Legion Paper Saves the Day!
When Wendy needed new hot pressed watercolor paper to replace Fabriano Artistico, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to find anything that worked quite as well for her. Nonetheless, her determined search led her to Legion Paper, where she was met with nothing but passion and generosity. She called to ask for samples to try and was directed to talk with Legion Paper’s president and co-founder, Michael Ginsburg. He is very passionate about his papers, and because Wendy is so passionate about her art supplies, they quickly developed a collaborative relationship. Wendy has tested new papers for them and has received generous donations. Michael interviewed Wendy last year about her technique and materials used throughout her process as part of his interview series with artists (watch their interview here!). Most importantly, Wendy and the whole teaching team at Draw Botanical love their papers, especially Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press and Stonehenge Kraft Paper. (Find out what Wendy loves about kraft paper here.)
When Wendy began her journey as a botanical artist, she was very particular about what she needed and spent a lot of time finding exactly which supplies worked best for her technique. She sifted through many different art mediums and settled on these suggested art supplies that we recommend for the entire botanical drawing community so you can find the materials you need to practice toward your best results!
We only recommend our favorite supplies to work with
If it doesn’t work for us, we won’t suggest it for you!
Draw Botanical only recommends art supplies that we believe in and have practiced with. No affiliated links or financial incentives to endorse certain products. We are just real artists with real experience recommending the real art supplies that we prefer to use, so you can shop with the confidence that you will find the best tools for creating realistic botanical illustrations.
Watch Wendy’s review of various hot press watercolor paper!
Why does Wendy prefer Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press Watercolor Paper?
Keeps sharp point longer
Works great with watercolor
Takes pencils without too much texture
Comes in many colors (Wendy’s favorites are white & kraft)
Smoother than other papers, so the same result can be achieved with less layers
100% Cotton
Neutral pH
Acid Free
Chlorine Free
2 deckles, 2 cut edges (sheets)
Sized for watercolor
Superior quality
Contains no animal gelatin
Synthetic Sizing
Aqua Stonehenge is as finely crafted as it is affordable. Performing way beyond its price point, it has been tested to its limits and as it turns out, it has no limits.
Wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, it has a wonderful crispness that anchors beautiful work across every task and technique. With Stonehenge Aqua, blending is effortless, lifting is no longer a chore. It welcomes masking while never relinquishing the control you both demand and desire. Bright colors dry bright. Blocks or sheets, it’s flat paper that dries flat.
Want to learn more about the difference between cold press & hot press? Watch this helpful video!
See Suggested Art Supplies List
