Antique Paper by grammyn

Antique Paper

I am reasonably certain this paper is close to 30 years old. I can't remember if I had it when we moved to Alabama or if I bought it after we moved here but either way it is one side or the other of 30 years. There is only one sheet left and it is no longer white but a dark creamy color. I should use it so I can throw the cover away. Maybe tomorrow...........which is why it is STILL in the paintbox!
UhOh! If thirty years is antique, I'm in trouble!! You could paint a vintage looking scene on that yellowed paper, could look really neat!
April 27th, 2022  
The creamy color sounds intriguing. Has the texture of it changed?
April 27th, 2022  
What we all not save lol..
April 27th, 2022  
What a neat background story.
April 27th, 2022  
It's just waiting for your next painting......I like the idea of a dark cream paper.
April 27th, 2022  
Well, at least that's still usable. My son found cough drops in the cabinet that expired in 2012, which means we moved them 3 times.
April 27th, 2022  
I love the colours of the cover. Cream would be a lovely colour to paint on.
April 27th, 2022  
How about a sepua/brown/coffee colour monochrome??
April 27th, 2022  
That is really impressive. You know, nowadays, most quality watercolour papers feature keeping the whiteness in time. That was probably the reason.
April 27th, 2022  
It makes sense to use that last sheet although a bit sad that it would be finished too.
April 27th, 2022  
Strathmore paper! I remember that name from my art class days, 65 years ago!
April 27th, 2022  
I wonder why it changed colour if it has been covered!
April 27th, 2022  
Very interesting
April 27th, 2022  
Oh, yes! Please use it and share with us. I know you will use that dark, creamy color to its best advantage. 😊
April 27th, 2022  
Yes, don't waste it. Use it with a subject that will blend in with the creams.
April 27th, 2022  
Sounds like a rural barn picture would go nice with that paper. I think I have some art paper that trumps your 30 years though. It's a little sketch pad from my high school days...48 years ago!
April 28th, 2022  
@theredcamera LOL! What a great idea
@eudora it has just darkened like old newspaper but the texture has not changed that I can tell
@dutchothotmailcom I know and I often think I am the worst
@milaniet how nice of you to be so encouraging
@madamelucy thanks Terri. It will have an automatic vintage look
@homeschoolmom LOL! Too funny
@ludwigsdiana Thank you Diana It is the color of old newspapers
@30pics4jackiesdiamond I had considered that but haven't thought of a good subject yet Great idea!
@monikozi I suspect you are right!
@kjarn I know Right?!
@louannwarren Wow! Well they still sell it even though this is not quite as old as the one you remember
@wakelys I think it used to be in the shed which is NOT temperature protected so hot and humid in the summers and cold in the winters?
@bkbinthecity definitely something to ponder isn't it?
@marilyn How nice that you have so much faith in me!
@randystreat I probably will and am open to suggestion Kathy
@olivetreeann LOL! You win this round! A barn is a good idea
April 29th, 2022  
Others have suggested possibilities that seem good.
April 29th, 2022  
Good thing you saved it until now. You were complaining about running out of things to photograph for the 30 shots. So far, I think you're doing splendidly.
April 29th, 2022  
@randystreat I may just use one of them too. Thanks Kathy
@mcsiegle You are right. While it seems like a rather dull subject for a photo at least it was a Subject. Thank you so much, Mary
April 29th, 2022  
did you use this to paint the light house or will you be using it to paint the wisteria door or the boat on the water? 😉
April 30th, 2022  
@summerfield Not sure what I am going to use it for just uet but I thihnk I will have to so I can throw the cover away in an effort to de-clutter
April 30th, 2022  
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