Use 100% cotton, 300gsm (140lb) paper. Cold Press (textured) is versatile, while Hot Press (smooth) is great for detail.
Using a brush with very little water and high pigment concentration on dry paper creates textured, scratchy effects. Watercolor Painting: A Complete Guide to Techni...
Evenly applying a single color (flat) or gradually changing its intensity (graded) across a surface. Use 100% cotton, 300gsm (140lb) paper