Best Paper for Colored Pencils? Side-by-Side Comparison

Which paper is really best for colored pencils? I test Strathmore, Arteza, Bristol Board, even printer paper, and compare the results! 🖌️ Learn with me: 🌐 Website (best place for full tutorials): https://www.gemmachambersart.com/memb... ✨ Patreon (all tutorials available):   / gemmachambersart   📺 Subscribe on YouTube for new videos: youtube.com/c/gemmachambersart?sub_co... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most common questions I get asked is: What’s the best paper for colored pencils? The truth is, there’s no single “right” answer - different papers give different results depending on your style and technique. In this video, I put five papers to the test: Strathmore Colored Pencil Paper Arteza Hot Press Watercolour Paper Strathmore Bristol Board Standard Printer Paper I draw the same ladybird on a flower bud on each one, and compare the results side by side. At the end, I’ll share my honest thoughts on which I prefer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials List As an Amazon associate I make a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support :) Strathmore Colored Pencil Paper: https://amzn.to/44WaExY Arteza Hot Press Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/3wL2ag2 Strathmore Bristol Board Paper: https://amzn.to/3YynvVO Faber-Castell Polychromos Color Pencils: https://amzn.to/2KVIoa4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore my Channel    / gemmachambersart   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me to see more! 💙 Facebook:   / gemmachambersart   ❤️ Instagram:   / gemmachambersart