Highly textured watercolor paper – Khadi and Shizen

I tried out some new paper today:  Khadi watercolor paper, 140 lb.

This is handmade paper made in India from 100% long fibered cotton rag.  I admire that they use the run-off water to irrigate an organic Mango farm.

It has an interesting surface which creates interesting texture.  And it can handle a lot of water!  It feels thicker than 140 lb.

I did this painting all wet on wet.  I kept adding more dabs of paint and it handled it well.   I just love the texture.

QoR watercolor colors used:

• Sky:  indigo blue, manganese blue
• Foreground:  sap green, quin gold, cad red medium, cad yellow light
• Background trees/shrubs:  started with indigo, added quin gold and sap green.  Then added dabs of Payne’s grey here and there, and it created shadows and depth.

 

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For more info on paper, The philosophy of paper, Texture and weight – Choosing the best paper for your painting

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Here are examples of Schmincke super-granulating paints on Shizen paper.  Shizen is also 100% cotton with amazing texture.   Love granulation on textured paper!

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