Two Rivers triptych
Posted: October 3, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized 13 CommentsLast week I received a special gift — a sample pack of cotton/linen Two Rivers watercolour paper (available at Jackson’s in the UK). Lovely gift it was. But what to paint on it? It took a bit of time but it finally came to me. The three panels of paper are just a little too small for painting on individually, so I taped them together and painted on them all at once. What a perfect way to compare surfaces. On the left is the thinnest (140 lb NOT), on the right is 200 lb NOT, and the middle piece is the thickest beauty — the 300 lb NOT. Gorgeous paper, wonderful for granulating colours and amazing for lifting because of the “hard sizing”. If you are interested in trying it out, have a look at the sample pack on the Jackson’s website.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
What a cool idea to compare paper! Love this… thanks for sharing, Shari!
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Thanks Charlie!
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I think it’s a cool idea too. I also love Jacksons. I spend hours window shopping the online store.
I have been mixing greens as suggested in your previous post. Thanks because it has proven very useful.
Would you describe how you paint foliage. I can’t seem to get the knack. I see all the detail and fail to work out how to simplify. I had intended to ask you in Singapore but a major health issue meant I had to cancel.
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I’m sorry you didn’t make it to Singapore Anne. It was an amazing event. I don’t think I can describe how I paint foliage without having an example. I will try to paint some autumn trees and post about it, ok?
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That would be great.
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Knew they went to the right person Shari! !
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Thanks again for thinking of me Terry. I love the paper, as you can see.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much.
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Very clever – and beautifully done.
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Thanks for writing Anne. It’s beautiful stock.
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What a great way to test out the different weights. Love it!
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Thanks Joan!
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