In preparing for my class I thought it would be fun to demonstrate the same subject on different types of paper to show the different effects that papers have on a work. I chose to use the two most contrary papers in the privacy of my own studio (so no one except the cats got to hear me groan) and after much struggle I came out with two pieces that I am rather pleased with.
The bottom one is on Yupo paper, which is a synthetic paper that has no tooth and allows the paint to pool around on the surface. It is really a fun paper, but can only be used to achieve freer flowing, more abstract paintings. The top piece is on hot pressed paper which is also smooth but it absorbs the water and shows nearly every brushstroke. It is good for fine, detailed work but allows for very little "on the paper" mixing of the pigments. Hope you enjoy them.
