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Best Paper for Colored Pencils − Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Last updated: December 14, 2020 by Mel Stabin

Pencils are a medium that we all know and love. These sticks can quickly transform your idea into an artwork without any complicated preparations and processes. Pencils have been around since 1795, and we have pushed through tons of innovation to make the modern pencil. You can now easily find tons of pencil varieties from graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and colored pencils.

Best Choice
Strathmore 500 Series Heavyweight Mixed Media Pad
Strathmore 500 Series Heavyweight Mixed Media Pad
Best Paper for Colored Pencils
This pad excels in everything a paper can do. We can't find many disadvantages of using this besides being overkill for some applications. It can grab on colored pencil pigments well but still being precise, and it brings all the features that a professional artist might want and need.
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Best Paper for Oil Pastels (Reviews & Buyer’s Guide)

Last updated: December 31, 2020 by Mel Stabin

Oil pastels have been one of the most famous art media for artists, and it is getting more popular every day, and it’s not a mystery why. Oil pastels typically have highly saturated pigmentations, and it also holds its colors over time since it has a high saturation of binders containing the pigments. And oil pastels are incredibly versatile, in a way that it can be applied and used on most surfaces, whether smooth or textured.

Best Choice
Arches Oil Painting Pad
Arches Oil Painting Pad
The Best Paper for Oil Pastel
This paper surprised us with its extremely versatile surface that can take tons of beating and tons of different oil pastel techniques, whether wet or dry. Its surface provides a perfect texture of being smooth, and yet it can still handle tons of pigment, it's a perfect blank surface that oil pastel artists love.
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Best Paper for Copic Markers: Bleedproof, Durable and Cheap

Last updated: January 16, 2021 by Mel Stabin

Copics are the creme de la creme of alcohol markers. They are known for their smooth blending capabilities and rich color in a huge variety of shades. In order to get the most out of your Copic markers, you need to use the right paper for your needs.

Using the correct paper is important for a number of reasons. The most important is that your markers won’t perform to their best abilities if the paper isn’t designed for use with them. This wastes your time and valuable ink.

Best Choice
X-Press It Blending Card
X-Press It Blending Card
Best Paper for Copic Markers
This cardstock is excellent for use with Copics. If you create any commissioned works or like to draw on a sturdy paper that won't pill and protects your work, XPBC will be the perfect product for you.
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Low-quality papers will also bleed through, creating a permanent mess on the surface underneath the page and will use more ink than necessary. They can also dry the ink too quickly, which will limit your ability to blend them. Since this is the huge selling point on alcohol markers, this is a big deal. [Read more…] about Best Paper for Copic Markers: Bleedproof, Durable and Cheap

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Best Watercolor Paper − Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Last updated: January 15, 2021 by Mel Stabin

When it comes to expressing your creativity with watercolors, using any kind of material just will not do. Specifically designed to hold watercolor paints, watercolor paper produces the best results when working with this type of material. With so many manufacturers offering this type of material, though, it can be difficult to choose the right one that’s why we will review five of the best watercolor papers on the market.

Best Choice
Arches Watercolor Paper Block, 300 lb
Arches Watercolor Paper Block, 300 lb
Best quality and efficiency
This Arches product is a true workhorse. Its characteristics make it a great option for both beginner and advanced-level painting. It is also remarkably tough and durable for not being hand-made.
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Best Paper for Fountain Pens (Reviews and Buyer’s Guide)

Last updated: May 4, 2020 by Wayne Crossland

Today we’re going to talk about the five best paper to use for fountain pens. I get a lot of questions about, “Hey, I’m just getting into the fountain pen hobby,” or even people who’ve been in it for a while. “I’m looking for some new suggestions.” I thought I’d bring out my personal opinion for the top five papers. I’m sure there are some papers that I haven’t used, but these are my favorites.

Best Choice
Tomoe River FP Notebook
Tomoe River FP Notebook
Best Paper for Fountain Pen
If you want to bring out your inks’ best quality, then definitely go for Tomoe River. It handles fountain pen ink extraordinarily well and the paper is fantastic. But keep in mind that is more expensive than most others.
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