Choosing the right surface for your media can make or break your artwork.
Paper selection – not all paper is alike.  Wet media versus dry media, textured or smooth, heavy or light weight these are just some of the choices you will be faced with when looking for the right paper sheet or pad for your next project.  Using whatever paper you have on hand might seem convenient, but could have negative consequences if it’s qualities are working against you and not for you.  Precise detail and clean lines are enhanced by smoother harder papers like bristol, smooth drawing or vellum papers.  Ink, watercolor washes or some markers requires sized papers like watercolor or mixed media papers to protect the paper surface from pilling (crumbling into bits) or blotting instead of allowing for control of washes and blends.  Pastels and charcoal are better suited on papers with tooth (slight rough texture) and are often toned.  You can save time and get better results by using papers created specifically for the media you’re using.  Hawaiian Graphics prides itself on a wide selection of art papers, paper pads, sheets and rolls from top quality brands.  Our staff is ready to help you choose the right paper for your specific or general needs.

Painting Supports – stretched canvas, canvas panels, canvas pads, canvas paper or wood panels.  Hawaiian Graphics stocks a wide variety of different surfaces for all types of painting.  We stock small Itty Bitty canvases 2” x 2-3/4” all the way up to large 48” x 60” gallery wrap canvases.  We also carry canvas by the foot or roll for those who want to stretch their own canvases and wood stretcher bars as well.  If you want to try something new or advance to the next step in painting supports, ask one of the experienced Hawaiian Graphics staff to help you choose the right products to get you started and guide you in selecting the best supports for Oil, Acrylic, or Mixed Media for whatever project you have in mind.

Talk to a professional at Hawaiian Graphics, call (808) 973-7171 or stop by today for help choosing the right surfaces and media and receive their expert art advice to give you an extra boost for your next art piece.