Artist Veronica Winters Reviews UART Paper for Colored Pencil Work
Artist Veronica Winters provides an evaluation of UART premium sanded pastel paper for colored pencil drawing. She tested the 800 grit tan paper, noting its textured surface designed for pastels but marketed for colored pencils. Winters identifies challenges including excessive texture, pencil consumption, difficulty with details, and high cost. She recommends solutions like using Gamsol solvent, soft brushes, and specific pencil brands such as Prismacolor, Pablo, and Polychromos. Advantages include vibrant color display, durability, multi-layer acceptance, and compatibility with various media. The review includes examples of her own 9x12 inch drawings on this surface.
Key facts
- Veronica Winters tested UART premium sanded pastel paper in 800 grit for colored pencil drawing.
- The paper's textured surface creates challenges for smooth shading and detail work.
- Recommended solutions include using Gamsol solvent and specific pencil brands like Prismacolor and Polychromos.
- Advantages include bright color display, durability, and acceptance of multiple layers and media.
- Winters suggests working at larger scales to overcome difficulties with fine details.
Entities
Artists
- Veronica Winters
- Linda Lucas Hardy
- Lisa Ober