Paper is just as important as paint — the wrong choice buckles, pills, or bleeds. The right paper makes your work shine. Here's how to choose art paper for different media.
Understand Paper Weight (GSM)
- Lightweight (under 150 gsm) — sketching and dry media.
- Medium (200–250 gsm) — light washes, mixed media.
- Heavy (300 gsm+) — watercolour and wet media; resists buckling.
Watercolour Paper
- Use 300 gsm for serious work so it won't buckle.
- Cold-pressed — textured, versatile, beginner-friendly.
- Hot-pressed — smooth, for fine detail.
- Cotton paper handles water best; cellulose is more affordable.
Acrylic Paper
- Heavyweight paper with a texture that grips acrylic.
- A great, affordable alternative to canvas for practice.
Sketching & Drawing Paper
- Smooth for pen and fine detail.
- Textured (tooth) for pencil, charcoal, and pastel.
Why Acid-Free Matters
Acid-free, archival paper won't yellow or become brittle over time — essential for any artwork you want to keep or sell.
Quick Picks
- Watercolour: 300 gsm cold-pressed.
- Acrylic: heavyweight acrylic paper.
- Sketching: medium-tooth acid-free paper.
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