When a painter paints, which material has a light and thin

When painting, the commonly used light and thin materials are paper and canvas, of which the thickness and texture of the paper is different, can be applied to different painting mediums and styles, such as watercolor, sketching, Chinese painting and so on.

I. Paper

1, watercolor paper, mainly used for watercolor paintings, with cold/warm tones and different textures to choose from, able to absorb moisture and maintain a good color of the pigment.

2, drawing paper, mainly used for pencil, charcoal, chalk and other sketching works, there are a variety of textures and thicknesses to choose from, the surface of the paper is required to be smooth and not easy to break.

3, sketch paper, mainly used for rapid sketching, easy for painters to sketch and sketching, with light and easy to carry.

4, craft paper, mainly used for ink painting, calligraphy and other forms of art, with a variety of textures and hand feel, can bring a unique visual and tactile feelings.

2. Canvas

Canvas is a common painting material, usually made of natural fibers such as cotton or hemp or synthetic fibers, with a certain degree of toughness and durability. Canvas can be used for oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor painting and other painting media, its different materials and textures can bring different painting effects and expression. When using canvas, you need to pay attention to the different materials and textures of the canvas for different painting mediums and painting styles, choose the right canvas can improve the effect and quality of painting.

Styles and Forms of Painting

Painting includes Realism, Impressionism, Abstract Art, Expressionism, Cubism, and so on. Different painting mediums can also affect the effect of a painting, for example, watercolors can give a soft, transparent feeling, while oil paintings are usually more intense and full.