Baohong Masters’ Watercolour Paper

The History 

Baohong Masters’ Watercolour Paper has rapidly gained a reputation among many artists worldwide. Its journey is a testament to a combination of traditional craftsmanship, innovative techniques and a collaborative spirit.

Meeting of Minds

The story unfolds with a pivotal meeting between renowned Australian watercolour artists Ross Patterson and David Taylor with the owner of a small, family-run paper mill in Northeast China. This mill, steeped in a long tradition of papermaking, had a vision to craft a world-class watercolour paper. To bring this vision to life, Patterson and Taylor, alongside Luke Senior, Australian distributor for Daniel Smith Watercolors, embarked on an intensive three-year journey of trial, error, and refinement. As the project progressed, the expertise of the world-famous watercolour artist Joseph Zbukvic was sought to further perfect the paper’s quality, particularly the delicate balance of gelatine used in its production.

Crafting a Masterpiece

The artists provided invaluable input, guiding the mill in developing a paper that met the exacting demands of professional watercolourists. Key considerations included:

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