The Difference between Watercolour and Postercolour
Every painting begins with a choice, not just about the subject or the style, but also about the medium. The medium is essentially the soul of any painting and it shapes the tone of the story that you are going to tell. Some are vibrant and loud, while some are subtle and delicate. They respond differently to you and to the paper that you are using. By understanding the nature and difference between these mediums, you can make thoughtful choices and create art that truly resonates with you.
Watercolours
Watercolour is a medium unlike any other. It is soft, light, transparent and feels almost magical to use. It does not just stay on the surface, but rather seeps into the paper, allowing light to pass through and creating a glowing effect. This medium is beautifully spontaneous, reacting to every element involved like, the pressure of your brush, the texture of the paper and the amount of water you use.
Even a single extra drop can shift the entire look, making the colour bloom unexpectedly or making it appear lighter than intended. But this is what makes painting with watercolours so thrilling. It teaches you to stay present in the moment and enjoy the process rather than chasing after perfection.
Paper suitable for watercolours
Regular drawing paper can easily warp, tear or bleed while using watercolour and hence we need a specially designed watercolor painting paper to handle the unpredictable nature of this medium. The ideal paper should be thick enough to hold generous washes, absorbent enough to allow pigment to settle and textured enough to enhance the natural movement of colour.
This is where Menorah’s 300 GSM Watercolour Paper stands out. It is made from pure cotton fibre, that offers excellent absorbency and lets the colours blend without damaging the surface. It supports multiple layers of paint and different techniques, making it easier for you to experiment and enjoy the whole painting process.
Poster colours
Poster colours are the opposite of watercolours in many ways. They are bold, thick and completely opaque. As soon as you put them on paper, they stand out with bright, solid colours that stay strong even after drying. These paints are easy to control, they stay exactly where you put them and don’t spread unless you want them to. You can paint over mistakes, layer colours and create clean shapes and lines. They are a perfect choice for beginners or for anyone who wants their art to be loud, clear and full of energy.
Paper suitable for Poster Colours
Poster colours are thick pigments that stay on the surface of the paper. Mixed media paper like the Menorah 180GSM sketchbook will help the pigment stay on surface and dry to a beautiful finish without the paper bleeding. The mixed media sketchbook has a subtle texture that offers the perfect balance in enabling a smooth painting process as well as creating fine details. All their papers being acid free protect your art work from fading and yellowing over time.
Just like different languages that help us share our thoughts in unique ways, every painting medium has its own special voice and personality. By understanding the nature of these mediums and choosing the right paper or sketchbooks to speak with, you can voice your thoughts and ideas with more confidence and clarity.