I meant to document this last year! with a memory jog here it is.

Sorting out some paintings have come across this one a
Trial of a sheet Wookey Hole Hand Made Somerset Imperial 200lb paper. (Rough)

I cut into 2 and trialled half a sheet to get a feel of the paper.
As it comes water will globule on the paper the paper is very hard sized
Wookey advise wiping with a damp sponge several times leaving 30mins then repeating to remove surface size.

I found even then it benefited from a full soak and stretching,
Used without stretching cockled to much for the way I paint.

A white and interestingly soft surface, which scuffs up into soft balls if scrubbed into but takes a lot of punishment.
Once the technique is found a paper you could love, and for a special painting I think is well worth the sheet price of £7.60

This is on the second half sheet. I think shows the softness possible though the photo does not give a true indication
of the papers whiteness.

Wow, Quills yet another wonderful painting. Thanks for the info on the paper. (thumbs)

An emotional portrait quills that you do so well. I interpret it as sorrowful expectation/anticipation. Perhaps "I dunno what I did wrong to get this?" :(

Interesting feedback on the paper and given your expertise and experience that is of great value to the serious portrait painters.
cheers
jim

I have a pack of their paper that I bought ages ago, but haven't plucked up the courage to use it yet :)

I like this painting, Quills - expertly done.

I haven't got round to trying different papers beyond the standard variety.

Bought some from the works a few years ago and for wet in wet it cockles alarmingly, so well done with this Quills and for being boss of the excellent paper (claphands)

Neil

Many Thanks Backereke
A Grandaughter Jim she strikes a pose for the asking these days :)
Well worth experimentation Timber even thick cartridge has its uses.

I don't know if it is the same paper that was available previously Neil bought this last year wish it was at Works prices :) Worth a try Ken thssupp

Sorry for misleading Quills but I meant Hookey Hole works , we called on holiday

Neil

<Smile>
An actress in the making quills. Wont be long before there'll be a poseurs fee :)
jim
PS I thought the watery bit in the eyes were tears welling. Perhaps I should go to specsavers :(

Jim make up eyes as I go hers are brown ;)
thssupp @ Neil does not take much to confuse me these days !

Forgot to comment :lol:

Super work Quils (claphands)

Neil

Great bit of painting Quills, I dint think I have seen this paper before. Thanks for the review. (grins)

A superb painting with great expression, Quills. Your paintings are inspiring.
I have four lovely granddaughters, the youngest are 4 and 6 years. So far, they paint with me when they visit, I have yet to try to paint them. Perhaps, one day? Pierre

Thank you all for commenting on the painting, never to soon to try Pierre next time you look up they will be young ladies out on the town (grins)

A new paper can be a challenge or a reward, in your case you strike Gold ! (thumbs)

Another beauty from you Quills. Always wondered about this paper but haven't bought any yet, how does rate against Saunders Waterford?

It is not a wash paper in the sense you can easily lay one wash on another like Waterford, but as I am not a wash painter ( that and the colour is why I dislike Waterford ) I found it suited me. <_<

Thanks Quills. thssupp

I visited the caves in 2003 and bought some of their paper. I too found it globuled. It was difficult to 'lift' colour too. For people who like a rough surface and not too much wet work - the paper is good. The white is very white. I still have some, but don't expect to use it very often as it doesn't fit the criteria for my kind of painting.