Thanks Al, much appreciated!

You are welcome John! :) :) :)

Thanks so much for your kind comment – really is much appreciated!

Confess that my explorations into different papers is pretty limited. I started on Bockinford before moving onto Saunders Waterford rough (can’t recall the weight but think around 300gsm). It suits me fine at the moment so don’t feel the need to look elsewhere.

That is why I asked because I need to hear what other artists like and use, it is very important I feel. I will research each one and hope to make a purchase soon. My husband and I will be going to the big city in a few weeks and I’ll be purchasing a mop…..can’t wait, lucky me ;) thank you for this info and I’ll let you know what I get. Oh….on the Saunders paper, which ones have you used and like the best and least. I think that you mentioned the rough. I adore Saunders, poor Fab. Artistico has come in second lately. lol

Hmmm I’m reluctant to give advice on this Margaret as one person’s brush is another person’s broom! But, for what it’s worth – I’ve just taken out of my bushes case my favourite mops: Escoda Aquario sizes 10 and 14 (I find the 10 is great for 1/4 sheet size and that the Escoda mops are shorter in length, denser and have great control for more detailed work too than other mops. I also use a da Vinci petit Gris pure size 4 which has longer bristles than the Escoda and I really like using for looser washes such as skies. I also have a da Vinci size 4 series 803 (both of these came from random eBay purchases so more luck than judgement) cats tongue brush which again is great for looser work. I also have a size 6 pro arte Renaissance squirrel which is about a size up from the Escoda 14 (I know! go figure!). Afraid I don’t have any science behind this – just trial and error! Good luck with your deliberations – and do let me know what you decide on and how you get on with it!