Fabriano the paper company and Fabriano the town aren't the same thing. I've found the Fabriano (company) paper isn't very good quality. I mostly use 300lb paper from a German company for painting. I'm turning into a big enough paper nerd though that I really do want to go see the paper museum.
Hahnemuhle, right? I bought their watercolor paper, 300 gsm cold press and I find it’s slightly better than Arches. I’m currently using Saunders Waterford 300 gsm cold press and liking it, especially for botanicals. I know what you mean by becoming a paper nerd. I spent an hour last year in an art store in Paris buying paper for watercolor and drawing. The paper is expensive!
Yes, Hahnemuhle. Though I'm eager to try this new hand made stuff. That's the trouble with buying the good stuff; it's so damned expensive that you always quail at actually using it.
A few posts ago I talked about Japanese painting (Nihonga) and their use of washi paper. I bought a few sheets of it at Zecchi when we made our trip to Florence. I'm going to have to actually try using some of this stuff. At least Zecchi delivers if it turns out to be the best thing ever. No idea where else in Italy one might get hold of it. I was very surprised Zecchi carried it, in fact.
Really enjoyed this. I can’t see myself being able to go to Narni l, or anywhere in Europe for awhile, so this was a treat.
That parchment looks incredible.
Also, loved the video additions. I subscribed on YT, too.
Makes me want to live there! Ah Fabriano… I have their paper for drawing and watercolor. I will make a note to visit the town and museum.
Fabriano the paper company and Fabriano the town aren't the same thing. I've found the Fabriano (company) paper isn't very good quality. I mostly use 300lb paper from a German company for painting. I'm turning into a big enough paper nerd though that I really do want to go see the paper museum.
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartiere_Miliani_Fabriano
Hahnemuhle, right? I bought their watercolor paper, 300 gsm cold press and I find it’s slightly better than Arches. I’m currently using Saunders Waterford 300 gsm cold press and liking it, especially for botanicals. I know what you mean by becoming a paper nerd. I spent an hour last year in an art store in Paris buying paper for watercolor and drawing. The paper is expensive!
And then there's another world of paper in Japan (old printmaker here.) Such a happy interest to have in common.
Yes, Hahnemuhle. Though I'm eager to try this new hand made stuff. That's the trouble with buying the good stuff; it's so damned expensive that you always quail at actually using it.
A few posts ago I talked about Japanese painting (Nihonga) and their use of washi paper. I bought a few sheets of it at Zecchi when we made our trip to Florence. I'm going to have to actually try using some of this stuff. At least Zecchi delivers if it turns out to be the best thing ever. No idea where else in Italy one might get hold of it. I was very surprised Zecchi carried it, in fact.
Looks like fun!