ArchesWatercolor Block, Cold Press 14"X20"

BLOCKS are the WAY TO GO !The big ones at the top of my photo are $12 pieces of paper. Well worth it at twice the price.I've been an artist since high school so I already knew the value of excellent quality art supplies for the best outcome of your creative time applied. I spent 27 years making OTHER PEOPLE'S visions come to life on computers so I could stay employed as an artist. I recently retired and BOOM, out popped tons of paintings. Arches is known for the super duper durability of it's 100% cotton watercolor substrate, and wow it really is super durable. It stands up to pencil erasures, then latex masking, even tape gum and remains absorbent and without changes to the texture either. Do your painting on the top sheet still attached on the block, that way warping is minimal with large repeated washes. Removal from the block is super easy with a round edged knife because there's a spot at the top without the adhesive to easily insert your art knife, or a butter knife, anything semi-sharp. (dull but still a blade) "lifting" works great without the "Lifting Medium"Yes, this brand is expensive, but nothing else compares for the end-quality of your pieces. If you prematurely remove your painting from the block and warp the heck out of it, just gently wet the back, lay it face down on a non absorbing hard surface that's FLAT, set the block on it and weigh it down evenly all over. Next day; it's very flat with no damage to the image. HAPPY PAINTING !

I took a class online for watercolor and they emphasized good quality paper even for those starting out so I hit the bullet and bought this! Oh my gosh it is beautiful to work with. It takes a lot of abuse without getting distorted or tearing! I’m not professional but this sure makes me look good!

I am a watercolorist. I have tried many papers through the years. This is a great watercolor paper I count on to get the results I want.

Much easier for an armature to get professional-looking results. 100% cotton, not cellulose paper. The pads are gummed on all 4 edges. Paint wet on dry or wet on wet with the paper still on the pad—the Arches dries evenly without buckles or wrinkles, and colors blend naturally. It doesn’t easily get over-saturated or dry too quickly to prevent working a bit more slowly and carefully. Start small and treat yourself to what watercolor painting should fell like. You won’t go back to the cheaper stuff.

This watercolor paper holds up well to scrubbing salt off. Other papers have ruined paintings because of the inferior quality. The block keeps your painting flat and avoids ripples

What I used this for is watercolor media painting. What I like most is it’s available in so many sizes and the price is great!

This paper takes wet on wet and dry painting. Best for beginner or prop. Very little buckle and normally dries flat.

Great watercolor paper. Pricey but worth it

The greatest of all time

The paper is great - it's Arches. Only downside is that the block tends to break up, I wish the bonding was stronger.

Exactly as advertised

Der Block kam gut verpackt an und ich finde das Papier sehr gut.Fasst alle Aquarellisten scheinen auf das Papier zu schwören, den großen Unterschied konnte ich zwar bisher nicht erkennen, aber alle Papiere aus reiner Baumwolle liegen etwa auf dem gleichen Preisniveau, von daher bin ich zufrieden :)

Got at really good deal