Arches

This 140 lb high-tech paper was specifically designed for oil painting, yet it maintains the look and feel of traditional Arches papers. It features a powerful, efficient oil barrier that absorbs water, solvents, and binders evenly while allowing the paint and pigment to remain on the surface.

Now available in convenient pads, Arches Oil Paper is "ready to use” without preparation. Specifically designed for oil painting, this 140 lb (300 gsm) paper features an efficient oil barrier that absorbs water, solvents, and binders while allowing the paint and pigment to remain on the surface.

Mouldmade in France, this clear, white paper is recommended for screenprinting and, if slightly moistened, for intaglio. Arches 88 is a heavyweight (140 lb) 100% cotton fiber paper. It's acid-free, neutral pH, buffered, and is unsized for high absorption.

Mouldmade in France for printmaking and publishing, Arches Cover has a pronounced grain, one watermark, and two natural deckle edges. It works beautifully as a drawing surface. 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, pH neutral, internally sized and buffered.

Made on a cylinder mould from 100% cotton, Arches Drawing Paper Pads work well with pencils, pastels, charcoal, inks, pens, gouache, and felt tip pens. Acid-free; no optical brightening agents. Extra White (110 lb, 180 gsm) or Cream (123 lb, 200 gsm). 16-sheet blocks.

Arches Platine is a 100% cotton, acid-free paper made with no optical brighteners. Created in conjunction with fine art photographers and specially sized for platinum printing, it is recommended for platinum and alternative photo processes. This mouldmade, 310 gsm paper features a smooth surface, b

A favorite of fine art schools around the world, the paper in Arches Sketch Pads is natural white, made from 75% cotton and weighs 70 lb (105 gsm). Acid-free and contains no OBAs. Use with pastels, pencils, charcoal, sanguine crayons, inks, pens, and felt pens. 20-sheet pads.

This popular, fine French printmaking paper has a smooth, absorbent surface. Rives Papers, are acid free, 100% cotton, soft-sized and buffered, perfectly suited for lithography, intaglio, screenprinting, relief printing, linocut, collotype, and drawing.

Mouldmade without optical brighteners or bleaches. Has two deckle edges, 2 waterline edges, and a watermark. Same durability and strength as Natural White Sheet, and pulp is brighter to show colors more intensely from surface.

Arches papers aren't just for watercolors. Use them also for drawing, calligraphy, gouache, printmaking, acrylics, and even digital printing. Manufactured from pure cotton fiber, they are so durable they will remain vibrant for centuries stored properly.

Arches watercolor papers are mouldmade in France, with 100% cotton fiber content. They are acid-free, pH-neutral, gelatin-sized, and air-dried. You can rely on Arches to always be consistent.

Perfect for plein air painting and convenient for travel, Arches Watercolor Pads are ideal for both professional artists and students. Choose spiral-bound or fold-over 12-sheet pads in a variety of finishes.