Let’s talk about Handmade Watercolor Paper & Paint a Peony on it!

Hi friends! A couple of weeks ago I went to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. I took a photo of a bush peony and I knew I wanted to paint it on round watercolor paper, so I did!

You can find a real-time version of this art lesson in Critique Club You also get over 100 real-time art lessons, monthly prompts, and the ability to upload your work for feedback from me. All for $5 a month! Now on to the timelapse where you can see how the painting came together as we chat about handmade watercolor paper.

Supplies (Affiliate links used)

• Davinci Watercolors

• Shizen round watercolor paper *I also recommend the Arteza round cotton watercolor paper block and there is a 20% off coupon on Amazon

• My signature brushes with CraftAmo

• Mimik travel brush set

• Colored pencils and a white gel pen for accents if desired

Do you like handmade paper or do you prefer traditional watercolor paper? For me, it depends on my mood. I’m here for all of it! Happy crafting!