Watercolor Paper

[Tousabella]

Heyyyy....Isn't the right side, (the painting side), supposed to be rougher than the back?
I think I've just found out some of my problems. 


I bought AcquareLLo, 140 lbs, 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 inches...I thought I was getting a real good price, but it's just dawning on me...I think the paper was bound backwards!...Hence, the "good" price.  I just tore out the next leaf for Sundays lesson, and it felt strange...smooth.  The other side felt rough.  Hmmm.      I've been painting in the binder and not taking the paper out, but thought I would for this lesson.  Guess I haven't been paying attention.....BUT I WILL FROM NOW ON!!!!

[Tousabella]

Well, wouldn'tchaknow!!  Go on the internet and find out all kinds of things.  AcquareLLo paper is made in Italy...has been for mega years....and the smooth finish is for watercolors and gouache. Soooo....guess I can't blame the paper on my boo boos. LOL
Thanks for anyone that has taken the time to read this. Sorry I took up your time, but I really thought the rough side was the 'right' side.
G'Nite.

[Val]

You could always try painting on the rougher side....you never know, you might like it better! You wouldn't be the first!       

[Tousabella]

Phew...I figured I was the only one who took the 'wrong' way!!   


I am gonna try the other side!!

[Val]

I had some paper a while back, I didn't like the way the paint reacted with it....so, I tried the backside and found I liked it better.  The way I see it is... there is no 'wrong' way, just a bunch of big  as in, maybe I shouldn't have done that!