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

Posts about Painting on Yupo paper written by Donnalyn

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…

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…

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…

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

I am sometimes amazed – and this mesmerizing Yupo landscape painting totally caught me off guard! I’ve been trying Yupo for weeks now and have gone through a ton of paper with all the practicing. Tried filming hours of painting just for the last steps of the painting to go awry. But this one worked! […]

Playing with color, I noticed a frosty look to my strokes. When I painted the vertical lines I realized these were trees. Yes, my paintings tell me what the subject will be. It's an exciting way to paint. Your mind stays free of expectations and you allow the paint and brush to be in control. I especially like the way this one looks. Watercolor on Yupo Paper - Original art, unframed - Size 8" x 10" $80 Original art with mat - Size 9" x 12" $90

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 »

Watercolor on Yupo paper