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Posts about Painting on Yupo paper written by Donnalyn

Get to know 5 artists and Share their take on YUPO paper Yupo Paper, a synthetic polypropylene-based material with a non-porous surface, facilitates diverse artistic techniques such as watercolors, acrylics, and oil pastels on its waterproof and wipeable canvas, offering an acid-free, recyclable, and durable option for eco-friendly art projects. Artist: Jaide Bateman Read the full article on our website

Posts about Painting on Yupo paper written by Donnalyn

Almost 10 years ago, I attempted to paint with watercolors on YUPO. Two years of frustration finally resulted in a wonderful 'ah ha!' moment, and I was really hooked. Back then, no one gave workshops about how to paint on YUPO, so I plodded and experimented on my own. Now on video you can watch George James demo the many, many ways paint can be used to transform the slick YUPO surface. Creative Catalyst Productions produced the videos, and James also gives workshops throughout the US…

Mixed media artist Lesley Iverson, or Les. on Instagram: "Alcohol inks on YUPO paper is a must to try if you haven’t already. Talk about an addictive experience!!! SO MUCH FUN. #alcoholinks #alcoholinkart #trysomethingnewtoday #artinspires"

Megan | Abstract Floral & Landscape Art on Instagram: "~ Wild Watercolor Flowers ~ Watercolor on transparent Yupo paper #legionpaper #loosewatercolorflowers #abstractflowers #botanicalart #paintingprocess #flowerart #feminineart #delicateart #wildflowerpainting"

a 5 x 7 watercolor study on yupo paper

Are you up for a challenge? Watercolor is an adventure all on its own but if you are up for more challenge, you might give Yupo a try. I am here to give you some pointers that will improve your experience. Though it may seem foreign and scary at first, after a few painting sessions, you might just fall in love with this unique surface. Shake up your creative process and take a break from the usual watercolor techniques. While you may wonder whether you will ever get the gist, be willing to…

While planning my next few paintings, I've had an urge to try something new. On my shelves, you'll find several really thick art supply catalogs. Do you remember paging through the JC Penny catalogs in days gone by? That's the best way I can relate to how I dreamily wander through the pages of the art supply catalogs. It's my great escape to discover new products and tools, wondering how they can be used to create more art. I have seen the Yupo sheets before but had never tried painting on…

I have for a while been wanting to try Yupo paper, and got the opportunity after picking up some recently during a weekend away in Portland. The ‘paper’ is synthetic with a non-porous surface that repels water. It has a very lovely smooth texture and my favorite part is that you can paint on it … Oil Painting on Yupo paper Read More »

Megan | Abstract Landscape, Floral & Botanical Art on Instagram: "Some Ivory Bells for your Tuesday🔔 Still loving these Yupo explorations. I’m just scratching the surface with all the things I want to try on this paper. Exploring absolutely fuels my creativity. Make sure you take time to explore, too. #abstractfloral #loosewatercolorflowers #dreamyflorals #yupopaper #floralart"

I am sometimes amazed – and this mesmerizing Yupo landscape painting totally caught me off guard! I’ve been trying Yupo for weeks now and have gone through a ton of paper with all the practicing. Tried filming hours of painting just for the last steps of the painting to go awry. But this one worked! […]

Donnalyn Yates Fine Art: 2012

It’s been two weeks since I have had some time to paint! This afternoon I went to the studio and turned on some music and just got lost in the flow! I’m heading to Gainesville this week so do the...

Watercolor resist techniques are so much fun for kids to explore! Here are 5 easy watercolor ideas using resist art.

Katrina works with alcohol based ink on Yupo paper (a synthetic paper) to create vivid and fascinating paintings of animals. The paper she works on allows a longer working time with the ink. Together with a blending solution she can allow the ink to flow freely across the page to create captivating patterns and shapes.