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tortillon

tortillon

9.9
A tight paper roll that artists use to softly blend pencil or charcoal marks
  • noun
  • /tɔrˈtiːjɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tortillón
  • Can you pass me a tortillon?
  • using a tortillon

Examples

  • If you want smoother shading, try using a tortillon instead of your finger.

  • The artist used a tortillon to create soft shadows.

  • The artist used a tortillon to softly blend the charcoal lines on her portrait.

  • He bought a new set of tortillons for his detailed pencil sketches.

  • The artist used a tortillon to blend the pencil marks for a smoother finish.

  • To achieve a softer transition between colors, she preferred to use a tortillon for blending.

  • For her sketch, the artist picked up a tortillon to gently smudge the charcoal lines.

How Blended

sponge
77 1.0
smudger
7.0
tortillon
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

tortillon singular
tortillons plural

Etymology

The word tortillon comes from French and is a small form of tortiller, which means 'to twist', so it literally means 'little twist'. A tortillon is a little twisted roll of paper that artists use to blend or smudge pencil or charcoal marks.