Arches Watercolor Paper sets the standard for quality throughout the world. 100% cotton, acid-free and archival, this exquisite paper is a work of art.

The rugged rough surface has an aggressive texture, lending to vigorous brushwork and bold effects. Use Rough for modern and abstract work, and to emphasize texture in your paintings.

Mouldmade and sized with gelatin, Arches allows re-working of the paper, with no tearing or abrasion of the surface. The preferred choice for watercolor and acrylic artists, Arches also gives an excellent surface for charcoal, pastel and pencil drawings.

Heavyweight 300 pound sheets are twice as thick as the 140 lb. weight, and will not buckle or wrinkle with water.

Bright White surface gives you the brightest paint colors possible and increases contrast. Will not yellow, as it contains no optical brighteners.

8-1/2" x 11" size is great for creating studies, hand-painted letters and paintings, which will fit into any 8-1/2x11 document mat or frame. Single sheets. Imported from France.