art store or sometimes you can find them online. Try DickBlick.com
2007-02-28 06:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 22:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Art Spectrum make a paper suitable for water colour and dry media
Cold press mean it was pressed cold
There also hot press and rough
According to the wed site it good for watercolor, pastel charcoal and paint sticks.
A fine tooth paper is good for dry media
2007-02-28 06:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by jobees 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
graphite pencil watercolor paper
2016-02-01 02:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its cause the paper's textured...i'll tell you a better solution though...draw whatever you want w/ pencil...just as a background sketch. then, just pick up a sharpie and use it w/ the watercolor. it makes a really nice affect. you can create drips or nice lines...so once it dries,if you want to add detail get a thin sharpie and sketch on top.
so that way you wont have to make another trip to the store.
but, just try it out and see what you think.
2007-02-28 14:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use watercolor paper but the texture might hinder your drawing. maybe try something called bristol or bristol board, it is a very smooth paper nice for color pencils and such. i'm not sure of the size you want but you can purchase individual sheets of it at art or stationery stores that carry art supplies also
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2016-04-30 15:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋