Watercolor Paper and Pads

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.

A lightweight but sturdy sheet perfect for students, Blick Student Watercolor Paper is a textured, white, acid-free paper created for both quality and value. Suitable for a variety of watercolor and drawing techniques. 90 lb. Acid-free and pH-neutral.

This textured, white, acid-free paper was created for both quality and value. Additional sizing makes it perfect for watercolor applications, but it's also suitable for drawing techniques and erasing. Paper is 140 lb (297 gsm) weight.

Canson XL Watercolor Pads feature 30 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) student-quality paper, ideal for a variety of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. The pads feature a heavyweight Euro Fold cover that makes them ideal for field work as well as the studio.

Portofino is the hot-press companion to Italia Acquerello's fine cold-press papers.It delivers a beautiful, silky smooth surface that gives traditional wet techniques a new look. Portofino is designed specifically for wet media.

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.

Blick Premier Watercolor Paper is internally and externally sized. Its surface is created using natural woolen felts, to withstand scrubbing and other wet techniques without tearing. Professional quality, 100% cotton, acid-free, and archival. Use for watercolors, gouache, inks, and acrylics.

The transparent nature of the watercolor technique makes paper a vital part of the finished look. Bockingford Tinted Paper offers the artist a unique environment for watercolor painting with the addition of a colored background.

This brilliant white sheet is made naturally without the use of optical brighteners. Each sheet is 22" × "30 (559 mm × 762 mm). Sheets have two natural deckles and two cut edges.

Traditional warm white paper. They are mould-made of 100% cotton and are acid free/pH neutral. Sheets have two natural deckled edges and two cut edges.

Fluid 100 is a 100% cotton, natural white paper that is internally and externally gelatin-sized to achieve an archival standard of permanence. Available in two weights and two surfaces.

Hahnemühle Harmony Watercolor Paper is a natural white paper for all wet painting techniques. Surface sizing allows colors to be lifted or corrected easily. Masking fluids, masking tape, and erasers can be used without damaging the surface. 140 lb (300 gsm). Acid-free and archival.

Indigo Artpapers Flax Blend Watercolor Paper is a 75% cotton/25% flax blend, good for all waterbased media. Cold press, acid-free, internally/externally sized. Four deckles and a watermark. 22" × 30" sheets. Two weights. Produced in an environmentally friendly way.

Handcrafted to perfection using 100% cotton rags, every Indigo Artpapers cold press sheet is exceptionally durable and features four natural deckle edges. The sheets are acid-free, internally and externally sized, and watermarked, suitable for all waterbased media. 22" x 30" sheets.

Since 1590, the Lana mill has been supplying European watercolorists with the finest papers. Lanaquarelle is made on a cylinder mould machine, giving it the look and feel of a handmade paper, but with better consistency. 100% cotton with neutral pH.

Use any painting and drawing media you choose on this fine quality, crisp white paper! Multimedia/Aquarelle Paper consists of 100% cotton fiber, is acid-free, and has a neutral pH. The paper is 140 lb (300 gsm) weight, and has an uneven textured surface.

Legion Stonehenge Aqua Cold Press Black Watercolor Paper is a synthetically sized, 140 lb (300 gsm) black watercolor paper that is pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free. Use it with metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent watercolor paints, plus a wide range of other media.

Stonehenge Aqua is as finely crafted as it is affordable. Wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, it has a wonderful crispness that anchors your work across every task and technique. Stonehenge Aqua accepts multiple layers of color in a controllable manner.

Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely strong and durable. PH neutral.

Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper offers excellent color laydown, lifting ease, and responsiveness. Next-generation, gelatin-free sizing for easy corrections. 100% cotton paper with superior absorbency and strength. Internally/externally sized.

Moulin du Roy is a mouldmade, 100% cotton, French watercolor paper that features enhanced surface cohesion to allow the application of several layers of paint without damaging the surface. Special mass and surface sizing provide wet strength and allow for easy, even spreading of pigments.

Professionals love this paper's superb performance and resistance to distortion. Mouldmade of 100% cotton, Saunders Waterford is gelatin sized. Neutral pH. Each sheet has two natural and two tear deckles. Endorsed by the English Royal Watercolor Society.

Developed using a hybrid manufacturing process, the surface of Schut Noblesse paper has undergone a proprietary gelatin sizing process that delivers extraordinarily brillant colors. Made from 100% cotton, this acid-free, off-white paper is best suited for experienced artists. 140 lb (300 gsm).

Shizen Black Watercolor Paper is a professional-grade, 100% cotton rag paper externally and internally sized with vegan sizing. This 100% recycled, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper is acid-free. Choose cut or deckle edges. For metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent watercolors, and dry media.

Shizen Professional Watercolor Paper is an acid-free, 100% cotton, white watercolor paper that is internally sized and has a rough surface. Handmade in India from 100% recycled materials. Choose hot press or cold press. 140 lb (300 gsm).

All Shizen papers are handmade in India from 100% recycled materials using a pollution-free process. This acid-free white watercolor paper is 100% cotton and internally sized, with a rough surface.

Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper is made with an innovative combination of cotton and synthetic fibers that work beautifully with all watercolor techniques. This lightweight 80 lb (170 gsm) sheet was created to reduce buckling and swelling.

This is a traditional, white, "old world" paper with excellent surface strength allowing extensive reworking and paint removal. Each cold press, 100% cotton sheet contains four deckle edges. Sheets feature a random texture but with uniform performance.

Strathmore Imperial 500 Series Watercolor Paper is very strong, and is harder sized than "Old World" papers, providing greater water hold-out for improved color lifting and blending. This paper has a random texture but with uniform performance.

The Ready Cut line features Strathmore’s 500 Series premium watercolor paper that has been pre-cut into standard-size sheets. This 100% cotton paper is archival, lignin-free, acid-free, and available in cold press and hot press finishes.

Created in France on a traditional cylinder mould, Winsor & Newton Classic Watercolor Paper is made from 100% archival cellulose. This 140 lb cold press paper is internally and externally sized for optimum performance. Two deckle edges and two cut edges. 22" x 30" sheets.

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paper is created from high-quality 100% cotton fibers. Made on a traditional cylinder mould, every sheet has deckle edges and a watermark. Bright white color with no OBAs. Acid-free. Two weights, three surfaces. 22" x 30" sheets.

A lightweight but sturdy sheet perfect for students, Blick Student Watercolor Paper is a textured, white, acid-free paper created for both quality and value. Suitable for a variety of watercolor and drawing techniques. 90 lb. Acid-free and pH-neutral.

Available in both cold press and hot press surfaces, Blick Studio Watercolor Paper by Fabriano is excellent for watercolors, tempera, gouache, acrylics, inks, markers, drawing materials, and mixed media.

This textured, white, acid-free paper was created for both quality and value. Additional sizing makes it perfect for watercolor applications, but it's also suitable for drawing techniques and erasing. Paper is 140 lb (297 gsm) weight.

Canson Lightweight Watercolor Paper is perfect for instruction because of its economical price. Each 90 lb (210 gsm) sheet is acid-free, and good for experimenting with wash techniques. Individual sheets.

Canson Montval Watercolor paper is a French-made student watercolor paper with cut edges on all sides. Acid-free. 124 lb (265 gsm) and 140 lb (300 gsm) papers.

Canson Foundation Montval Watercolor Rolls are great for creating artworks large or small without being restricted by a particular paper size. Montval is a French-made, acid-free watercolor paper for heavy watercolor and acrylic work, plus dry and mixed media.

Fine quality, acid-free, warm white paper provides excellent color stability, color representation, and surface strength. This cold press paper is art student grade, buffered and resistant to mildew. Use it for watercolor, acrylic, and gouache.

Fabriano knows that although students can't afford premium papers, they need quality to learn proper technique. This economical, high quality paper is perfect. Constructed of 25% cotton and lignin free cellulose with a cold or hot press surface. Acid free.

Turn a child's into a finished masterpiece with Art1st Gold Frame Watercolor Paper. This student-grade watercolor paper has an ornate gold border for a finished look. A portion of the proceeds benefits Fresh Artists program and under-resourced schools. 30-sheet packs.

Perfect for educational settings, Richeson Bulk Watercolor Paper is a machine-made cold press paper made from 100% wood pulp. This acid-free paper lifts well, has no deckles, and is available in two weights. Bulk packs let you order only as much as you need.

Intended for younger artists, the Roaring Spring Watercolor Pad holds 25 sheets of 9" x 12" watercolor paper with a vellum finish. Designed for watercolors, it also works well with other types of paint, markers, and crayons. It is tapebound.

A heavyweight, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper with a cold press surface to accept a variety of watercolor techniques. Acid-free.

A Cold Press professional surface for intermediate and advanced watercolor students. Acid-free. 140 lb (300 gsm) weight. Deckle is on the 15" side of the 15" x 22" sheets and on the 30" side of the 22" x 30" sheets.

Ideal for pattern drawing and meditative art, these affordable, pre-cut artist Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper Artist Tile sheets help make the process of combining repetitive marks, circles, lines, and forms both fun and easy to learn.

Portofino is the hot-press companion to Italia Acquerello's fine cold-press papers. It delivers a silky smooth surface that gives traditional wet techniques a new look. It is designed for wet media, such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and ink.

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.

Blick Premier Watercolor Blocks contain professional-quality paper made on a traditional cylinder mould. Internally and externally sized, it withstands scrubbing and other wet techniques. Glued on four sides. 100% cotton, acid-free, and archival. For watercolors, gouache, inks, and acrylics.

Canson Montval is a fine quality, acid-free, natural white, mildew resistant watercolor paper. 15-sheet blocks. 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold Press.

These watercolor blocks each contain 12 sheets of professional-quality, acid-free paper that offers excellent absorption and color rendering. Mouldmade from 100% cotton fibers. Blocks are bound on all 4 sides, perfect for plein-air painting.

See your paintings in a new light with this extra white paper. Created without the addition of optical brighteners. Available in rough grain, hot, and cold press blocks. Paper weight is 140 lb (300 gsm). 20 sheets per block.

Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Blocks are glued on four sides. Perfect for Plein Air painting. Made from 100% cotton, are double-sized and are acid-free. The traditional warm white shade is created without the use of optical brighteners.

Fluid 100 is a 100% cotton, natural white paper that is internally and externally gelatin-sized to achieve an archival standard of permanence. Available in two weights and two surfaces.

Glued on the two long edges, the Fluid Easy-Block allows artists to paint right on the block without wetting or stretching the paper. Fluid Easy-Blocks contain 15 acid-free, cold press sheets. 140 lb (300 gsm).

Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper offers excellent color laydown, lifting ease, and responsiveness. Next-generation, gelatin-free sizing for easy corrections. 100% cotton paper with superior absorbency and strength. Internally/externally sized. 20-sheet blocks.

Lanaquarelle blocks are 100% cotton, neutral pH, 140 lb (300 gsm). The blocks consist of 20 sheets bound on 4 sides. Available in Cold Press, Hot Press, and Rough.

Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Blocks hold 10 or 15 sheets of finely crafted yet affordable watercolor paper. It accepts multiple layers of color, and colors can be easily manipulated without drying out. 100% cotton, pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free, with no OBAs.

Magnani is a mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper that also works with acrylics, tempera, pen-and-ink, graphite, and other media. Hot press, cold press, and rough press. Acid-free, pH-neutral, chlorine-free. Surface-sized and manually gelatin-sized. 140 lb (300 gsm). 20-sheet blocks.

Developed for use with watercolor paints, Moleskine Watercolor Blocks are also ideal for other wet media and dry media. The blocks hold 20 sheets of paper made from 35% cold press cotton fibers. Securely glued on all four sides, with a rigid, strong backing board for painting on the go.

Rembrandt Watercolor Paper is made from 25% cotton content, and has a cold press surface with a medium texture. Rembrandt Watercolor Paper Blocks hold 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper, glued on all four edges to prevent the paper from buckling while being painted on in the block.

Mouldmade of 100% cotton, Saunders Waterford is gelatin sized, and neutral pH. Each 140 lb (300 gsm) sheet has two natural deckles and two tear deckles. Blocks contain 20 sheets each.

Developed using a hybrid manufacturing process, the surface of Schut Noblesse paper has undergone a proprietary gelatin sizing process that delivers extraordinarily brillant colors. Made from 100% cotton, this acid-free, off-white paper is best suited for experienced artists. 140 lb (300 gsm).

Take these professional watercolor blocks into the field. The 100% cotton, acid-free, mould-made paper carries all the tradition and quality associated with the name Sennelier. 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper bound on all four sides.

A random-textured professional surface for intermediate and advanced watercolorists. The natural white color and cold press surface make it an ideal sheet for fine and even washes. The strong surface allows lifting and scraping applications.

Manufactured to the highest standards of quality, this 100% cotton watercolor paper is externally and internally sized for balanced absorbency and superior resilience. Mouldmade, yet looks and feels handmade. Strong and stable, with a natural bright whiteness. 20-sheet blocks. 140 lb (300 gsm).

Canson Artist Series Watercolor Book feature mouldmade Montval cold press watercolor paper, ideal for all wet media. The surface withstands scraping, erasing, and repeated washes. Wirebound books, with 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) micro-perforated, true size paper.

Canson Montval is a fine quality, acid-free, natural white, mildew resistant watercolor paper. The Montval Field Watercolor ArtBooks is a 20 sheet, hardcover, double wire bound pad, convenient for use outdoors. Sheets are 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold Press.

These beautiful hardcover watercolor journals are made in Italy and hold 30 sheets of acid-free, FSC certified paper. Internally and externally sized, with 25% cotton content. Sewn bindings allow Fabriano Hardcover Watercolor Journals to lie flat for wide landscapes.

Grumbacher Watercolor In & Out Pads hold 12 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press watercolor paper with optimized sizing for good wet and dry lifting. Unique “In & Out” pages can be removed for painting, reworking, scanning, and more.

This portable book holds 18 pages of the finest watercolor paper, accordion-folded for unlimited possibilities. Ideal for urban sketchers, the fine-grain yet durable 140 lb (300 gsm) paper is surface-sized for all watercolor techniques. Rugged, oversized cover and elastic closure.

Hahnemühle Watercolor Books are compact and portable, offering 30 sheets (60 usable pages) of natural white, 96 lb (200 gsm), acid-free paper with a finely grained surface. Their landscape format allows for full-width panoramic painting. Durable covers and flexible band closures.

Hand Book Travelogue Watercolor Journals offer watercolorists an attractive, practical option for painting on the go. Each journal holds 30 sheets of soft white, acid-free, 90 lb (200 gsm), cold press paper. Natural linen covers, rounded corners, elastic closure, clear storage envelope.

The Watercolor WiroPad is a hardbound double-wire pad that holds 24 sheets of Indigo Artpapers handmade watercolor paper. Made from 100% cotton fibers, the 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press paper is internally and externally sized for watercolor washes, erasing, and scraping.

The Moleskine Art Collection Watercolor Notebook is the portable atelier for painting and drawing with watercolors. The heavy 200 gsm, acid-free, cold press paper is threadbound into a black bound cardboard cover with rounded corners. Bookmark, elastic closure, inner pocket. 5" x 8-1/4".

Moleskine Folio is a top-quality collection dedicated to creativity, expression, and design. All papers used for the Folio Collection are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified.

The latest addition to the classic hardcover Moleskine line of notebooks is for the watercolor artist on the go. 200gsm, 25% cotton cold pressed, watercolor paper is thread-bound to the Moleskine textured covers.

The watercolor paper in Shizen Watercolor Journals is internally and externally sized. Each wirebound journal holds 24 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) acid-free white paper, with either a cold press (rough) or hot press (smooth) surface. 100% recycled cotton content.

It has a spiral, hardbound leather-like cover, and contains alternating pages of 140 lb (300 gsm), acid-free, Cold Press watercolor paper and 60 lb (89 gsm) medium surface sketch paper.

Strathmore's Hardbound Art Journals offer artists more choices in a hardbound format, such as 400 Series watercolor paper, Smyth-sewn binding that allows the books to lay flat when open, and a lightly textured, matte, chocolate brown cover.

Flexible and lightweight, the Strathmore Softcover Watercolor Art Journal holds 24 sheets of acid-free, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper. Ideal for use with watercolors, gouache, and acrylics, 400 Series watercolor paper has a natural white color and cold press surface that allows for fine and even washes.

Strathmore Watercolor Travel Series Pads and Journals are designed for on-location artwork. Made from 100% cotton, the cold press watercolor paper is tough and resilient. The pads hold 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper. The journals hold 12 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper.

Handmade in France, this beautifully wirebound journal is ideal for documenting visual experiences. The Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Journal contains the finest 100% cotton mouldmade watercolor paper. Acid-free. Cold press. 140 lb (300 gsm). 15 sheets.

Portofino is the hot press companion to Italia Acqerello's fine cold-press papers. It delivers a silky smooth surface that gives traditional wet techniques a new look. Portofino is designed for wet media, such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and ink.

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.

This watercolor paper is acid-free and pH neutral. Cold Press surface.

This cold pressed sheet is great for students. It is perfect for use with watercolor but can also be used for multi-media applications. Pads have 15 sheets tape bound on the short side for easy removal. Acid-free, 140 lb (300 gsm).

Priced for the beginning artist, these economical pads contain 15 sheets of acid-free Blick Essentials Watercolor Paper - ideal for light washes or for perfecting techniques. The paper is easy to rework, making it perfect for combining wet and dry media. 90 lb.

Priced for the beginning artist, these economical pads contain 15 sheets of heavyweight, acid-free Blick Studio Watercolor Paper — ideal for a variety of watercolor techniques! Made in the USA. The pads are available in three sizes, in both tapebound and spiral-bound formats. 140 lb.

Perfect for all your modern calligraphy and lettering needs, Canson Lettering Pads are available in two varieties for either marker or watercolor work. Each pad contains a practice sheet.

Canson Montval is a fine quality, acid-free, natural white, mildew resistant watercolor paper. Prized for its texture and resistance to repeated washing, this paper is suitable for all wet media techniques, including acrylic painting.

Canson XL Watercolor Pads feature 30 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) student-quality paper, ideal for a variety of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. The pads feature a heavyweight Euro Fold cover that makes them ideal for field work as well as the studio.

A professional-quality, acid-free paper that offers excellent absorption and color rendering. The paper is mouldmade from 100% cotton fibers and tape bound into a pad for easy removal. Ideal for all wet techniques. Pads contain 12 sheets.

Made from 50% post-consumer recycled materials, this heavy-duty watercolor pad is perfect for watercolor mediums of all kinds including watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils, gel sticks, and watercolor paints. The 9"x12" pad contains 15 sheets.

Made from a blend of 25% cotton and lignin-free cellulose, the paper in the Fabriano Studio Watercolor Fat Pad is internally and externally sized. For beginning and advanced artists and fine art students, and a wide range of media. Tapebound. Holds 60 sheets of cold press, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper.

Fabriano Studio Watercolor Pads are priced for students and beginners yet contain what feels like a professional-grade paper. Available in a variety of popular sizes and two weights, the paper in Fabriano Studio Watercolor Pads is ideal for a variety of media.

Join the Fredrix revolution! This innovative 100% cotton artist canvas combines the texture of a natural, woven fabric with a specially formulated gesso designed for all water-based paints. It delivers a unique look that can only be captured on canvas.

Legion Stonehenge Aqua Cold Press Black Watercolor Paper is a synthetically sized, 140 lb (300 gsm) black watercolor paper that is pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free. Use it with metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent watercolor paints, plus a wide range of other media.

Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely strong and durable.

Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper offers excellent color laydown, lifting ease, and responsiveness. Next-generation, gelatin-free sizing for easy corrections. 100% cotton paper with superior absorbency and strength. Internally/externally sized. 12-sheet pads.

Royal Talens Ecoline Watercolor Paper has a smooth, cold press texture that is particularly well-suited for Ecoline liquid watercolors and watercolor paints. Great for product design, illustration, fashion design, calligraphy, even children's drawings. Two weights. Made in Germany.

This watercolor paper has a Cold Press surface and is ideal for working in all water-based media, including watercolor, tempera, acrylic, gouache, or poster paint. Each pad contains 15 sheets of 90 lb (190 gsm) acid-free, cold press paper.

A heavyweight, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper with a cold press surface to accept a variety of watercolor techniques. Priced especially for the beginner. Acid-free. 12-sheet pads. Spiral bound on the short side. Pads now feature actual size sheets when paper is trimmed from the binding.

Strathmore's tape bound pads contain the same acid-free, heavyweight sheets found in the spiral pads, but with the benefit of easy removal. 12 sheets of 140 lb paper per pad.

A random-textured professional surface that will allow lifting and scraping applications. Popular with watercolorists because of the fine and even washes that can be achieved. Acid-free. 140 lb (300 gsm). 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and 12" x 12" sizes are tape bound. All other sizes are wire bound on the shor

The heavyweight, cold press watercolor paper in Strathmore Vision Watercolor Pads provides even washes and good lifting for wet media techniques. Economical, 30-sheet pads. 140 lb (300 gsm). Chipboard backing. Customizable cover. Made in the USA.

Strathmore Watercolor Travel Series Pads and Journals are designed for on-location artwork. Made from 100% cotton, the cold press watercolor paper is tough and resilient. The pads hold 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper. The journals hold 12 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) paper.

An optimal surface for metallic and interference paints, Van Gogh Black Watercolor Paper Pads hold 12 sheets of 100% cellulose, 140 lb (360 gsm) paper with a fine grain. The internally sized paper also works well with acrylic inks, gouache, and pencils. Acid-free. Gluebound pads.

The paper in Winsor & Newton Classic Watercolor Pads is made from the finest-quality cellulose wood pulp. High-quality yet affordable, it is made in France on a traditional mould. Internally and externally sized. Acid-free and pH-neutral. 12-sheet pads. 140 lb (300 gsm).

American Easel WaterMedia Panels are a perfect surface for any watercolor medium. They're ready to use — no prep required. High-quality birch panels are triple-coated with an acid-free, archival acrylic formula. The result is a lightly textured surface that resembles cold press watercolor paper.