ARCHES Aquarelle Watercolour Pads Hot Pressed 185gsm

The watercolour paper most prized by artists all over the world!

ARCHES® Watercolour paper is ideal for watercolour painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic.

With 3 textures: cold pressed, hot pressed and rough. ARCHES® Aquarelle has an even, natural grain. Made from 100% cotton to give the paper beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness, and an inimitable touch as well as strength and longevity.

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

Arches Watercolour Hot Pressed 185gsm is best suited for:

• Fine detail and illustration — the smooth, hard surface holds crisp edges, making it ideal for botanical illustration, architectural rendering, and technical drawing
• Pen & ink with watercolour — the tight surface is perfect for ink work alongside watercolour washes without feathering
• Glazing and layering — pigment sits on the surface rather than sinking in, so successive transparent washes build up luminously
• Flat, controlled washes — the surface resists heavy blooming/blossoming, giving you predictable, even colour
• Mixed media — works well with gouache, ink, and coloured pencil over watercolour