Testing a Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Block
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Testing the Winsor & Newton Professional watercolor block to see how it performs during a full painting session.
I recently tested 11 different 100% cotton watercolor paper options, but those initial trials were too limited to see their true potential. To get a better understanding, I am now conducting a full painting session on each to see how they handle real work. I have used Arches for years, so I am putting this block to the test to see if it holds up as a reliable alternative for your art practice.
In this session, I paint two cherry blossom studies to evaluate the surface quality and paint application. Whether you are searching for new watercolor supplies or just curious about how this specific cotton watercolor paper handles different techniques, this test provides a clear look at what to expect from this watercolor block.
Let me know in the comments if you have used this paper before.
Shown in this video (affiliate links):
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Block, 7x10, 20 sheets
Arches Watercolor Block, 7x10 inch, 20 sheets
Daniel Smith Watercolor Tube paints
Princeton Series 4050 Heritage Synthetic Sable Brush Set - Blick Exclusive, Set of 4 (Exclusive Collection Curated by Popular Watercolor Artist Jenna Rainey)