Trying Winsor & Newton 100% Cotton Paper (Worth It?)

🔴 Free 30-minute virtual group session for beginners: https://mailchi.mp/art-francis/7qatjh... 🔴 Free chart of essential supplies for the beginner: https://mailchi.mp/art-francis/waterc... I painted two cherry blossom studies in a Winsor & Newton Professional watercolor block and I had to do some work to salvage the first one. This is part of my deep dive series into the various 100% cotton watercolor papers that I've tested recently. ======= Let me know in the comments if you have used this paper before. ======= ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Why I'm Doing Full Painting Deep Dives 0:46 About the Winsor & Newton Professional Block 1:46 Study #1: Cherry Blossom Tree 7:10 Study #2: Commission Composition with Cherry Tree 14:09 Verdict on the Winsor & Newton Paper ==================== In this Series: 6 Cotton Watercolor Papers You Must Try and Why    • 6 Cotton Watercolor Papers You Must Try & Why   6 Cotton Watercolor Papers (Tested on an Alaskan Cruise!)    • 100% Cotton Watercolor Papers (Alaskan cru...   6 MORE Cotton Papers You Should Try and Why    • 6 MORE Cotton Papers You Should Try and Why   Flunbrato Deep Dive:    • Testing the Flunbrato Watercolor Block: Is...   Arches Deep Dive (Paul Rubens paint set):    • Testing Paul Rubens Seascape Paint Set, Jo...   Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paper:    • Trying Winsor & Newton 100% Cotton Paper (...   Leyton Watercolor Paper:    • Trying Leyton 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper...   Hahnemühle Collection:    • Trying Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolor P...   Fuumuui Watercolor Block: https://www.youtube.com/live/HaA88f1j... Saunders Waterford:    • Trying Saunders Waterford 100% Cotton Pape...   Meeden: https://youtube.com/live/nrDbdQ-Lpok?... ==================== Shown in this video (affiliate links) Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Block, 7x10, 20 sheets 🔗 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qu360f 🔗 Blick: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10151618... Arches Watercolor Block, 7x10 inch, 20 sheets 🔗 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4xmCCAl 🔗 Blick: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1015161... Daniel Smith Watercolor Tube paints: 🔗 Amazon: https://amzn.to/41pcEye 🔗 Blick: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1015161... Princeton Series 4050 Heritage Synthetic Sable Brush Set - Blick Exclusive, Set of 4 (Exclusive Collection Curated by Popular Watercolor Artist Jenna Rainey) https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10151... 🎤 DJI Mic Mini: https://amzn.to/4pvk8Kr 📷 Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/4mt0koa 📷 iPhone 16 (B-Roll) https://amzn.to/4Aa3bKU ⚙️ Jinraiko Camera Arm: https://amzn.to/3ZE6R6I 📜 Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/4eV0apH 💡 LED Desk Lamp: https://amzn.to/47vItIw View my full list of suggested supplies, the same list I provide my students: https://art-francis.com/pages/suggest... As an Amazon & Blick Affiliate Member, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. =========================== To commission a custom artwork from me: https://art-francis.com/pages/commiss... =========================== 🖼️ See my paintings: https://art-francis.com Sign up to get 15% off your first order. I offer originals and prints of various sizes. ============================================ Connect with Francis! Instagram: ➡︎ @francis.h.sketches Website: ➡︎ https://art-francis.com/ Newsletter: ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/art-francis/newsle... Email me with any questions: info@art-francis.com #beginnerwatercolor #artistlife #paintingtips