Arches Is My Favorite Watercolor Paper
Best Watercolor Paper
Many times my students ask me why I like to use Arches Watercolor paper. I feel as though it is the best watercolor paper to use for any watercolor painting project. It is so forgiving and allows me to apply all the fun techniques which I will be talking about in my future blogs.
Buy Arches Watercolor Paper Online
You can easily buy Arches Watercolor Paper on line right here! Dick Blick Art Materials offers a great price for this prime watercolor paper.Arches Watercolor Paper comes in many forms :
- Rolls
- Full Sheets
- Half Sheets
- Pads
- Blocks
Arches Watercolor Paper-Rolls and Sheets:
I recommend the rolls,full sheets,and half sheets for the avid painter. It is the most economical way to go and if you need to paint on a large scale , you can cut and customize the paper.
Arches Watercolor Paper-Pads and Blocks:
The Arches paper pads and Arches paper blocks are smaller and easy to tote around to classes or on a trip.
Arches Watercolor Paper-Weight
Arches Watercolor Paper comes in different weights:
- 90lb
- 140lb
- 300lb
- 500lb
- The 90 lb paper is very thin and does not take a lot of water.
- The 140 lb paper is the best for the beginner and is used by many artists
- The 300lb and 500lb papers are very heavy and require a lot of water and pigment.
Arches Watercolor Paper surfaces are:
- Hot press
- Cold press
- Rough press
The Arches Hot Press Paper is smooth and a little harder to control.
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper:
The Arches Cold Press paper has a little texture and is the most versatile.
Arches Rough Press Watercolor Paper:
The Arches Rough Press paper is fun, but is very bumpy and is a little harder to use.
I have tried other watercolor papers and just can't seem to get the results that I do with Arches. I am a true Arches girl!!!
Happy painting!
Debbie
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