I am curious to know what different weight paper is about. I see advertised 80 lb, 140 lb and 300 lb paper but wonder what effect this will have on my artwork... also coldpressed and hot pressed. I think I understand that one is grainy and rough surface and other is smooth... I prefer a little texture and the paper also must be strong because I make changes and need to blot with fresh clear water... sometimes/often :)
also what about long term (10 years, example) concerns for future value of my watercolor art work and what will maintain color and like-new look the best, assuming artwork is not framed or vacumm sealed somehow.
I like yassy russian pans to work with because colors are intense and have an attitude, (much like me):D