Arches Natural White Watercolor Paper

Natural White 100% Cotton Paper, Lasting Whiteness with Strength and Longevity

The Artists' Choice For Watercolor Papers Since 1492!

Mould-made in France, Arches Natural White Watercolor Paper is 100% cotton rag watercolor paper. Considered the most popular in the world, each gelatin-sized Arches watercolor paper sheet has four deckle edges and may be repeatedly erased and over-painted while still maintaining its beautiful surface quality and integrity. Arches natural white watercolor paper is available in all three popular watercolor paper finishes, hot press, cold press and rough grain Ideal for watercolor painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache and acrylic. Arches natural white watercolor paper has been a favorite among artists for over 500 years, and it's easy to see why! Made from 100% cotton linters and both internally and externally gelatin sized, acid-free Aquarelle watercolor paper is one of the finest art papers in the world. Sized to the core with natural gelatin, a process exclusive to ARCHES®. Even if it is soaked for a long time, the paper will still retain enough gelatin not to become too absorbent.

Arches Hot Pressed papers are plate smooth and are ideal for traditional watercolor techniques, as well as printmaking, pen and ink drawing, and airbrushing.
The rich Arches Cold Pressed surface is a particular favorite of illustrators, watercolorists, and airbrush artists.
For a bolder, more robust surface, Arches Rough provides just enough texture allowing for easy working, and is strong enough to maintain its character even after reworking. The Rough texture is also used by watercolorists, airbrush artists, and acrylic painters.

260 lb. is approximately the same weight as 140 lb. paper but in double elephant (available in larger sizes than 22x30").

Arches Watercolor Paper, Natural White

Conservation: with alkaline reserve, acid-free, no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9706), fungicidal treatment to prevent the appearance of mould

Uses: ideal for watercolor painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic

Exclusive to ARCHES®: it is sized to the core with natural gelatin, which means it can be scratched without tearing or linting. It also preserves the luster and transparency of the colours whilst preventing paints from penetrating into the thickness of the paper.