Watercolor Paper Block, Cold Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound

Arches watercolor block is high quality paper. I ordered the block (costs more, but worth it) that way I don't have to tape it down when painting. This paper can take more water (won't buckle too much), stays wet longer, no pilling and the color pigment shows of beautifully... I love Arches!

Product is excellent, it was damaged at some point, repackaged, reboxed, & reshipped to me!

O I love this paper!Didn't think it made this much difference, give it a whirl with some MGraham or Sennelier watercolors, but please don't blame me for introducing you!

You already know it's the best, go ahead and treat yo'self!

I almost always use Arches wc paper because of its consistent quality. I like the wc blocks because I don't like to stretch watercolor paper . The only problem is that in Arizona, where it's quite dry, the pad often detaches from the backing cardboard. But, since you can use either side of Arches paper to paint on, it's not a horrible problem, just an annoyance. However, unless they really mess up this paper, I'll continue to use it as my primary source.

I love Arches paper. It's my favorite, hands down. And yet this block did not stay in tact at all. After using two pages, the subsequent pages began peeling off the block. Now, with about 5 pages left, the entire wax block is peeling of the cardboard back. It's really too bad!

This is by far my favorite watercolor paper to work with.Cheaper papers are often wood pulp so the paint sits on top of the paper, the paint, therefore, does not mix or layer well. The texture doesn't show up. Even if you are the most skilled artists' paintings will end up looking like a toddler painted it. Wood pulp paper works AGAINST you as you try to paint.But this paper is 100 percent cotton and is a dream to paint on. The water and pigment soak into the paper, leaving vivid beautiful washes that are extremely easy to layer and glaze. Arches works WITH you to create the best painting of your ability. If you watercolor, this paper is a MUST.

When I first tried Arches, I tried the cold press first. But I found it left the finished painting looking chalky. It was also a lot rougher than I expected because it has a pocked marked texture. It was not working well with my micron pens for line and wash. So I took a chance on the hot press. It leaves my watercolors still looking vibrant and translucent. Smooth for my microns. And the paper can still take a lot of water and many layers of paint. It's perfect! Just what I needed!

Arches Rough is the best paper for the kind of painting i do. I rarely paint larger than 1/2 imperial, so I thought I would try these ready-use pads. Not disappointed. It's up to snuff as expected. Worth the extra for the convenience. and takes up less space than the full sheets I normally buy, for not much less in money!

I adore Arches paper, the main two things about this that work so well are the block format that rules out any buckles and protects your underlying pages from paint and marks made in my plein air bag. Also the unusual dimensions lend themselves to tall architectural structures or longer horizons. This is my go-to paper now.

A beautiful watercolour paper with a bite to the texture. A totally joyful experience to use.

Best watercolour paper in the world. Pure cotton and super smooth. You won't miss your arm and leg you spent on it unless you are an art student.

It arrived on time, nicely packed, and as I've used this kind of pad before, I know it will be excellent for my work. Yes, I'm very pleased.