Arches Bright White Watercolor Paper

Bright White 100% Cotton Rag Watercolor Paper Without Brighteners

Arches Bright White Watercolor Paper is mould-made in France, bright white 100% cotton rag watercolor paper without brighteners and considered the most popular in the world and a favorite among artists for over 500 years. The paper pulp is brighter than natural white, each gelatin-sized sheet has four deckle edges and may be repeatedly erased and over-painted on, while still maintaining its beautiful surface quality and integrity. Arches bright white paper is available in all three popular paper surface types and in 140lb & 300lb. The artists' choice for watercolor paper since 1492.

Arches Bright White Hot Pressed papers are plate smooth and are ideal for traditional watercolor techniques, as well as printmaking, pen and ink drawing, and airbrushing. The rich Arches Bright White Cold Pressed surface is a particular favorite of illustrators, watercolorists, and airbrush artists. For a bolder, more robust surface, Arches Bright White Rough provides just enough texture allowing for easy working, and is strong enough to maintain its character even after reworking. The Rough texture is also used by watercolorists, airbrush artists, and acrylic painters.

Arches Bright White 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper

Conservation: with alkaline reserve, acid-free, no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9706), fungicidal treatment to prevent the appearance of mould

Uses: ideal for watercolour painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic

Exclusive to ARCHES®: it is sized to the core with natural gelatin, which means it can be scratched without tearing or linting. It also preserves the luster and transparency of the colours whilst preventing paints from penetrating into the thickness of the paper.