{"id":981003,"date":"2020-01-29T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=981003"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:48:54","slug":"shake-up-your-watercolors-with-toned-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/product-recommendation\/shake-up-your-watercolors-with-toned-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Shake Up Your Watercolors with Toned Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Try painting on a toned surface for a fresh take on creativity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes you need to mix it up to take your work to a new level, and experimenting with new materials is a great way to push yourself to work in a new and exciting way. Here artist Brenda Swenson shares how changing from white to toned paper can unlock new ways of working.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Break the Rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself permission to try something new, push the boundaries of what you know or break a few so-called rules. I\u2019ve found that the best teacher is exploration, which is why I like to sketch and paint on a variety of papers and surfaces: white and toned (colored), slick and rough, inexpensive and expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gray-toned surface for Pen & Ink <\/strong>(watercolor and white Sharpie on Canson Mi-Teintes paper in steel gray, 7 x 11) provides a cool tone to the painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some of the papers I\u2019ve used aren\u2019t intended for watercolor\u2014 or art. So why use them? Because I\u2019m curious. I\u2019ve found that using the same technique or materials again and again bores me, and boredom is the kiss of death for creativity. When I take a subject I\u2019ve done before and paint it on a different surface, the experience is exciting. Why? Because I\u2019m responding to the surface. It\u2019s like having a new dance partner; you learn to respond to that person\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing with Layers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lately, I\u2019ve been enamored of using a variety of toned paper for my transparent watercolor work. When I paint on a toned surface using transparent watercolor, the underlying paper shows through, creating color harmony. As a result, it\u2019s similar to how an underpainting impacts paint color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On my last trip to Tuscany, I noticed that many of the caf\u00e9s featured the same raw sienna-colored placemats. I couldn\u2019t resist sketching Siena, Italy <\/strong>(pen, brown marker and gouache on placemat, 10 x 8) on one. I was surprised by how great the paper was. I wish I had brought some home with me for future sketching endeavors!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If the paper has a warm tone (yellow or cream), the paint color will appear warmer, as in Siena, Italy <\/em>(above). However, if the surface has a cool tone (blue or gray), the paint color will appear cooler, as in Pen & Ink <\/em>(top). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Toned Paper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Working on a surface other than white watercolor-approved paper leads to fresh exploration. I\u2019ve had wonderful results, for example, with Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper; it\u2019s easy to work with and responds similarly to 90-lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper. The paper is 98-lb. with a 66 percent rag content, and it\u2019s gelatin sized, making it sturdy. To prevent the paper from buckling, I use less water than I would when working on Arches 140-lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper. The paper has two distinct surfaces\u2014one side has a fine grain; the other is honeycomb textured\u2014and comes in 50 pulp-dyed, light-resistant tones. I prefer the textured side, especially in the cream and gray tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Castle Green, built in 1898 in Pasadena, Calif., is a large, ornate venue. Due to time constraints, I opted to focus on a small corner of the historic building in Castle Green<\/em> (watercolor and gouache on Papeterie Saint- Armand Canal paper in gray, 11 x 8). I used toned paper similar in color to the structure. I painted the sky using cobalt blue and white gouache and simplified the foreground trees using burnt sienna, phthalo turquoise and green gold, and finished with red and green architectural accents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Problem-Solving Gets Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some papers can be a little more challenging, but are worth exploring. I discovered Papeterie Saint-Armand\u2019s Canal gray 150-lb. 10×14-inch pad in an art supply store in Santa Fe, N.M. It\u2019s machine-made and comprised of recycled materials\u2014cotton off-cuts from clothing manufacturers\u2014as well as linen, flax straw, jute and sisal. Available in pads or 22×20-inch sheets, it comes in 20 different grades and colors, including cream, gray, beige and black. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are five of my go-to papers. Left to right: Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper: eggshell, champagne, flannel gray, steel gray; Papeterie Saint- Armand Canal in gray.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I love the gray tone and sturdy surface of the pad I purchased, but my first attempt with the paper wasn\u2019t impressive. The colors appeared flat because they soaked deep into the paper, and the paper remained damp too long, making it difficult to get dark darks. I had to dig deep to figure out what approach the paper liked. First, I had to use less water with the paint. Next, I used the tone of the paper as the mid-value. To create whites, I relied on gouache and white pens. To make dark darks, I turned to Platinum carbon black ink applied with an inexpensive brush. I ended up loving the paper. This kind of problem-solving keeps my work fresh and my creativity thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While colors don\u2019t change dramatically on a toned surface, they do become warmer, cooler or duller based on the tone. Top to bottom: Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper in eggshell, champagne, flannel gray, steel gray; Papeterie Saint- Armand Canal in gray.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Breaking with Convention<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Not all surfaces have to come from an art supply store; I\u2019ve had great success exploring unconventional papers, too. For example, last fall, while teaching a workshop in Tuscany, I noticed that the majority of caf\u00e9s featured the same color of placemat\u2014 a beautiful, warm raw sienna in an approximately 90-lb. smooth texture. During lunch, I often drew on the provided placemat, and I was surprised that the pen glided so well on the surface and that the ink didn\u2019t bleed. The final morning in Siena, I did a quick sketch on it and found that it worked. When I returned home, I pasted it on the last page of my sketchbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding White to Watercolor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When working on a toned paper, things change drastically. Most notably, we have to rely on white paint or markers for the whites, since the painting surface isn\u2019t white. I imagine a few watercolorists are raising their brows at the thought of adding white to their work. My feeling, though, is that if white was good enough for Sargent, Homer and Turner, then it\u2019s good enough for me. Here are a few of my go-to implements when adding white or dimension to toned paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Gouache, Markers and Pens <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the difference between using gouache and a marker\/pen on toned paper? The white PITT by Faber-Castell has a chunky tip and covers well. For fine lines, I use a water-based, extra-fine Sharpie. Both of these are waterproof when dry, which enables me to glaze over white highlights without lifting the white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gouache, on the other hand, remains water soluble. Painting over an area with gouache will lift up. I keep white gouache (not Chinese white) in a small container with a screw-on lid; it would dry out in a palette. When I want a soft, diffused white in a sky, I often use gouache. I add the white into a wet passage of blue and move it around as necessary with a brush. It also works for covering a large area, but I rarely use it to mix with other colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demo: Go for Gray<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Because this antique shop still life featured mostly cool undertones, I knew I could rely on Canson Mi-Teintes steel gray paper for the main subject\u2014the kettles and cups. I drew the reference scene on Canson Mi-Teintes gray paper using a 2B pencil. Next, I defined the highlights using the Faber-Castell PITT artists pen in white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I painted the kettles using a light glaze of cobalt blue. Beneath them, I used a dark value mixture of French ultramarine and lunar black to define the ledge. I then painted above and around the kettles using green gold and a touch of lunar black. I added the final touches on the handles and the dark accents using burnt sienna and lunar black for Kettles & Cups <\/em>(watercolor and pen on paper, 9 x 11). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shake up your own watercolor practice by experimenting with toned paper. It will challenge your creativity in the best ways possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Artist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Artist and workshop teacher Brenda Swenson (swensonsart.net<\/a>) is the author of <\/em>Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook and Steps to Success in Watercolor (Artist\u2019s Library). Her paintings and sketches have also been featured in a number of competition art books, including <\/em>Splash 11, 12, 14 and 19 (North Light Books), as well as many art magazines. An active participant in the arts community, Swenson has served on the boards of directors for both National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article first appeared in<\/em> Watercolor Artist, April 2019 issue<\/a>. Check out the rest of the issue for more great tips on taking your paintings to the next level!<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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