Specialty Papers

Paper and Art

 Yesterday, I searched for ways of decorating mat boards protecting my artwork.
I found a mat design article by artist Kathy Mann.
She shows several samples of artwork with deckle-edged mats.
It does make the framed art more attractive.

This sent me on a search for handmade paper, and I found a site called Mulberry Paper and More.
They have an attractive selection of papers made from unusual material.
I like the Thai Banana and the Nepalese Lokta papers.
You can browse by categories or by colour.
Every paper includes a description.

Art Pad digital canvas

While surfing the net I stumbled on the Art Pad site and I'm impress. Though I use Painter X with a
Wacom Pen Tablet myself, I like the idea that a digital canvas can be used online for free. It gives you a chance to get a feel of one before making the investment.

I draw a great deal more now that I don't have to waste so much paper. It's also ideal to enhance photos.