Types of watercolor papers and manufacturers are many. I like to use 140 pound hot press Fabriano watercolor paper. It’s 100% cotton and acid free.
Because I paint in a photo realistic style, I want to use a very smooth paper that will not buckle or lift up away from the drawing board! After soaking it in warm water for a few minutes, I staple my paper down on all four sides. When the paper dries, it is nice and tight and ready to receive lots of applications of watercolor paints.
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