Lifting Daisies: Watercolor on Yupo Paper Technique
by admin on Jan.07, 2009, under Watercolor Techniques
Painting on Yupo paper is one of my favorites! While the fluidity can create anything from happy accidents to real disasters, learning to manage the flow and mix of the paint on the slick surface can create some really stunning works! In the video below, (yes, another FREE one!) watch the lifting daisies technique in action and then try it yourself!
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July 8th, 2009 on 7:32 AM
What is yupo paper?
August 19th, 2009 on 1:06 PM
Yupo paper is a synthetic art paper, which is great fun with watercolor. You can find it at http://www.dickblick.com It comes in a pack of 100 sheets, that are 20 x 26, or by the sheet if I recall correctly. Sorry if it took a while for my reply…lost my passwords!
November 15th, 2009 on 4:12 PM
have you tried oil pastel on this paper? I have done two paintings so far using oil pastel and oils and I love the effects.However, I wonder if the paint will achieve permanancy and dry beyond the initial wetness. I am still waiting to see. Do you have any information on this point?
January 5th, 2010 on 11:36 AM
I have. It’s great fun….but it will not dry…ever! The best solution is to first spray it with a workable fixative. Let the fixative dry, and touch it. if paint moves under your finger, spray it again. Do this three or four times, being sure to let the fixative dry between each coat, then spray or paint with a matte varnish. Warning…test this first on a “trial” scrap. It’s always risky business! I hope that helps!
April 27th, 2010 on 8:48 AM
I just started using yupo to do pencil drawings. Do you know what I should use as a fixative? Do you fix your watercolors?
Thank you,
Roma
April 29th, 2010 on 3:42 PM
Hmm. I’ve never used graphite on yupo, but similarly to watercolor, it should be protected. I generally (for yupo) spray first a fine coat of kryolon workable fixative. Let that dry completely, then spray a fine coat of acrylic finish (matte) OR then place behind glass in a suitable frame. When spraying the fixative, ensure a clean and dust free environment, and be careful not to touch it when wet or it you will preserve your lovely fingerprint!
Happy drawing! (and painting and such!)
June 17th, 2010 on 10:10 AM
Hi.Could you please tell me the best way to frame upo paper.
June 17th, 2010 on 10:30 AM
Hi,
I first mount the yupo on foamcore, that has been cut to fit the frame. I mount it using double sided sticky tape. Then I generally double mat it and add glass or clear acrylic on top. I affix a label with this warning on the back of the foamcore (so that it is visible when looking at the back of the piece). “Important Notice: Do not expose to moisture. All works original watercolor on paper”. I also advise the customer to hang it not in a bathroom or similar environment. If I know that is what they intend, I first apply two coats of clear acrylic varnish, allowing them to dry completely between coats. This ads another layer of protection.