KATHRYN MACDONALD
Poplar #1
Cottonwood | Populus trichocarpa
A crisp branch of rusty poplar leaves...
This painting was done on Fabriano Artistico 300 lb Hot Pressed paper.
There have been quite a few botanical artists experiencing problems with this paper lately, including Kathryn. It has a tendency to bleed and make washes blotchy and hard to handle. Crisp edges have been hard to achieve, and the consistency of the paper is proving unreliable.
Some artists are returning to Arches, as you will see with Kathryn's next painting.
Others are trying out Moulin du Roy, sized with starch instead of the usual gelatin.
