Trying out Ohuhu watercolor papers

In today’s watercolor painting session, I’m painting some watercolor magnolias and a little mixedmedia landscape while trying out new watercolor papers from Ohuhu. I tested both the hot press and cold press versions of the paper and explored different watercolor techniques along the way, including wet-on-wet backgrounds, watercolor layering, lifting techniques, masking fluid, mixed media details, and even a soft bokeh-inspired light effect. For the magnolia paintings, I experimented with glowing watercolor backgrounds, watercolor layering techniques, and masking fluid to preserve lighter details while building rich washes around the flowers. I also explored lifting paint to create soft textures and dreamy circles of light inspired by bokeh photography effects. Later in the video, I switched to the hot press watercolor paper to create a loose watercolor landscape sketch using a mixed media approach with watercolor, colored pencils and gouache. I love using hot press paper for mixed media work because of the smoother surface and softer finish. Ohuhu Watercolor papers: https://eu.ohuhu.com/collections/art-and-paints-paper/products/ohuhu-wailua-cotton-top-watercolor-pad My website: https://www.neginz.art Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neginz_art Throughout the video, I also share thoughts about: Wet-on-wet watercolor technique How to use masking fluid in watercolor painting Watercolor layering techniques Lifting techniques for texture and highlights Hot press vs cold press watercolor paper Using watercolor with gouache and colored pencils Painting watercolor magnolias Painting a watercolor landscape in a sketchbook style Experimenting and exploring with watercolor freely This video is less about perfection and more about slowing down, experimenting, and enjoying the watercolor process. Thank you so much for being here and painting with me. 🌸