Watercolor paper is heavier and rougher so that it doesnt wrinkle and holds the paint better.
Yes, he used watercolors for sketches at all levels (e.g. first a pencil sketch then colored with watercolor, watercolor + acrylics). His watercolors on paper or board are also sold in auctions, as well as his original, hand signed drawings and of course the oil paintings.
a type of paper used to sketch ideas
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Watercolor paints only work on paper because the paper is able to obsorb the water and grasp the color. The paint will easily peel off even for decorative porposes. Even if watercolor would stick, it is very thin paint and would barely be able to be seen.
Any arts aisle in a store should have basic watercolor paper. Arts and crafts stores (A.C. Moores, Pearls, Michaels) in particular sell this, as do many campus stores for schools that offer art classes.
Watercolor paintings are usually painted on any kind of paper that has a bit of texture so that it will hold the color in place and that is thick enough not to wrinkle too much when moist. You can buy watercolor paper at art stores and sometimes even walmart or office supply stores. Watercolor paper comes in different weights (thickness) and also three types which are; hot press (smooth), cold press (less smooth), and rough.
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Yes, he used watercolors for sketches at all levels (e.g. first a pencil sketch then colored with watercolor, watercolor + acrylics). His watercolors on paper or board are also sold in auctions, as well as his original, hand signed drawings and of course the oil paintings.
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a type of paper used to sketch ideas
Moleskine notebooks can cost between $7.50 and $20 depending on the type of cover and paper included. One can find ruled paper, unruled paper, calendars, and even watercolor paper for artists.
Oil paint, watercolor, sculpture, paper cuttings, ...
Usually watercolor and tempera on board or paper.
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Usually watercolor and tempera on board or paper.
just pencil and paper....
Oil painting, watercolor, paper cut-outs, sculpture.