About: Surface and Materials Preparation

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@idthe:SurfaceAndMaterialsPrep
typerdfs:Resource, skos:Concept
broaderthe:paintingProcess, the:watercolorProcess, the:visualArtsProcess
definitionPaper choice and prep, taping or stretching, palette layout, water containers, test swatches.
editorial noteA disciplined prep step protects spontaneity: fewer mechanical problems means freer painting.
inSchemethe:watercolorPaintingProcess
labelSurface and Materials Preparation
narrowerthe:SurfaceAndMaterialsPrepRS
relatedthe:coldPressedPaper, the:FoundationalWashes, the:block, the:stretching
scope noteHeavier sheets (for example, 300 lb) reduce cockling and support assertive wet-in-wet work.
skos:altLabelPaper and Palette Setup
the:order2, 2



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