Swatching Watercolors on Different Papers

a study in paper texture and granulation

I would say that one of my favorite aspects of watercolor painting is the unpredictability. The outcome is always contingent on water control, type of paper, time, and watercolor paints.

Here are the different papers I tried.

paper names and textures

Here is how I set up my test.

I used a couple of granulating Daniel Smith watercolor paints and one watercolor mix I created using two different colors.

Daniel Smith - Undersea Green

These are a couple of my favorites based on the texture and way the granulation separates.

Daniel Smith - Undersea Green and Piemontite Genuine

More swatch samples and paper testing to come!