Yupo paper watercolors

Get to know 5 artists and Share their take on YUPO paper Yupo Paper, a synthetic polypropylene-based material with a non-porous surface, facilitates diverse artistic techniques such as watercolors, acrylics, and oil pastels on its waterproof and wipeable canvas, offering an acid-free, recyclable, and durable option for eco-friendly art projects. Artist: Jaide Bateman Read the full article on our website

I have for a while been wanting to try Yupo paper, and got the opportunity after picking up some recently during a weekend away in Portland. The ‘paper’ is synthetic with a non-porous surface that repels water. It has a very lovely smooth texture and my favorite part is that you can paint on it … Oil Painting on Yupo paper Read More »

Are you up for a challenge? Watercolor is an adventure all on its own but if you are up for more challenge, you might give Yupo a try. I am here to give you some pointers that will improve your experience. Though it may seem foreign and scary at first, after a few painting sessions, you might just fall in love with this unique surface. Shake up your creative process and take a break from the usual watercolor techniques. While you may wonder whether you will ever get the gist, be willing to…

Posts about Painting on Yupo paper written by Donnalyn

Yupo paper is a synthetic water-resistant paper. That means that when used with watercolor, your paint will dry only by evaporation.

I picked up some translucent Yupo paper (a special kind of synthetic paper similar – but different – to mylar) at the Dick Blick store in Savannah during the FATE conference in April an…

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I made up these cards with YUPO PAINTING TIPS to give out at my demos and classes. AND I NOW HAVE FREE DOWNLOADS available to anyone interested in giving Yupo paper a try. See Tips for Watercolor on Yupo Paper Here. Alcohol Ink Tips: See More and Get Your Free Download ... Twelve-tips-for-working-in-alcohol-ink-on-yupo-paper What Is Alcohol Ink? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've tested out Yupo's new paper, Octopus and compared it to the other Yupo papers for Legion Paper. I did several tests…

Judith Hummer takes the mystery out of working with this unique synthetic surface.

While planning my next few paintings, I've had an urge to try something new. On my shelves, you'll find several really thick art supply catalogs. Do you remember paging through the JC Penny catalogs in days gone by? That's the best way I can relate to how I dreamily wander through the pages of the art supply catalogs. It's my great escape to discover new products and tools, wondering how they can be used to create more art. I have seen the Yupo sheets before but had never tried painting on…