PRIZED PAPER - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in multiple sizes and 3 revered textures: cold press, hot press and rough
SUPERIOR STRENGTH - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly to provide exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our cold pressed watercolor paper to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control
EXQUISITE QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY - All Arches watercolor pads for painting are pH-neutral with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents; each sheet is easily removed from the edge-glued pad
EXCLUSIVE SIZING "TO THE CORE" - Arches water color paper is one of the remaining papers in the world to be sized "to the core”; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending, overlay or paint removal easy, wet or dry
PREMIUM ART PAPERS SINCE 1492 - After five centuries, the Arches philosophy remains the same: to make the best papers and enable you to produce your finest works while guaranteeing they will last as long as our papermaking heritage
Making prestigious art papers since 1492, Arches has been the paper of choice for artists from Van Gogh and Matisse to Picasso, Dali, Warhol and beyond. Hailed as brilliant, this archival paper is mold-made with 100% cotton fibers, has a natural white luster and stands the test of time so your work shines long after you've laid down your masterpiece. A process exclusive to Arches, sizing “to the core” gives every sheet on every pad of Arches cold press watercolor paper astounding absorbency, as the pH-neutral, gelatin-sized internal and external fibers hold pigment in place without over-saturation. Easily correct liquid media mistakes repeatedly with minimal warping to this textured paper. Each pristine sheet of this 140lb cold press watercolor paper has been securely fastened on the top short side with a strong, pH-neutral adhesive that also aids in shape-retention. Not only are these watercolor supplies durable, but they are also versatile. Arches can be used as more than just watercolor painting paper; this exquisite, thick paper functions well with all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic painting as the cotton fibers adapt to whatever medium you choose to craft your work. With 3 spectacular sizes available in pads of 12 140lb (300gsm) sheets, this is the ideal painting paper for artists. Arches cold press watercolor paper contains no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9701). When it comes to high-end consistency and variety, you'll find the exceptional quality you seek within the premium papers at Arches.
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Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic
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"Wow, this is the best quality water paper I’ve ever used. It’s expensive but well worth it." Read more
"NOT QUITE AS WHITE AS EXPECTED - BUT GOOD PAPER" Read more
"Great Arches paper, but this is a pad of loose sheets, glue along one edge, not a fixed-edge water colour block. Shop in haste, repent at leisure!" Read more
3 customers mention "Texture"3 positive0 negative
Customers like the texture of the paper. They mention it has a nice surface and a great pad.
"Great pad, nice size. Had no outstanding issues i noticed." Read more
"...I love the texture of this paper for wet-on-wet techniques, but it will definitely buckle a bit unless you wet + stretch the paper...." Read more
I bought this thinking it was a block, but it's a pad that is gluebound at the top, so I decided to use this pad for experimentation, especially with the decent price. I love the texture of this paper for wet-on-wet techniques, but it will definitely buckle a bit unless you wet + stretch the paper. It has never pilled or torn on me, even after reworking an area multiple times with gouache. This paper really makes colours pop and water easier to control. Can handle many glazes :)
Pour moi, le meilleur papier aquarelle dans cette gamme de prix. Il n'absorbe pas rapidement l'eau et permet de beaux effets de fusion. Le grain est agréable. Et il ne se déchire pas lorsqu'on retire le scotch de masquage.
I love this brand. I'm somewhat a beginner, but I know what works well for me. Ive tried others but I just love the texture and how it hold the washes. Best for what I do.