GCWS Workshop

Watercolor om masonite prepped with primer (Kilz 2) and Watercolor Ground (Daniel Smith Product).

Watercolor on masonite prepped with primer (Kilz 2) and Absorbent Ground (Golden Acrylic Product).

I find each ground slightly different to work with (and I very much like each for different reasons).  The WG is thicker and up to 10% water can be added.  It is more textured when applied.  It lifts fairly well.  It can be applied to more surfaces (such as metal and glass).  The AG is thinner and up to 40% water can be added.  It does not lift easily.  It has a lovely soft look and a smoother texture to work on.