In the process of trying tlc298 as I was adding distress ink to the cardstock, I found the paper makes a huge difference to the background. I used the same ink on both papers: Distress Inks Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Stormy Sky
On the Lt is Georgia Pacific and on the Rt SU Whisper White
What I learned- use coated paper (like SU WHisper White) for sponging and brayering; Georgia Pacific and non-coated for Copics or techniques where you want tne color to soak into the paper.