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  • March 13, 2018 at 9:04 am #452866
    woodenpalette
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        Hey everyone,

        What fabriano paper does artists use to draw on. I see some artists use it for realistic drawings. I am in the USA and I am trying to find it. On Dickblick.com I see Fabriano watercolor paper but Im not sure if this is it. Im also looking for large sizes(22×30 inches +) and not a smaller pad.

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        March 13, 2018 at 9:29 am #583732
        tiago.dagostini
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            Fabriano is a brand with several papers.

            The top one used for drawings in Fabriano Artistico Hot pressed (a water color paper). It is 100% cotton and EXPENSIVE. Do not use it for scribbling and doodling, but for finished works (unless you are really rich).

            Fabriano 4 is a good wood paper as well, smooth and sturdy, with alcaline reserve. I use it mostly on the Liscio variant (as smooth as bristol smooth)

            Fabriano 5 is a mix of 50% with cotton but is only available in certain parts of the world and a bit softer and “spongy” in feel.

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            March 13, 2018 at 9:53 am #583733
            woodenpalette
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                Thank you! I found exactly the one you are talking about online but wasnt sure since it says Watercolor.

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                March 13, 2018 at 1:22 pm #583731
                SparowHawk7 Moderator Drawing and Sketching
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                    Everyone is going to have likes and dislikes among all papers. I didn’t care for Fabriano watercolor pads but I really adore Fabriano Artistico Extra White Hot Press 300lb sheets for certain subjects. The surface is excellent for detail but slightly more textured than a lighter weight hot press generally is so it’s good for older men. If you opt for individual sheets – especially higher weight, be sure you have a guillotine paper cutter if you wish to cut them down.

                    Ken

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