Daniel Smith Watercolour Grounds

When you are a watercolour artist, you could get annoyed by the fact that a watercolour paper is all you’ve got. But, bringing in a breath of fresh air in this entire spectrum of water colouring is the Daniel Smith Watercolor Grounds which lets you paint on almost any surface or object with watercolours.

Key features of Daniel Smith watercolour grounds;

• It is archival and acid-free.
• Available in six colours - Titanium white, Pearlescent white, Iridescent gold, Buff Titanium, Mars Black and Transparent.
• Creates a surface similar to a cold pressed watercolour paper.
• Holds up to vigorous scrubbing without any damage.
• Great for multimedia work - combine with Daniel Smith watercolour Paints, acrylic paints, coloured pencil, pen and ink and much more.
• Highly pigmented with a thick consistency.

Preparation

Absorbent and semi-absorbent surfaces like paper, canvas and fabrics require no special preparation before applying the watercolour ground. Non-absorbent materials such a metal, plastic or glass would require to be abraded by sandpaper or steel wool before applying the ground.

Application

Applying the ground would only require you to use a soft-haired synthetic brush for a smooth finish or a hog bristle brush for a more textured finish. The ground is best applied when used directly from the container. The ground is thick and has a brushable consistency, hence, one coat will cover most surfaces. Very absorbent surfaces such as unfinished softwood may require two coasts. Wash brush immediately after use.

Curing

The watercolour ground requires to be kept for drying and curing for at least 24 hours to give the right degree of absorption.

Painting

All kinds of watercolours and acrylics can be used on the surface. Since the ground creates a surface more absorbent than paper, you will be required to use less water with your paint.

Finishing

Your painting made by using Daniel Smith Watercolour ground will require fixing like most watercolour paintings. You can fix it using varnish spray to protect your work if you don’t want to frame your work.