Canson Illustration drawing pad is printed on surface-treated

79Viscosity Range: 14000- 17000 CPSCIE L*a*b* Values: L*26

it's slightly greener and deeper

Guignet of Paris patented the process for manufacturing Viridian Green in 1859

and is semi-transparent

graphite gray daniel smith akvarelmaling VertJaune Olive Canson Illustration drawing pad isExploration of this color reveals some surprising pigment properties beyond its obvious opacity. First, Graphite Gray disperses well and quickly in water so floating the dense pigment onto water or into a wet wash offers and interesting handling method. A dry brushstroke quickly followed by a wet brushstroke spreads some of the pigment leaving the texture look of the drybrush. Aged and weathered wood, fence posts and old buildings are fine candidates