Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Paper

Stonehenge aqua coldpress black.

Legion stonehenge watercolor paper.

Use it for watercolor printmaking pen and ink pencil or pastel. 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. Coldpress or hotpress watercolor blocks everything an expensive paper is without the expense stonehenge aqua is as finely crafted as it is affordable. Legion also has a smoother surface than arches which some would consider an advantage.

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. Coldpress or hotpress stonehenge aqua is everything an expensive paper is without the expense. Papers most suitable to this water based medium accept a watercolor wash evenly with reproducible results. Excellent for blending lifting and masking.

With stonehenge aqua blending is effortless lifting is no longer a chore. 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. It welcomes masking while never relinquishing the control you both demand and desire.

Blocks or sheets it s flat paper that dries flat. Bright colors dry bright. Black paper is not a new thing but black 100 cotton paper sized for watercolor is. It is whiter than even the bright white arches option.

Stonehenge is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth flawless surface that s slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum. The first 100 cotton black watercolor paper. 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. Though still brand new stonehenge aqua has been endorsed by some of today s most notable artists.

However i do think that when it comes to high end watercolor paper it s all about preference. Legion paper l21 sqh140wh912 stonehenge aqua hot press watercolor 9 x 12 block 12 sheets per block white. Stonehenge is machine made in the usa from 100 cotton fibers. The paper s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments.

Stonehenge aqua is finely crafted and affordable. Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. It was quickly adopted not just by printmakers but by artists across working in a broad spectrum of media.