Legion Paper - Choosing a Paper for Colored Pencil Art

May 30,2024

What makes a paper great for colored pencil art? We asked some talented artists why they exclusively use the paper they work on. Whether it’s texture, size or color, each artist requires specific characteristics in a paper to fit their work. As we suggest with most types of paper, there

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Legion Paper - Choosing a Paper for Colored Pencil Art

Finished Autumn landscape with Faber-Castell Black Edition on Clairefontaine Bamboo Paper. Really love the color selection in the 100 color set. Smooth, soft colored pencils, but not too soft and nicely pigmented.

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Yupo Watercolor Pad is made of 100% polypropylene Yupo paper that has a smooth finish and is perfect for all watercolor techniques. Colors stay highly vibrant even after theydry because the paint sits right on top of this synthetic paper which is very correctable. Pad's sheets are waterproof, stain-resistant and acid-free with a neutral pH and is perfect for offset printing and silk-screening. Tape bound pad measuring 9 x 12 inches contains 10 sheets of 74 lb basis weight paper.

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Legion Paper - Choosing a Paper for Colored Pencil Art

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