Detailed Subjects on White Background

If you are painting a botanical art or natural history subject on a white background, ensure your work is protected at all times. Oils from your hand can leave greasy marks on the watercolour paper which are impossible to remove as they are absorbed into the paper.

Protection will also prevent unwanted paint spots, splatters or dropped brushes from damaging your work. Simply use clear baking paper or a larger piece of tracing paper that will fit around your work. These papers are transparent