#043 Painting on Yupo paper / Guest Tamra Sheline

Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

Today we visit Tamra in her studio in Camas, Washington to discuss her work and techniques on Yupo Paper. When designing she uses a watercolor pencil instead of lead, and many different kinds of salt hymalaian, pink, table, kosher, rock, epson salt, basically any kind you can imagine.

To get really interesting effects she also uses red paper flakes, hydrogen peroxide, sea sponges, regular sponges, make up sponges, you name it, she uses Viva paper towels to lift color out, we discuss translucent and opegue yup and what the difference is and the weight she prefers is 144lb.

Tamar suggests for beginners another wonderful surface to try is mineral paper and for the finer details try any kind of scratch tools, Tamar likes the dental tools that she gets from her dentist. Another option is a Probe/Pick Set - Double Ended, Stainless Steel. For more information about upcoming workshops visit her website

About Tamar

Tamra Sheline, Artist (FB)

• Fine Artist · Camas, Washington / Smile. inspire. create.

Website https://www.tamrasheline.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_happy_artist_/

Currenty illustrating for PEPTalk Publishing

• Illustrating for Today I Will... an inspiring gift book for women =]

G2 Fit

• Illustrator, package design, graphics · 2009 to 2012 · Long Beach, California. illustrating exercises for various mats, mouse pads, core balls, etc. Package design working with printers in Taiwan and Finland. Graphics for marketing and photo touch ups for Paula Abdul and Natalie Gulbis

About Yupo paper: Yupo USA website https://yupousa.com/

Cheap Joes Art supplier

• https://www.cheapjoes.com/yupo-watercolor-paper.html
• Quick Overview Yupo Synthetic Paper is 100% recyclable, waterproof and tree-free. It is incredibly durable and stain-resistant. This extraordinary surface also resists tearing and buckling and it remains perfectly flat.

Dick Blick Art supplier:

• https://www.dickblick.com/products/legion-yupo-watercolor-paper/
• Description and sales page

Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain-resistant, and extremely strong and durable.

This extraordinary, non-absorbent surface resists tearing and buckling and remains perfectly flat, eliminating the need for soaking, stretching, or taping.

Watercolor professionals have found Yupo to be receptive to a variety of aqueous techniques, but it is also ideal for offset printing, silkscreen, debossing, drawing, acrylic painting, and more.

Pigments applied to the Bright White sheet retain their true clarity and brilliance.

Yupo is pH-neutral, flawlessly smooth, and recyclable.

Because of the unique qualities of this paper, dirt and oils hinder its performance. We recommend removing spots and fingerprints with soap and water before use.