Have you tried painting in oils on paper? Go for it! Oils are typically painted on wood or canvas surfaces. But they also work well on paper. Here’s why I like them:
Pros:
The surface is relatively inexpensive.
Storage is a breeze Thin profile great takes up very little room.
The paper’s absorption speeds up drying to time (well at least to the touch)
They look really cool. Kind of pastelly. Is that a word?
Cons:
Here are some things to consider if you are going to paint on paper:
Most must be primed otherwise you could get ghost bleeding (Except Yupo and Arches Oil Paper)
Framing is required.
You’ll most likely want to work small and thin, as large and heavy work would overpower the paper.
Types of Paper Best Suited for Oils:
Yupo
Heavy Watercolor Paper
Bristol Board
Archival Mat Board
Sanded Pastel Paper
And for a really interesting surface, try priming paper (or any surface for that matter with Micaceous Iron Oxide. It has the feel of sandpaper and creates a really interesting texture.
So there you go. Explore painting on paper and let me know what surfaces you like best!
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