Arches Watercolor Block, Cold Press 10X14

Lovely watercolor block. Serves its purpose, and its easy to remove sheets so long as you follow the directions and use a palette knife.

It was exactly what I was looking for...

This is the only paper Ive ever used. My mother owns this exact same product and when she let me use her block to start taking classes, my paper barely warped at all, even when I had it totally wet. This block warps very easily, and the paper stays warped. Doing washes doesnt work well because the paint settles into the 3 big wrinkles I get, even when I dont have the paper very wet. I am hoping that this particular block is just a fluke because as I said, the other one I used did not have this issue. The other possibility is that with her block being quite a bit older that they have changed the overall quality of the paper and its not as well made. Either way Im very disappointed as this is the only brand of paper that my teacher will allow us to use, and I have to tack the paper down very tightly to a board instead of just using the block.

Good paper.

Already working on the second sheet, 140 pound cold press is my default, raised on this paper, its like blue jeans.

If you want to do good work you must have good tools. And that means this paper!

The sizing on this paper makes it difficult to manipulate water in the way that it seems necessary for watercolorists. It is very different than the old Arches quality in traditional blocks and thus defeats the purpose of using a block.

Arrived on time and in perfect condition. I am enjoying the size and thickness of the paper.

This pad was a little smaller than I wanted, but the quality is great.

great watercolor paper!!