Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Paper

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

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. 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. The paper s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments.

Stonehenge aqua coldpress black. 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. Stonehenge aqua is finely crafted and affordable. It is whiter than even the bright white arches option.

Bright colors dry bright. 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. Bright colors dry bright.

Use it for watercolor printmaking pen and ink pencil or pastel. Legion stonehenge aqua cold pressed is a super bright white paper and really makes the colors pop. Excellent for blending lifting and masking. However i do think that when it comes to high end watercolor paper it s all about preference.

Wet on wet or wet on dry it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. Stonehenge is machine made in the usa from 100 cotton fibers. Stonehenge is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth flawless surface that s slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum. Though still brand new stonehenge aqua has been endorsed by some of today s most notable artists.

Black paper is not a new thing but black 100 cotton paper sized for watercolor is. Performing way beyond its price point it has been tested to its limits and as it turns out it has no limits. Blocks or sheets it s flat paper that dries flat. Coldpress or hotpress watercolor blocks everything an expensive paper is without the expense stonehenge aqua is as finely crafted as it is affordable.

With stonehenge aqua blending is effortless lifting is no longer a chore. 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.