Early Access: Magnani 1404 Toscano Mudtest (Patreon)

Magnani 1404 Toscano Mudtest

Check out my art! Webcomic- 7" Kara: Instagram: Artstation: 7" Kara Volume 1: 7" Kara Volume 2: Lilliputian Living: Enjoyed this review? Help support future reviews- Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/nattosoup More Round Watercolor Papers: Shownotes: Magnani 1404- Toscana On Blick: https://www.dickblick.com/products/magnani-round-watercolor-blocks/ Available in 6" and 12" as rounds 3 Different Grains: Italia: Cold Portofino: Hot Toscana: Rough Portofino is available in Blocks, Pads, and Sheets https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=Magnani%20Toscana Mud test using the Paul Rubens Tubens: Rational: Mud Test Day 1: No buckling, no kipping, paper dried without to much muddiness. Nice sedimentation. Rough texture is more pronounced with paint than it is to the hand Mud Test Day 2: Introduced Masking Fluid No buckling, no kipping, paper dried without a whole lot of muddiness. Nice wet into wet blends. Mud Test Day 3: 2nd Layer Masking Fluid: No buckling, no kipping, paper dried without a whole lot of muddiness. Introduced a lot of opaque colors Removing masking fluid: Very easy, no tearing, although it looks like some of the color might've picked up Removal from Block Very easy The Verdict: While a bit pricy at my favorite brick and mortor, it's quite affordable online, and the rough texture loves granulation. The block does a great job holding the paper tight as you douse it with water. No tearing from the masking fluid. You can really see lovely granulation and opacity shifts, and this paper plays nicely wet into wet and with lots of granulation. As someone who loves round block format, I'm excited about this one, and look forward to doing the fieldtest! Music: In the Sweet By and By- Zachariah Hickman Bike Sharing to Paradise- Dan Bodan Snow Drop- Kevin MacLeod Morning Mandolin- Youtube Music Archive Friday Fugue- Trevor Garrod Blue Feather- Kevin MacLeod Marigold- Youtube Music Archive Dance for the Wind Trio- Sir Cubworth