Paper/Supports Reviews & Articles

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Art Spectrum Colourfix

An article offering information and a personal review by Karen on the textured paper known as Colourfix by Art Spectrum.

Legion Stonehenge Paper

​Are you a pencil Artist and want to know more about the popular Stonehenge paper? Find out more including a personal review by Karen too.

Clairfontaine Pastelmat

How does this paper work with various mediums, take a look at this article to see. A universal paper suitable for many Artists.

Ursus Paper

The paper used by myself (Karen M Berisford) in my Coloured pencil Art. Many people ask what paper I use so I thought I would explain the reasons behind my personal choice.

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Bockingford HP paper

Are you looking for a smooth, archival, animal friendly white paper for your Artwork? This hot pressed watercolour paper may be just the job.

Mi-Tientes 'Touch' Paper

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - TO FOLLOW

UArt Dark Sanded Paper

Here I trial my Coloured pencils on the latest UArt Dark Sanded paper. How did it compare to other papers and see how I got on.

Working with Tonal Paper

Why use a Coloured paper in your work? What can they achieve and which colour suits which subject? If you have always worked on white paper, find out how tonal papers may aid you in your work.

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Strathmore 500 Bristol

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - IN PROGRESS

Fisher 400 Pastel Paper

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - TO FOLLOW

Ampersand Gessobord

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - TO FOLLOW

Fabriano Artistico HP paper

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - TO FOLLOW

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SAA Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper samples

Compare hot pressed Watercolour papers before buying your preferred paper. See what size, weight and brightness each one is as well as which is vegan friendly too.

Moulin Du Roy HP paper

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Velour paper review

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Somerset Velvet paper

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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