ARCHES® aquarelle watercolor paper provides superior performance for discerning artists. Thanks to an exclusive core sizing, each sheet offers astounding absorbency, as the ph-neutral internal & external fibers hold pigment in place without over-saturation. The heavyweight surface withstands multiple layers of paint with minimal warping & is suitable for water-based mediums such as ink, gouache & acrylic painting. Available as cold press, hot press & rough for different textures: choosing the right surface can impact the success of your piece just as much as skill level & paint quality. Cold press: wet paper pulp is pressed onto a cylinder mould & dried between layers of absorbent fabric, ensuring the texture: or "tooth": created by the mould remains intact. This texture provides balanced absorbency & allows for expressive, improvised strokes, making it a favorite for landscape paintings, expressionist portraits & urban sketching. This paper is natural white, a warm, slightly creamy tone for a traditional, soft aesthetic. Pads, blocks, sheets & rolls: offered in the most popular fine art sizes & formats, perfect for creating in a local café, studio, en plein air, or art class. The art of paper, perfected over centuries: since 1492, arches has been the paper of choice for legendary artists: Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Warhol & beyond. Mould-made with 100% cotton fibers, this archival-quality paper is designed to stand the test of time, ensuring your work shines for generations.

• The original, premium watercolor paper: trusted by professional artists, art teachers & art students for centuries, our watercolor paper is the most sought after surface for painters creating timeless watercolor masterpieces timeless
• Superior, heavyweight, 100% cotton surface: layer rich, vibrant colors effortlessly using watercolor, ink, gouache & acrylic, all while enjoying exceptional durability with minimal warping or tearing
• Proprietary composition for optimal absorbency: the only paper in the world with a unique sizing "to the core" that increases the luster & transparency of pigment while preventing paint from over-saturating the sheet
• Cold press texture for detailed & loose painting: popular among landscape & floral painters who prefer a more controlled absorbency for smoother blending, layering & an organic depth
• No taping or stretching required: watercolor block keeps paper securely bound on all sides to prevent buckling; perfect for en plein air, quick studios & traveling artists
• 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