Arches Watercolor Block, Cold Press 10X14

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.

The best paper I have used thus far.

The paper has a nice tooth and is fairly absorbent, and keeping it on the block until the paint has dried ensures that your painting doesnt warp. Getting the paper off of the block can be a little tricky without scissors or an exacto knife, but that is to be expected. My only complaint is that the paper block separated from the cardboard that it was mounted to so that the actual paper block is loose inside the green cover. Not a big deal, just a nuisance.

Always predictably good

Its absolutely the best you can buy for watercolor!

Consistent and reliable product.

Good price

It was exactly what I was looking for...

Arches is a wonderful watercolor paper. It takes a lot of abuse without pilling. I highly recommend it.

My 8 year old daughter uses this in her art class. The sheets hold up well to the watercolors and have no discoloration. They also hold up to her using a blow dryer on it after class.