Q1 : What does torchon mean? The term torchon comes from the French and is associated with a very coarse linen structure. Papers with this designation have a distinctive, undulating surface structure. Paints flow differently on these papers than on the other watercolor papers. With wet in wet, most colours bleed a lot and produce prominent halos. In addition, in torchon papers the color is integrated into the sizing, creating brilliant pictures. Torchon papers are not suitable for beginners, but are ideal for experienced painters. |
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