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Arches papers aren’t just for watercolors. Also Use them also for drawing, calligraphy, gouache, printmaking, acrylics, and even digital printing. Manufactured from pure cotton fiber, they are so durable that they will remain beautiful and vibrant for centuries without conservation, if stored and handled properly.

Many artists say they choose Arches because working on an inferior surface just isn’t worth the effort. And no other watercolor paper provides such a huge selection of sizes, surfaces, and formats for creative expression.

Arches is the product of five centuries of papermaking experience. 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.

Arches Watercolor Blocks contain natural white, mouldmade watercolor paper that is cut and tapebound in convenient blocks. Sheets are 140 lb (300 gsm) weight, with 20 sheets per block. Several sizes of Cold Press blocks are also available in a 10 sheet, 300 lb (640 gsm) variety.

Professional Watercolor and Arches Gift Set — A great holiday gift, this limited edition set includes six 5 ml tubes of Professional Watercolor and a field brush in a sleek tin box, a Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable #4 brush, and a 20-sheet, 9" × 12" block of cold press, 140 lb Arches watercolor paper. Set colors are Burnt Umber, French Ultramarine, Hooker's Green, Permanent Rose, Winsor Yellow, and Yellow Ochre.

Shipping Note — Due to manufacturer distribution restrictions, Arches products cannot be shipped to addresses outside of North America.

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Arches Watercolor Blocks

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9/1/2017

5.0

Fantastic paper

By Heather K.

from Portland, OR

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I'm a huge fan of Arches watercolor blocks. I have been using the regular grain and recently purchased the hot pressed to try out. The paper holds up well under multiple washes and because of the smooth texture, holds fine details. I have tried other brands but Arches is my favorite.

9/1/2017

5.0

The Arches Blocks are excellent + very practical on trips

By Aquarellista

from Ottawa, Canada

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I use small format watercolour blocks in plein air when travelling.

8/29/2017

5.0

The price for these was terrific!

By Kim

from Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

watercolor painting

8/26/2017

5.0

I have used Arches for a long time.

By Laurie in Brandon

from Brandon VT

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I have used Arches for a long time and it is the go to paper I work with both 300 and 140 weight papers. Prefer 300lb and this is a great affordable option.

8/24/2017

3.0

Buyer Beware

By Olddavy

from Queen Creek, Ariz.

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I would caution customers from purchasing Arches watercolor blocks-- I should have listened to Stephen Quiller who offered this same advice in his book, Water Media Painting. Unfortunately the 300# block paper is simply a much lower quality than Arches' individual sheets as it is unable to withstand even a minor or gentle scrubbing let alone lifting without the paper shredding. It also buckles fairly easy with modest applications of water. Should've listened to Quiller.

8/22/2017

5.0

I love Arches Watercolor Blocks!

By Jan

from Santa Barbara

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

The ease of use and quality of materials make Arches Watercolor Blocks my watercolor paper of choice. Don't waste your time and $$ on "student grade" paper. Plus, the price of these blocks at DickBlick.com makes them an excellent price performer.

8/10/2017

4.0

I always buy this product for my paintings.

By Paula

from Chicago

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I use it for watercolor paintings

8/6/2017

5.0

Only Arches

By A.J., Watercolorist

from New York City

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

I use Arches cold press and rough. For the price (competitive) it simply is the best I've worked on. It can take a lot of water and is most forgiving if you need a correction made. Both wet and dry work, real tough paper, esp. the 300 lb., I haven't found anything to surpass it for the price.

8/5/2017

5.0

Arches Watercolor Blooks

By Watercolor Lover

from Acme, Michigan

Comments about Arches Watercolor Blocks:

My favorite watercolor paper. I love the blocks because it eliminates stretching and I can use when painting outside with ease.