Arches Watercolor Pad, 9 x 12

I buy this product and take it with me while traveling. I love Arches but I cant always afford a whole block of paper. Arches is an excellent watercolor paper especially for loose painting because I use a lot of water.

Love the texture

I used this for watercolor potraits specially. It is the best paper indeed. This paper helps to create an amazing wash, details Almost everything

I have been using Arches for about 6 months after my art teacher insisted I left the cheaper papers behind me. I thought it was a teachers speech but she was so right. I started with arches cold press and immediately my work improved. I love texture so the hot press did nothing for me and I was happy with the cold press until one day I decided to try the rough....and I L-O-V-E it. I still go back to cold press sometimes (I have about 4or 5 books in my reaerve) but more and more I find myself painting in the rough.

Good

Thought Id give this a try....Unfortunately for me, this watercolor paper is a bit too rough...just wanted to give it a try...Will try some other techniques on this rough paper to see how it handles different degrees of wetness.

I love arches. I am afraid to use any other paper. This is the first time I have tried the rough paper. I love it.

Arches is simply the best of the best and the biggest. Its hard to go wrong with any selection of arches and look at any watercolor forum, demonstration, or decent quality of work and well over 50% are using some form of arches. Its also really nice that they are consistently discounted by a substantial amount. The savings make the best paper almost as cheap as a common academic grade. Product was delivered by date promised, however, the third parties reselling the paper need to hop on the AMAZON train in regards to shipping. Amazon prime has me spoiled and waiting an extra 3-7 days feels like ages. But the price on amazon will be half that found at any local retailer and will be the cheapest online. Arches is the no brainer if you dont know what to pick but want something thats top quality, the absolute best value, and will last a lifetime. And for many. they probably didnt read this because they knew where to go to get the best deal on the good stuff.

Fair price for a great product!

Love Arches paper, good quality and product, started painting with a cheaper watercolor paper and now have started using this and love how the paper adds to refinement to my work.