Arches Watercolor Pad, 9 x 12

This is my favorite watercolor paper. It is sturdy enough to really saturate and I don’t tape it down but hold it up and let the water and paint flow where I want it to go. It has a nice surface texture gives very good textures when used dry. It is less expensive than 300 pound which I also like, but can be taped down with good results.

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.

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.

Arches makes the best watercolor paper in the world.

It was great.

This paper is rough and forgiving. I can erase with water, let dry, and paint again. It blends colors well. ABOSOLUTE FAVORITE!

The paper quality ‘rough’ is as described with timely delivery.

Arches is simply the best

The best watercolor paper

Takes watercolor nicely. The rough surface allows you to use more water without warping the paper.