I think this might be the best comparison I've seen on the two- many people have discussed the difference, but showing it side by side while painting the same thing on different textures was invaluable. Thanks!

@violettaozel2512

5 ай бұрын

Best comparison I watched up to now. Very valuable video. Thank you. 😊

I started a year ago with two teachers who use hot press paper. I got so frustrated that I quit them and last month put away my gear, washed my bits of paint down the sink and gave up on watercolor all together. I ran across you and another lady that use cold press with lovely results and decided to try one more time. I cried with joy at the ease of working with cold press. If I had started with that I could have saved myself many months of disappointment. I'm excited to work with you on Patreon!

@LouiseDeMasi

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you gave it a second try Linda. That's wonderful. I did a similar thing. I tried once and gave up because it was too difficult. I put my watercolour paints away for a few years but then I decided one day to give it a second try. The first time I think I was using cheap paper but the second time I bought myself some good paper. I'm so glad I did try again- it's now a huge part of my life and I don't know what I'd do without it. 💕

@anniemac7545

Жыл бұрын

I've always used hot press paper, as I paint small detailed illustrations, and love it. However when painting larger elements hot press paper is very frustrating and doesn't look good.

This is the absolute best video comparison of hot pressed vs cold pressed paper I've seen.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. 💕

Cold press buckled while the hot press didn’t. Interesting. Another great tutorial. Have a great day.

the bloopers at the end made me smile/laugh!! what an informative video! thank you!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lianna.

I love your expert camera angle that clearly shows the wetness of the paper in this and other of your videos; it's so very helpful.

The color did seem to be more vibrant on the hot pressed paper than the cold pressed. This was an informative comparison. Thank you.

I understood, perhaps mistakenly, that hot pressed paper was ideal for botanical paintings. I have no expertise on the matter whatsoever - can't even remember where I read or heard that. I could see the difference it made in your ease of painting. Cold pressed seemed more predictable than the "slippery" hot pressed. Great video Louise. Thank you for brightening my day.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary. Yes you're right. Botanical painters use hot pressed paper.

Personally I love that a print shows the texture of the paper. Love the bloopers at the end. I get a great chuckle as I can so relate from doing videos for my aesthetic salon on skin care and make up. People who have not made homemade videos don’t realize the amount of work that goes into making a video. Take after take after take. Some days it seems like a breeze while other days it seems you just can’t get it right. You do an amazing job. I applaud you on how professional your videos are. 🎉

This is so very helpful. Thank you!

Thank you so much! This has helped me tremendously!

❤ thank you for posting this. It helps.

Thank you so much for your tips and thoughts on papers! Love your out takes, too! Thanks for the giggles!

Thank you, Louise, for such a succinct explanation between hot/cold pressed paper. I watch several artists for advice and you are by far the easiest to understand when doing comparisons. I agree with another's comment. Your camera angle is awesome and truly allows me to visualize what my attempts should look like. You have a soothing sound and very sound advice. Thank you again. Vickie St. Louis MO U.S.A.

Thank you so much for your clear explanation!

That was such a wonderful comparison! Thank you

Precious advice and... proficiently funny ! Loved it.

Thank you Louise 😊

I enjoy your outtakes!

Thank you for your explanation and demonstration

thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience. you are inspirational!

Super! I enjoyed the visual explaining !!!

Thank you for the explanation....you are delightful!

This was the most helpful video on the differences that I have seen. Thank you!

Great advise, thank you for sharing your skill with us.

Great demo! I've never heard any of this info before, so it was wonderful knowing this before I get started.

This video was incredibly insightful! Thank you for posting it!

Thank you so much for this useful video! I like so much your work!

Thanks for clearly demonstrating the differences. The ending made me smile, thanks.

Thank you Louise your explanations are very easy to follow and a joy to watch. Plenty of time at last to practice

Thanks for the informative video and the bloopers at the end that made me smile.

Thank you so much Louise.

Thank you for your sharing 😊 I needed this teaching

Thanks, Louise! Your side by side comparisons were very helpful! Much appreciated!

So excited to see another of your videos! Thank you 😊 💕

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah. I hope you're well and safe. 💕

Thank you for this video, I just loved your examples, really helped me understand the difference. Be safe xoxo

Thank you, excellent tutorial. I loved the bloopers!

Thank you for a great and detailed review 😊

That was very helpful!!! Thank you 😊

Very very interesting. Thank you! Your videos, filming, editing and voice over are just perfect. ❤️❤️❤️

Super helpful 🙏🏼 thank you!

I love your videos, Louise, they are always so well thought-out. Thank you for the time you put in to each of them. ❤️

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miranda. 💕

Absolutely love your energy! Your explanations are so good. Thank you so much, from Argentina 💕

Excellent advice Louise... thank you.

You are simply amazing.

Love your videos your paintings are stunning. I too love the bloopers at the end you have a great sense of humour. Glad to hear of your new studio🙂

Excellent demo! Thank you very much!

Thank you, so much! I am grateful for your teaching and skill.

You are fun...love your humor

Good job this was!

Such an informative video. I am also very thankful that you announce the colors that you are using. Thank you.

Dahling you are fabulous

I look forward to all of your videos.

Thanks you explain very clearly. Love your all paintings.

Fantastically in depth video!

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed watching your video and it really helped me to understand the difference between the papers, because I'm pretty new to watercolors. And I love you artwork!!

As full time professional artist and Bookbinder, I use ALOT of watercolor paper... for both Artwork and Binding. I only buy and use 100% cotton watercolor papers, and my absolute favorite is Saunders Waterford. I buy most of my watercolor paper in rolls, and in bulk orders of imperial sheets if rolls are not available for a specific brand, type or weight. I have noticed with Arches brand only, their hot press paper has changed in the past 2 years, and DRASTICALLY!!! Some of their 300gsm hot press will have big spots that resist paint and water to no end. But for the most part, their hot press is very absorbent at 1st, it dries extremely fast now! I have to put alot of coats of water on it, to get it to stay wet... their hot press almost acts like a sponge at 1st! Then when you are doing light washes, the paper looks like it is pilling up... it gets this very sloppy look to it, and it dries so fast! Their hot press literally dries 5 times faster, than their cold press paper! As soon as you lay a brush stroke down, it almost dries right up if you don't have your brush fully soaked with water! And light layers, and certain pigments look EXTREMELY washed out. Arches has changed hands in ownership recently, and their quality control has spiraled way out of control on sizing issues, mostly found with their hot press. I can not stand Arches hot press at all, I down right despise the stuff lol. Now Saunders Waterford hot press on the other hand, handles exactly how you described in this video. I get alot of people telling me how upset and displeased they are with Arches lately, and the messiness that goes on with their hot press papers, and sizing issues in general. I do love their hot press for pen and ink work, and colored pencil work on the other hand. With ink work, or playing around with gouache and heavier pigments, Arches is much more absorbent and dries faster than other brands. God knows I've got plenty of it, multiple rolls and tons of imperial sheets in different weights... I only buy it, because that's what people ask for in the goatskin Hardbound watercolor sketchbooks I make for their orders. Figured I'd throw my opinion in the bucket lol. Have a good one

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for all the information Deejay and taking the time to write. I appreciate it and I'm sure others do too.

Great advice, thank you 👍🏻

Thank you for these terrific demonstrations and explanations!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you Patrizia.

Thank you so much ! Much appreciated

Thank you, that was SO helpful! Hahaha loved the ending 😅

You are a great teacher! Thank you for sharing so generously. :-)

Thanks for your good advice

Your tutorials are amazing, as is your talent! Thank you for being so kind to post them!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Linda. Thank you for watching and commenting. 💕

That is a very nice stash of paper!

You’re so funny! And I LOVE your art! Great teacher too.

Very informative, answered all my questions, thank you.

Very interesting and usefull video, I completly agree, thank you very much!

Very informative as always!!! Great video Louise!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan.

Loved the bloopers! Thanks, we all need a laugh right now ❤️

You are SO talented!!! I absolutely LOVE watching your videos! Excellent teacher!

Thank you for explaining and showing the differences. It makes me understand why and how colors react the way they do. I will continue with cold press till I get better. Love your out takes.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dora. 💕

@susankeable6201

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't she wonderful. I am new to watercolours and she makes it easier. Glad to learn every day

Genuinely informative and helpful video. Thank you so much!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 💕

Very informative Louise. Thank you so much.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce.

Louise I love your work & you 'crack me up' - during out takes that is! Otherwise, I am rapt!

Thank you so very much for your videos, as they are so very informative and helpful. I found this video regarding the differences between cold and hot watercolour paper to be very interesting and enlightening. Great tips and things to keep in mind when trying hot pressed paper. You’re a very talented artist and a great teacher!!

I like your videos , never change your unique style 👌

Thanks for this Louise. Great information with the comparisons.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Jennifer. Thank you!

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE PAPER DIFFERENCE...INTERESTING

Thank you for this in-depth study of the two paper types. Very helpful! Love the bloopers!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you. 💕

Please stay safe and healthy. You are so much fun to watch and learn from.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patsy. You too! 💕

😂 I love love love the bloopers! I want to watch your videos just for these! Thank you for your inspiring and instructional videos!

Louise, the information you shared in this video is so interesting. I really appreciated learning the difference between the cold and the hot pressed paper. Thank you. Helene

Thank you so much,it was very helpfull and fany at the end😉😍😄

I like your teaching style

You are a delightful star in your own video!

It was both very informative and relaxing😊!

I think the flower picture is so beautiful and beautiful. You're a great painter. Enjoy, and I always cheer for you.

Thank you. Useful information

Explained very nicely to a beginner like me . It was enlightening. Thanx

very helpful! thank you

Absolutely addicted to your videos and all I learn from them! Thank you so much for your gentle and informative tutorials! I’m not an artist, and have only just started working in watercolour (in isolation), my adult kids have indulged me with gifts of watercolour paints and other equipment. It’s good to have a laugh at your ‘bloopers’ at the end too, but I’d never have noticed, you are obviously a perfectionist! I’m a BIG fan! Thank you again, please keep making videos! :)

So well exposed, thanks.

Thank you so much. Finally I understood how to use hot press paper 😊

Excellent comparison, as graphic as could be. All makes sense to me as I've been thinking of trying Hot for a while. Thank you for your demo!

Thanks a lot. I see the brighter colours on the hot -pressed paper!

Thank you also, it was interesting and enlightening. 🙂 I use hot press paper. This made me understand some of the difficulties i have faced, like the smooth surface and colour spreading.

Hi Louise, I'm the beginner of Water color, happy to follow your youtube, it help me so much. You are a wonderful teacher. Thankyou again. The bloopers at the end is so funny

Oh Louise! I just love you. ❤️ Just finished this video and your outtakes at the end are so funny. 😂 It helps me realize all the work involved in creating content. Thanks for another great video. I use both types of paper saving hot press for illustrative pieces. Also if I’m going to write on the piece. Pen and ink is so much easier on hot press. But my true love is cold press. I feel it is so much more expressive and I love how the colors blend. ❤️

You are a good teacher, an artist with a soft spoken voice. Kudos! Thank you for d talent u shared. I appreciate, madam...