Testing out Watercolor Paper

For years I have painted on Moulin du Roy cold pressed watercolor paper by Canson but unfortunately it has been discontinued. There have been many changes in the Art Paper Business and it seems Watercolor Artists around the world are searching for the perfect papers. The takeovers, buyouts and amalgamation in the paper industry have left us frustrated with the quality of all papers.

So back to my paper situation. I will be testing out many different papers and this is my first review.

INDIGO Artpapers, Handmade in India, 140 lb Cold Pressed, 100% Cotton paper

Distributed out of Alberta Canada, which I was surprised but happy to hear.

My first impression of this paper is Softness…. Fluffy Cotton and it seemed odd at first to paint on such a soft paper. I’ve painted some simple floral sketches to see how the paint and water flow on the paper. If you follow me, you know I am a very loose spontaneous painter, so I will be experimenting more with this style on the paper.

So far I am pleased with the texture and how the pigments mix and flow together.

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Enjoy Spring Again

BlogShawn MacphersonAugust 26, 2019watercolor painting, painting, watercolor paper, watercolours, flowers, watercolor flowers Comments

Hydrangea Lovers Dream

Hydrangea Lovers Dream Come True

You never know when & where you will find a Garden Treasure. August 2017 we vacationed in Newport RI and Cape Cod where I found the Garden of my Dreams.

To be exact it is The North American Hydrangea Test Garden at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich Mass. on Cape Cod.

Heritage Museums & Gardens is made up of 100 acres of landscaped gardens, water features, sculpture, walking trails, nature trails, gallery buildings and more.

And The North American Hydrangea Test Garden is home to over 150 cultivars and species, showcased beautifully. I have never seen so many varieties and different colors of Hydrangeas. I'm sure I photographed every single Hydrangea plant. I gasped at the beauty of each one and the colors, the shades, were magical.

True Hydrangea Heaven.

If you find yourself on the Cape, be sure to stop into Heritage Museum & Gardens, The North American Hydrangea Test Garden will be there for a few more years. Don't miss it.

The Gardens are filled with many beautiful flowers, plants & trees. But the highlight is definitely the Hydrangeas, along with the most gorgeous displays of Echinacea Flowers.

Hope you enjoy a few of the hundreds and hundred of Hydrangeas I photographed.

This is my inspiration for my latest Hydrangea Watercolor, I have many more to paint.

Enjoy!

Thank you for visiting and I hope you Love Hydrangeas as much as I do.

Did you know - Worldwide, hydrangeas are the most celebrated, cherished and revered garden plants.

BlogShawn MacphersonFebruary 12, 2018hydrangeas, flowers, watercolors, watercolor florals, watercolor hydrangeas, watercolours, watercolor paintingComment