Arches Watercolor Block, Cold Press 10X14

I mistakenly criticized this product just a few minutes ago regarding buckling which occurred because I removed the first two sheets from the block before painting, pre stretching the second sheet after having trouble with first. However I’m not thrilled about trying to paint on a pile sheets stuck together

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.

Happy to receive my Arches! :) Worth the money!

Just what the artist in the family wanted and could not get elsewhere in the time frame needed.

Too small

Wonderful product ! Love painting with this paper!

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

Multiple similar products available. This was good paper at a reasonable price.

Love the way this paper absorbs watercolor. I am very pleased with it, even though the size is a bit small for my taste.

The top watercolor paper you can buy - other than the really expensive stuff. You can scrub it over and over and it does not fall apart like less expensive papers. Great price, too.