Why do watercolor artists stretch paper? To keep it flat when wet. Water causes cellulose fibers to swell unevenly, leading to buckling. Stretching holds the paper under tension as it dries, preserving a smooth surface. 👩‍🎨 Presentation by Katie from our Merchandising Team 🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists aalekha_art, katiewhiteartist, & themintgardener whose work we included here 🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois. #watercolortechniques #artisttips #watercolorpaper #artbasics #studiopractice