Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Paper

Papers most suitable to this water based medium accept a watercolor wash evenly with reproducible results.

Legion stonehenge watercolor paper.

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. Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. 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.

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 is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth flawless surface that s slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum. 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. Legion paper l21 sqh140wh912 stonehenge aqua hot press watercolor 9 x 12 block 12 sheets per block white.

It was quickly adopted not just by printmakers but by artists across working in a broad spectrum of media. Bright colors dry bright. Stonehenge is machine made in the usa from 100 cotton fibers. Performing way beyond its price point it has been tested to its limits and as it turns out it has no limits.

Bright colors dry bright. It is whiter than even the bright white arches option. Stonehenge aqua is finely crafted and affordable. 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.

Legion stonehenge aqua cold pressed is a super bright white paper and really makes the colors pop. Legion also has a smoother surface than arches which some would consider an advantage. It welcomes masking while never relinquishing the control you both demand and desire. Excellent for blending lifting and masking.

The paper s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments. However i do think that when it comes to high end watercolor paper it s all about preference. Use it for watercolor printmaking pen and ink pencil or pastel. The first 100 cotton black watercolor paper.

Black paper is not a new thing but black 100 cotton paper sized for watercolor is. Coldpress or hotpress watercolor blocks everything an expensive paper is without the expense stonehenge aqua is as finely crafted as it is affordable. Blocks or sheets it s flat paper that dries flat.