Playing with Watercolor on Mineral Paper Boards

Unlock the potential of one of the most versatile surfaces in the art world! In this live session, Karen Elaine plays with the creative possibilities of watercolor on Mineral Paper Boards.

Made from rocks (not trees!), mineral paper offers a unique, non-porous surface that doesn’t buckle, tear, or bleed through. Today, we’re taking it to the next level by exploring the rigid Board version. Watch how watercolors behave on Mineral Paper. Learn how to apply color, create textures, and use the unique nature of Mineral Paper's surface to your advantage.

This video was originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo YouTube channel on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Items Used

For a shoppable overview of the items used in this demo visit our Playing with Watercolor on Mineral Paper Boards collection HERE.

• Mineral Paper Boards (JMPB3)
• Fusion brush (FS series) https://shop.yasutomo.com/collections/fusion-brushes - Karen is using the size 3 round (FS3) and size 5 round (FS5)
• Karen's customized wooden watercolor palette is from MashasWatercolor on Etsy
• All-Purpose Sumi Brush size 00 (SW00)
• Niji Artist Watercolor Set 12 colors Essential Set (NWS12)
• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Gold watercolor (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Daniel Smith Lunar Black watercolor (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Porcelain flower palette (WCW213)
• Single round porcelain dishes (WCW210)
• Niji Watercolor Paper Pad, Cold Press (NCP-5)
• QoR Synthetic Ox Gall medium (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Silver Black Velvet brush (not sold by Yasutomo)
• QoR Transparent Orange (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Fusion brush 1/2" flat (FS05)
• Fusion brush size 1 round (FS1)
• Detail Master Pigment Liner pens (DMPL)

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