Yes, That Does Work Better

Yes, it does work better to use appropriate paper and, yes, the best paper for watercolor is more expensive than the stuff I usually use.  Surprise!

Two nights ago, I played around with a purple pepper that someone gave me from their garden. The experience was enhanced by using paper suited for the task. It was fun, trying to push the color around where I wanted it.

All of this led to a good conversation with my partner. Beginners need the good stuff, probably more than the experts. An experienced cook can julienne up a bunch of vegetables with any old knife much better than a beginner. Why can it be so hard to honor the spirit of learning and use an appropriate tool that will help you learn?