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This paper handles soft pastels

crayons for blending

Field sketching demands paint that performs when you're miles from your studio

Absorbent Ground Best Seller You decide whether to matchStaining techniques demand surfaces that pull pigment in rather than letting it sit on top. Golden's Absorbent Ground transforms sealed acrylic or gessoed surfaces into porous, receptive substrates that accept watercolor and fluid acrylics the way quality paper does. Multiple thin coats build the absorbency you need, test as you go, since too much coating can create an overly delicate surface that lifts with rewetting. This acrylic medium dries to a