Arches – Gwartzman's Art Supplies

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Last updated 27 May 2024

Arches are traditionally made high-end fine art paper from France since 1492. Known for producing high-end fine art and printing papers. Arches Watercolour and Oil Papers are available as pads, blocks, single full sheets or in packs of full sheets in a range of textures and surfaces.

Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain. Thanks to this method, the fibres are evenly distributed, the paper slackens uniformly when wet.

Watercolour pads are glued on the top, similar to a standard sketch pad.

Its composition with long fibres of 100% cotton gives the paper its strength, beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness and an inimitable touch.

140 lbs./300 gsm 12 sheets

Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain. Thanks to this method, the fibres are evenly distributed, the paper slackens uniformly when wet.

Watercolour blocks are glued on four edges and are pre-stretched. This helps to keep the paper as flat as possible.

Its composition with long fibres of 100% cotton gives the paper its strength, beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness and an inimitable touch.

140 lbs./300 gsm 20 sheets

Made on a cylinder mould, 100% cotton, ARCHES® Oil, 300 gsm, is perfect for any oil painter who wants to paint on paper. Its grain is comparable to that of a stretched canvas, which makes for comfortable working and requires no prior preparation. Thanks to its semi-absorbent surface, the paint stays on the surface for an excellent rendering of the colours and faster drying times.
- White (20 Sheets)
-26 x 36 cm
-100% cotton, acid and OBA free
-Particularly recommended for all wet techniques: watercolours, gouaches, inks, acrylic

The rough finish has an effect close to that of handmade paper. This rough grain helps to achieve valuable effects of texture
All Arches papers are cylinder mould made as they have been for over a century. With long fibers, this thick, stable sheet is beautiful, durable, and resilient.
Each sheet of Arches Watercolour is tub-sized in a bath of pure natural gelatin and then air dried to add additional strength and durability
The best quality control. Our paper undergoes sophisticated testing and monitoring, with every sheet individually inspected to assure the finest quality
12 Sheets of 100% Rag Cotton paper.

Arches 300g (140lb) bright white watercolour paper 50.8x40.6cm (16x20 in)