Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Paper

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 watercolor paper.

It was quickly adopted not just by printmakers but by artists across working in a broad spectrum of media. With stonehenge aqua blending is effortless lifting is no longer a chore. The first 100 cotton black watercolor paper. Stonehenge aqua is finely crafted and affordable.

However i do think that when it comes to high end watercolor paper it s all about preference. Stonehenge is machine made in the usa from 100 cotton fibers. Excellent for blending lifting and masking. The paper s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments.

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. It is whiter than even the bright white arches option. Legion also has a smoother surface than arches which some would consider an advantage.

Black paper is not a new thing but black 100 cotton paper sized for watercolor is. Blocks or sheets it s flat paper that dries flat. Bright colors dry bright. Though still brand new stonehenge aqua has been endorsed by some of today s most notable artists.

Coldpress or hotpress watercolor blocks everything an expensive paper is without the expense stonehenge aqua is as finely crafted as it is affordable. Legion paper l21 sqh140wh912 stonehenge aqua hot press watercolor 9 x 12 block 12 sheets per block white. Use it for watercolor printmaking pen and ink pencil or pastel. Performing way beyond its price point it has been tested to its limits and as it turns out it has no limits.

Stonehenge aqua coldpress black. Bright colors dry bright. Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. It welcomes masking while never relinquishing the control you both demand and desire.

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. 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. Legion stonehenge aqua cold pressed is a super bright white paper and really makes the colors pop.