Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12x16-Inch, 20 Sheets

Trusted by artists for centuries, Arches Cold Press Watercolor Blocks deliver professional-grade paper built for serious artwork. This 12″ × 16″ block includes 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press watercolor paper, offering a balanced surface texture that works beautifully for washes, layering, and detailed line work.

Made from 100% cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine, Arches paper is known for its durability and ability to handle heavy water without warping or breaking down. Each sheet is acid-free, natural white, and internally and externally gelatin-sized, allowing pigments to sit on the surface while still absorbing evenly. The sheets are glued on all four sides, keeping the paper flat during painting so artists can work without stretching the paper first.

Cold press texture provides a slight tooth that grips pigment well, making this paper excellent for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, and airbrush work. Whether you’re building layered washes or doing precise illustration work, Arches paper gives artists a reliable surface that performs consistently.

Features
• 12″ × 16″ watercolor block
• 20 sheets per block
• 140 lb / 300 gsm cold press paper
• 100% cotton artist-grade paper
• Natural white, acid-free archival paper
• Gelatin sized for strength and pigment control
• Glued on all four sides to prevent buckling
• Great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, and airbrush

Professional watercolor paper with the durability and performance artists expect.

• Paper made with natural cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine
• Great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing
• Made with a natural gelatin sizing
• 20 sheets of natural white, acid-free, 100% cotton paper
• 12"X16" cold press 140lb / 300g