ARCHES Aquarelle Watercolour Pads Hot Pressed 300gsm

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 300gsm Hot Pressed is the premium step up from the 185gsm — the extra weight combined with the smooth surface makes it exceptional for:

• Professional watercolour illustration — handles multiple wet layers and heavy washes without warping, even without stretching/taping
• Detailed botanical & scientific illustration — the smooth surface + durability allows extensive reworking, lifting, and fine brushwork
• Pen, ink & mixed media — crisp edges for ink lines, with enough body to handle gouache, acrylic, or pencil over watercolour
• Glazing and luminous layering — pigment sits on the surface beautifully, and the heavier weight means you can work wet-on-wet with more control
• Large format work — at 300gsm the paper is robust enough without buckling under heavy water use