Best Papers and Surfaces For Colored Pencils

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In this video, we look at 6 of my favorite papers and surfaces for colored pencils. These papers are distinctly different and each has their own advantages and disadvantages. We explore them all. These papers may very well be the best papers for colored pencil drawing.
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Links to purchase these papers (These links are affiliate links which means that I make a small commission if you purchase at no additional cost to you)...
Bristol Paper - amzn.to/3Jc5T9E
Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper - amzn.to/3qEsmWz
Stonehenge Paper - amzn.to/3oXJWV7
PastelMat Paper - amzn.to/3qCssxY
Dura-Lar Polyester Film - amzn.to/3Xbjcgr
Marker Paper - amzn.to/3qGadaY

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@mindofwatercolor 11 місяців тому

Great information, thanks! My favorite is hot press watercolor paper. Similar benefits to marker paper in that you can use watercolor as a base. But it's a good surface regardless.

@Supreme_Saltine 2 місяці тому

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@garthok6224 11 місяців тому

Fabriano Artistico Extra White Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, is also one of the best surfaces for colored pencils.

@brianstover4732 4 місяці тому

i like Fabriano Toned paper for colored pencils and pastels.

@garthok6224 11 місяців тому

Put a coat of liquitex clear gesso(15 usd) on any paper(Bristol vellum for example), you will get almost pastel paper texture that will increase your speed and saturation for a really low cost.

@marytesta3003 8 місяців тому

Thank you Matt. This was great information.

@paulah317 11 місяців тому

Thank you so much ! I have 3 of the papers you mentioned.....Bristol vellum, MI Tientes and Pastelmat. I bought a bunch of vintage paper at an artist's estate sale and got several pads of Grumbacher charcoal/ pastel paper. It reminds me of MI Tientes paper so will be experimenting with that paper too.

@deloradeabel8487 10 місяців тому

Fantastic illustrations,& very helpful tutorial !

@alauraroarialis8815 11 місяців тому

Thank you! I have been looking for paper info re: colored pencils recently.

@PursuingHeaven 4 місяці тому

I love sanded papers with my Poly Chromos and Holbeins pencils. Canson XL Dry Mixed Media Sanded Grain is so fun and VERY inexpensive. Takes color pencil very well and I love applying pastel down first and then pencil on top. I can use pastel, then fixative then color pencil, then solvent and then more pencil. I wish it was thicker but it is a great practice paper. I also love Lux Archival as well. It also take mixed dry medias of pastel and color pencil really well. The Poly Chromos feel just like pastel pencils on it. And you can use powder blend so well on it with Poly Chromos.

@VDArtworks 10 місяців тому

Your work is stunning! Thank you for the informative and wonderful video.

@Linda-qq5mg 11 місяців тому

Your work is really beautiful! Thank you for a wonderful video with a lot of great information.

@chriscallen6897 9 місяців тому

I love marker paper. I use Prismacolor markers and pencils together. They work great for my classic car drawings.

@mosyouszayou89 Місяць тому

I was looking for such guide.Thank you.

@henriquejanuario881 11 місяців тому

Another great video! I'm missing your 45 min livestream! Thanks

@rebeccawong1 Місяць тому

Always so well presented 👍🏼

@laureendavis2369 11 місяців тому

Another bonus to Dura-Lar, you can intensify colors by adding layers of color on the backside of the film. It helps out if you want to use a slice or tombow eraser to do highlights and want a different color to come through other than white.

@Art_by_Nicole 11 місяців тому

Or…use a different color as your baselayer. :)

@Art_by_Nicole 11 місяців тому

Oh, I’m sorry. You talked about the Dura-Lur with smooth surface 🫣🤭

@karinwallace3031 7 місяців тому

I have just started using Dur-lar and I find my drawing has streaks what am I doing wrong .

@leannaenglert4538 11 місяців тому

So helpful. Thanks.

@Cariena66 10 місяців тому

Thank you so much for this great summon about paper for colored paper. Bristol, I like to use for graphite, charcoal or gray-scale colored pencil pieces. Pastelmat is just my favorit though the texture both eats the pencils and time. Haven't tried Stonehenge yet, it seems I will like it after your explanations. Folks, if you love drawing & painting, I can highly recommend the membership program of The Virtual Instructor Matt created. Thank you, Matt 😊, Buddy

@PhyllisMasters 10 місяців тому

Strathmore Heavy Mixed Media paper, as well as mixed media board are my faves for colored pencil.

@LauraPost 8 місяців тому

Thanks Matt, explanation of positive and negatives was great. Saved video. Can you please post this question and answer. Which color pencil type (prisma, faber, caren, et al) you recommend or advise against with less vs more tooth? Also, are mylar drawings framable? Many Thanks, Laura

@MarcoKrieger 10 місяців тому

I'm working with Aquarell Paper and water mixable color pencils from Faber Castell. The Aquarell Paper comes in different values of grain and is also available in several colors as well. I also work with water based felt tip color pencils for children on the same paper. Using a brush and some water after the first layer of color creates some interesting effects.

@zonametroteve 3 місяці тому

saludos desde Dallas Tx ,,,,interesante el podcast

@brannonmcclure6970 2 місяці тому

Wow! Thanks. It was very diverse in presentation for paper to use for drawing.🧑‍🎨♾️🎭♾️✍️

@Becca-UK 3 місяці тому

Great video, thanks ❤

@sophiarevel6952 2 місяці тому

Thanks for the info and I love the accent!

@Draw_together 10 місяців тому

Amazing!

@PLIG_ 11 місяців тому

I use Clairfontaine's Paint One, it is available in several shades for colored pencils, graphite

@amig9318 6 місяців тому

Thank you.

@crystalgillis9296 3 місяці тому

I wish there were some Pastelmat clone papers because it's so expensive.

@DiSanzio 3 дні тому

You’re amazing!

@BamBuntz 11 місяців тому

I use suede mat board with colored pencil. Whites layer on top and colors pop

@gamsizbaykus4018 11 місяців тому

🙋Thanks

@pradeepkewat2180 11 місяців тому

Wow sir

@lisalovelylpa 2 місяці тому

What about water color paper ? I use that a lot for soft pastels.

@SB4E.2 28 днів тому

Curious, what is the best surface to have under your page, when using colored pencils? So you don’t punch through… or too smooth, making an effect on how the pencil works?

@mhsart2293 11 місяців тому

Artagain paper another excellent paper for colored pencils. It can handle lots of layering. You can erase in order to add corrective layers too as it is quite durable. It comes in a variety of mid tones as well. Give it a try!

@tthomas184 10 місяців тому

Second that. 👍

@pradeepkewat2180 11 місяців тому

❤

@homerb5653 10 місяців тому

What paper would you recommend for portraits and colored pencil?

@dee8212 11 місяців тому

Is Strathmore Drawing Heavyweight similar to these papers? Is it good to use with colour pencils where it doesn't finish the expensive pencils quickly? Please advise which paper is similar to the paper used in adult colouring books?

@appleknocker56 Місяць тому

The paper we use (so many different kinds/names) & color books so many paper feels like “copy paper! Trying to use colored pencils to add lil detail to finished water color paintings but tooth on that paper deeper & even Prisma ones not putting down much color? Ty.

@joseantonioalbero6849 2 місяці тому

Hi, Hello Do you think you could talk about which kind of camera is most appropriate to capture colour pencils in the most clear way? I love the grainy texture of love colour pencils. I don't go for smooth blends to get realistic drawings but when I take photos of my drawings of paintings they appear awfully dirty

@debbiegreen6173 11 місяців тому

Choice of color pencil?

@steeldesignNW 10 місяців тому

What is the best papers for smooth blending?

@danyelhudon458 4 місяці тому

Smoot one such as Strathmore series 300, but series 400 is interesting and series 500 is the best. Arches smooth for watercolour is alcohol good and use by many artists! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦 😊

@joanmanalo9421 5 днів тому

😢I find it so hard to stroke color pencil on velum as it's very smooth..

@texasfan8892 4 місяці тому

I just bought some recycled Bristol paper and I don’t know if it varies by brand but this stuff is horrible! It is nearly impossible to do any blending or shading with this stuff.

@bunnysm 3 місяці тому

Did you get the smooth or the vellum one? The smooth one is really difficult for pencils.

@hollydurr2204 7 місяців тому

Sorry, but it’s false information about there only be a few colors available for Stonehenge paper. It comes in fawn, craft, black, cream, blue, and two different grey colors. Btw, the sheets surface on the gray, black, fawn, craft feels different that the white, cream, and blue.

@pagalmasala 9 місяців тому

Your donuts are making me hungry 😂!

@Becca-UK 3 місяці тому

Hope you don’t mind me saying, your eyes are beautiful colour

@greekveteran2715 7 місяців тому

Best no1: Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Extra White. Best no2: Legion Stonhenge Watercolor Hot Pressed. Best no3: Sandpaper 1000 grit,from your local hardwear store. PS These are not the best for beginners,but none would deny,they are THE best,for any other people!

@ArushJhaamb 16 днів тому

why is he blinking so much?

@joanmanalo9421 5 днів тому

I think it's the common side effects for some artists because of longer hours of staring while sketching or painting..then eye nerves are usually tired.