Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Paper

Bright colors dry bright.

Legion stonehenge watercolor paper.

Legion also has a smoother surface than arches which some would consider an advantage. The key ingredient that that makes a high quality watercolor paper stand out as exceptional is the sizing the invisible material used in the paper. Black paper is not a new thing but black 100 cotton paper sized for watercolor is. Stonehenge is machine made in the usa from 100 cotton fibers.

Bright colors dry bright. The paper s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments. Though still brand new stonehenge aqua has been endorsed by some of today s most notable artists. Coldpress or hotpress stonehenge aqua is everything an expensive paper is without the expense.

However i do think that when it comes to high end watercolor paper it s all about preference. It was quickly adopted not just by printmakers but by artists across working in a broad spectrum of media. Papers most suitable to this water based medium accept a watercolor wash evenly with reproducible results. Stonehenge is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth flawless surface that s slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum.

Use it for watercolor printmaking pen and ink pencil or pastel. Excellent for blending lifting and masking. It welcomes masking while never relinquishing the control you both demand and desire. Utilizing their vast experience producing new papers for emerging markets legion was able to work directly with artists to create something totally new and desirable.

Stonehenge aqua is finely crafted and affordable. Performing way beyond its price point it has been tested to its limits and as it turns out it has no limits. With stonehenge aqua blending is effortless lifting is no longer a chore. Stonehenge was created in 1972 specifically as a 100 cotton deckled paper for the printmaking community made to rival the more expensive european mouldmade papers.

Blocks or sheets it s flat paper that dries flat. It is whiter than even the bright white arches option. Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. The first 100 cotton black watercolor paper.

Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. Stonehenge aqua coldpress black. Legion stonehenge aqua watercolor pad 140lb cold press 10 by 14 inches black paper 15 sheets l21 sqc140bk1014 4 9 out of 5 stars 17 best seller in watercolor paper.