Jul 21

Jul 21 Ask an Artist: Interview with Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper

Season 5, Episode 2: Interview with Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper

If there is one material that nearly all Artists use, whatever their medium, it's paper. In this episode, Peter and Tom talk to Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper in Somerset; makers of fine handmade paper for Artists.

In the first part of the episode, Jim talks about how he started in the trade, his experience in industrial paper mills and how important this foundation was for starting his own business, making handmade paper for Artists.

After the break, Tom, Peter and Jim delve deeper into the process of making paper which Jim explains, from sourcing raw materials through to selling direct to the customer.

There’s a lot of technical information in this part of the show and Jim provides a really fascinating insight into the craft of paper making.

This week’s takeaway… there’s a huge variety of materials available to Artists and often, the larger, high-street, chain stores are not necessarily the best place to source our materials as they cannot possibly stock the full range. Going direct to smaller suppliers, like Two Rivers Paper, gives us Artists a chance to try new things. Handmade paper is a different entity to mould-made and industrial made paper and we should all, at least, give it a try!

For more information and to buy some of their paper, visit: https://www.tworiverspaper.com

Photos: Courtesy of Two Rivers Paper

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This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.

For more information please visit Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com

Jackson’s Art Supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA.