Useful Resources When Learning to Draw - Part 2 - Types of Drawing Paper

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Catch up with 'Useful Resources When Learning to Draw - Part 1' here.

Change of plan today for Part 2 of my drawing resources posts. I had planned to discuss pencils next but comments on Part 1 showed a need for a post on paper.

Types of Drawing Paper

• The type of paper you work with matters.

• Acid-free paper lasts well without yellowing.

• 100% cotton rags papers are best and can take heavy treatment.

• Paper surfaces are either rough or smooth.

A Charcoal and Chalk Drawing on Rough Surface Paper.

• Rough surfaces cause a pencil or charcoal to drag and make your hand more sensitive to the tactile qualities of the process than smooth surface paper.

• Smooth surface paper tens to be silky and help with a fluid, easy handling style.

• Other types of paper you can draw on include brown paper, textured paper and wove paper. These all give added dimensions to your drawings.

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Look at this fabulous effect from using brown wrapping paper.

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I love the effect of drawing hair on textured paper!

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Firelight by John Singer Sargent - Graphite on off-white wove paper

Wove paper is made using a woven wire 'cloth' like a fine sieve to dry it. It has a smooth surface that suits ink drawing as it is very close woven. It's also good for realistic pencil drawing.

Look After Your Paper

• Take care to store all paper away from humid places, direct sunlight and heat.

• Don't place heavy objects on paper, avoid rolling it and store it flat if possible.

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