Technique and Instructions on how to work on YUPO paper by Usha
Yupo Paper is the most versatile paper I have used so far. It is a synthetic, plastic like paper and used for business cards and so on. YUPO is the waterproof, tree-free Synthetic Paper with properties that make it the perfect solution for a variety of marketing, design, packaging and labeling needs. Check the web site here: http://www.yupousa.com/paper/applications/artists A big advantage is if you are not satisfied with the painting, before it dries, you can just wipe it all off with water and start over. I used Acrylics, watercolors on this paper and it works perfect. Can do lot of experiments to achieve different textures. One method I would like to discuss here is lifting. We need two sheets of yupo paper for this method. Lay out the yupo sheet you are going to paint on top of a flat surface or a water color board. Tack the sheet in two places with a clear adhesive tape. Lay the acrylic colors on the flat sheet and spread out the...
