I learned about tortillions today! (blending stumps)
I've read about using the tortillions w/ colored pencils & gamsol, but haven't tried it. Today in my daughter's art class, where I help, the kids were using charcoals w/ tortillions! The teacher taught them how to hold them. You don't hold it like a pencil, but pick it up w/ your thumb & first finger, pinching style, with the point facing forward. Then, you blend with the side of the pointed part. You can sharpen them, too! She showed us how to use a sanding board. YOu could use sandpaper. YOu gently rub & roll it around (the tip part) to sharpen it.
Then, she said you can use these to blend pastels. DUH! I had never thought of that. My daughter uses eye shadow applicators & q-tips. these don't get fuzzy & they are narrow! I usually Aquapaint these days w/ pastels, but may try these!
She did say not to use the same tortillion with charcoal and pastels. Not an issue for me. I'm a crafter, not an artist! Meaning, I color in things, don't draw them myself! (yes, crafters are artists, too, I know).
OKay, there's your art lesson for the day!
Lori
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