SHOWDOWN! Cheap vs Quality Cotton Watercolor Paper

In this video I engage in some basic demonstrations that show the key performance differences between cellulose or wood pulp paper (cheaper) vs 100% cotton paper (best quality). And make sure to watch my clarification video on cotton papers and how to use cheaper papers.    • My Best Tips for Painting on Cheaper ...  

NOTE: Correcting an error in this video. There is not a cheaper grade of Arches. I used to assume that was true of the tear off pads but its the same quality paper as their sheets.

(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for Looking)

My Amazon Store of Favorite Products:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/mindofwat...

Arches Watercolor Paper (various) – http://amzn.to/2owloQC

Arches 140lb. Tear Off Pad – http://amzn.to/2FDTDwD

Princeton Elite #8 Round Brush – http://amzn.to/2F3VZ75

Princeton Neptune 3/4" Flat from set – http://amzn.to/2GRo2XW

M. Graham Watercolor Paint – http://amzn.to/2CMQKqv

6- Deep Well Mixing Palette – http://amzn.to/2CPKbTR

100% cotton papers I've used and can recommend:
Arches – http://amzn.to/2owloQC
Fabriano Artistico – http://amzn.to/2G0wIvT
Strathmore 500 – http://amzn.to/2Fo86vG
Hahnemuehle (Leonardo, Cezanne, Turner, The Collection) – http://amzn.to/2FjFmZ9
Saunders Waterford – http://amzn.to/2oMul8G
Stonehenge Aqua – http://amzn.to/2oOijeK
Canson Moulin Du Roy – http://amzn.to/2G3kFOs
Canson Heritage – http://amzn.to/2FZ6QAm
Bee 100% Cotton – http://amzn.to/2D6G7ib
Winsor Newton Pro (not Classic) – https://amzn.to/2LDZ4lG
Indigo – https://www.dickblick.com/products/in...
Kilamanjaro – https://www.cheapjoes.com/papers-and-...

Other reputable cotton brands I've not tried yet:
Shut Noblese (Dutch) – https://www.dickblick.com/products/sc...
Blick Premiere (Unspecified European Mill) – https://www.dickblick.com/products/bl...
Lanaquarelle (French) – http://amzn.to/2D4g0bX
Langton Prestige (UK) – http://amzn.to/2Flm0yS
Shizen (Indian) – http://amzn.to/2FZbcYk

A few options for 100% Cotton Sketchbooks
https://www.cheapjoes.com/papers-and-...

https://www.cheapjoes.com/american-jo...

https://www.dickblick.com/products/wi...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/58205574...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Arches-Water...

Sponsored by Viewers Like YOU!
I don't actively solicit merchandise or brand sponsorships like many YouTubers do. I instead made a decision to ask if some of my viewers would become my sponsors. If you would like to be a Minder Patron, I would be honored. You would be taking a tangible role in making this content possible. Head over to Patreon and sign up today.   / mindofwatercolor  
___

Popular Uploads
   • Art Journaling with Prismacolor Water...  

Watercolor Basics
   • 5 Tips to Overcoming the Fear of Blan...  

Product Reviews
   • Using the Water Brush – Comparisons a...  

Paint With Me
   • Paint Watercolor With Me – Defining t...  

Other Playlists
   / mindofwatercolor  

Subscribe:
http://www.youtube.com/subscribe_widg...

Show Theme Music
http://www.pond5.com/stock-music/2171...