Illustration Board 3 9X12 White

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I do think it’s helpful to look at specific brands and their characteristics, so let’s have a look at a few popular surfaces… Strathmore Drawing 300 Series The journey of an illustration from conception to completion involves various steps and techniques. Each step of this process requires different skills and techniques, making the creation of illustrations a diverse and dynamic art form. Here's a glimpse into this creative process: Illustration board is manufactured as “Cold press” or “Hot press” like watercolor paper. Cold press illustration board is slightly textured. The tooth of cold press illustration board is very similar to that of Vellum Bristol Board. Hot press illustration board is very smooth with an almost waxy surface. An example of paper that uses a laid pattern is Strathmore charcoal paper. (This paper is my preferred surface for House Portraits) Graphite Drawing on Charcoal Paper a pigment, which could be china clay, calcium carbonate or titanium dioxide, usually a combination of two

Hot Press Illustration Board has a smooth surface that works well with pen and ink, markers and airbrush. Hot press boards are great when wanting to create detailed work, such as fine lines. Foamcore boards are made with a polystyrene core and either a white clay­ coated or brown Kraft paper facing. The original white foamcore board was produced for the graphic arts industry by Monsanto and was named Fome-Cor. Today there are several other competitors, as well as a generic version. The way the polystyrene bubbles are formed during manufacture allows the edges to stay sealed, or at least crimped, during die cutting. This creates a characteristic pil­ low effect. It also means that any accidental impressions or dents can perma­ nently damage the board. The foam center is not affected by moisture, but the surface paper is, and outdoor use as well as wet mounting can be a problem. The surface will readily accept oil paints and acrylic paints, but the foam is sensitive to some solvents, particularly those in lacquers and shellacs. Fome-Cor cuts easily with a razor blade, if the blade is sharp and without defects; if it is not, it can tear the foam instead of cutting it. My experience with this particular board is that it behaves as if it had a grain and tends to cut well in only one direction. This board is commonly used in dry mounting and vacuum mounting, as well as in wet mounting when counter mounting is done). A portfolio showcasing your best work is crucial when applying for jobs or freelance gigs. It should display a range of styles and techniques to demonstrate your versatility and skill. Drawings or paintings that are created on sandpapers usually have an ethereal, “smoky” look as the paper is usually still visible in areas. VellumClose to the edge of the sturdy table, place your illustration board over the cutting board or cardboard. You can tape down the cardboard so it doesn’t slip. Mounting is an important first step to framing. It’s also not just for aesthetic purposes. Mounting prevents your artwork from touching the glass of a frame, and if your work is charcoal or loose graphite, that could be a messy problem. You put so much effort into creating your art, you don’t want it to end up smudged on the glass. Mounting also prevents the edges of your paper/board from rubbing on the frame’s sides from being moved around. That rubbing may frail up or tear the edge of your precious art. To mount your illustration board you’ll need:

Then draw the inner rectangle that will form the ‘window” for your artwork. To do this, measure the margin and mark it on the widths of your mounting board. Then draw straight lines to connect both ends. Do the same for your heights. PH: Surface pH is measured on a water extract and is on a scale of 0–14. 0 is acidic, 7 is neutral and 14 is alkaline. [12] Not all papers are designated as “Hot press”, “Cold press”, or “Rough”. Some papers are manufactured to purposely feature a regular textured pattern. (Cold press and Rough papers have an irregular pattern.) These papers are pressed by machine to create the pattern.

Canvas or canvas boards are usually prepared with gesso, that’s a ground or primer made for oil or acrylic paints. It’s not absorbent enough to use for watercolor or gouache. Illustration board is cardboard with a paper surface, some types can be used with watercolor or gouache. What is the difference between hot press and cold press illustration board? Kraft board: a strong virgin fiber board often used for beverage carriers. Often clay-coated for printing A piece of smooth Bristol paper has little to no tooth, making the surface smooth and devoid of any irregularities. It’s been subjected to several processes and duress during the manufacturing process to achieve a smooth finish. Paper can be made out of a variety of materials. Papers are made by turning fibers into moldable pulp. Most commonly, these fibrous materials originate from timber (wood) or cotton. The pulp that is produced is molded together, most often pressed, and dried to produce the paper. The molding, pressing, and drying process all affect the finished surface. Determine what margin you will need your mounting board to have around your artwork. This also depends on your artistic eye. Add that margin to the width and height of your artwork and add another inch to both sides. The resulting dimensions will be the outer width and height you’ll use cut your mounting board.