![]() The tree texture is nice but there is some big drying shift happening and some areas of flatness. Hahnemuehle: Although happy with the outcome, at the time I struggled to get the texture I wanted in the brick work and I’m not crazy about the second layer. I think this comparison shows the dramatic difference between the two sketchbooks and how freely I’m able to work on the Moleskine! But having said that, even though the texture isn’t my favourite, the overall paper characteristics just work the best for me.Īs always, click on any image to view at a higher resolution. Moleskine books continue to have quality control issues and have noticeable differences between the two sides. So I’m definitely going to continue to use them. I love the Hahnemuehle books – the cover, the paper colour and the texture and overall I have enjoyed using them! I was able to adjust my usual techniques to (generally) get results I’m happy with. This is especially true when I’m out on location ( I’m less patient to wait for washes to dry) and when sketching direct watercolour. I love the bright white of the Hahnemuehle paper and its texture, but as a general rule, it’s harder for me to use. It’s not a huge difference in vibrancy, but the Moleskine is better in this regard. I also find that the colours are slightly duller. The Hahnemuehle paper creates softer effects – it’s hard to work into damp areas on the and overall it creates edges which are not as crisp. The Moleskine paper is great for all of these aspects and also allows my washes to retain their vibrancy. ![]() I also want to keep my washes to a minimal (say more with less), with little glazing/layering and for the paper to keep the colours vibrant. This feeling of flow is the number one goal in my art. I want my sketches to be spontaneous and to flow almost effortlessly and so it’s crucial that the paper I use will enable me to do this. What a lot of people consider bad marks, are what I like the most!īut it’s not just the texture which is important, it’s also the ease at which I can continue to work without having to wait for washes to dry. If you have read my article Best paper for Quick Urban Sketching you will already know that I want a sketchbook which will enable me to work quickly – to work into damp areas and create lots of hard edges. What type of paper suits my style of sketching I still highly recommend this book – especially for beginners – as it works well for creating nice watercolour washes. ![]() I really like the Hahnemuehle Watercolour books and I’ve loved using them over the past few months for my 11 week Virtual Trip project. So please don’t copy my decision without making sure that it truly works for you too.Īlso it’s super important to note that I love both of these sketchbooks. ![]() My own method of watercolour is definitely rather quirky and differs a lot from a more traditional style of watercolour painting and/or a standard ink and wash style. And so my goal is to help you think about the paper you use and whether it’s right for the way you work and the results you want to achieve. It’s very important to stress at the outset that this article is all about my personal preference based on the way I like to work – it is not a recommendation! In fact I think that most of you will have a different opinion to me. My personal preference – not a recommendation! I’ve been casually dropping comments over the last few weeks about how I prefer Moleskine Watercolour sketchbooks over Hahnemuehle Watercolour books and so I think it’s time to finally explain this in more detail. ![]()
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