Absorbent Ground Best Seller From urban sketching sessions to

From urban sketching sessions to backcountry watercolor studies

The black background eliminates visual competition

103 points

This paper handles soft pastels

Blend colors partially for marbled effects that mimic real ceramic glazing

Absorbent Ground Best Seller From urban sketching sessions toStaining 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