
Open a new image, 150x300. Flood fill it with the gradient shown below, or one of your own choice.

Sample1: Effects/Texture Effects/Paper
Sample 2: Effects/Artistic/Contours/Default. Then use the
Paper texture.
Sample3: Effects/Artistic/Contours/Custom 1. Then use the
Paper texture.
Here is the difference in looks you will achieve.
1 has a tighter weave, 2 adds dark tones, 3 is open and airy.
Now increase your canvas size to 400x600 so you have room to work.

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