Ken Bromley Art Supplies

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Fabulous

"After having just opened and started using a 300lb sheet of this paper, my impressions are it is fabulous. For detailed work, and I paint landscapes, it is ideal. The colour rests on the surface, it also seems well suited for heavy washes as I will try later, and detailed work is made easy by the hardness of the surface. I also believe is is well suited for lifting paint. Some paper is too absorbent, for detailed work, not this paper though. Also the colour is perfect, not too warm which some papers tend to be."

Totally reliable

"A beautifully smooth heavyweight paper which allows one to paint without having to soak and stretch. Totally reliable without any defects."

Fabulous Paper

"Fabulous Paper. I purchased sheets of 140 and 300lb paper and both of them are great for both watercolour and acrylic. I use all the techniques you would expect for these mediums and the papers coped with all of it. I especially liked the smoothness of the paper, which is just made for detail work. In fact, the 300lb is the smoothest 300lb paper I have found yet. And better still, no Gelatine (Dead Cows) in this product. I couldn't find another brand that did not use Gelatine. It didn't matter anyway, this paper is so good."

First choice for watercolours

"Fabriano Artistico has become my first choice for watercolours, the cold press (NOT) is soft but can take lots of punishment with multiple washes and lifting.

The 140lb Rough paper has a nice tooth without being too tough on brushes, the 300lb rough is much rougher and I find it difficult to work on.

As a floral painter I would love to see Bromleys add Fabriano Extra White to their range!"

My favourite

"I love Fabriano paper, 140lbs NOT, having tried it in the mixed sample pack. It is my favourite now. It gives such clean bright effects."

Simply the best!

"I have never come across better heavy weight paper than Fabriano Artistico. I use all three surfaces for drawing, oil painting and water based work. I love the way it does not smell of dead gelatine when wet. Simply the best."

Ideal for floral watercolours

"I bought this paper for the first time last year, and found that it was ideal for my latest venture into watercolour for flowers. It is a fairly soft paper and doesn't like a lot of corrections, but takes delicate washes and transparent overlays very well, leaving a good clean colour each time."

A smooth and forgiving paper

"A smooth and forgiving paper which is suitable for very delicate work. I would be very pleased if you could extend your range to include it in block form and Extra White."

300lb HP is excellent

"I have used the 300lb HP for ages and found it excellent. For a new project I sourced elsewhere same paper in EXTRA WHITE and I just cannot work with it. I have tried both sides and I find it is like working on blotting paper. It will not allow for graduating highlights or blending, I know it is paper but it is just TOO dry. Try a sample of it first from somewhere before making a big purchase."

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