Collection: Arches Watercolour Papers

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Why Artists\nChoose Arches Watercolour Paper","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"100% Cotton\nComposition","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nArches uses fine, silky cotton linters to produce naturally strong, stable, and\nbright white paper that doesn’t yellow over time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Durable\n& Versatile","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nThis paper can handle "},{"type":"text","value":"heavy washes, scrubbing, lifting, and reworking","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"—making\nit ideal for professionals and beginners alike."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Archival\nQuality","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Acid-free and long-lasting","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", Arches Watercolour Paper won’t degrade,\ndiscolour or become brittle, ensuring your artwork remains preserved for years\nto come."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Multiple\nTextures","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nChoose from "},{"type":"text","value":"hot-pressed (smooth)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"cold-pressed (textured)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", or "},{"type":"text","value":"rough","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nfor your desired artistic effect."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"📄 Arches Watercolour Paper Types","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Hot-Pressed","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nSmooth and fine-grained, ideal for "},{"type":"text","value":"detailed work, ink, calligraphy, and\ncontrolled washes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Perfect for artists who want a clean finish with minimal\ntexture."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cold-Pressed\n(NOT)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nThe most popular choice for traditional watercolourists. Offers a "},{"type":"text","value":"balanced\nsurface","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"—not too smooth, not too rough—for "},{"type":"text","value":"light washes and detail","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Rough","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nHas a pronounced texture, making it ideal for "},{"type":"text","value":"expressive brushwork","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":",\ngranulating pigments, and dramatic watercolour effects."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🧑‍🎨 Arches FAQs","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What side of Arches Watercolour Paper do I\npaint on?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYou can paint on "},{"type":"text","value":"either side","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"—both are crafted to perform well. Many\nartists prefer the side with more texture for stronger watercolour effects."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is Arches Watercolour Paper made from cotton?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, it is made from "},{"type":"text","value":"100% cotton fibre","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", which provides excellent\nabsorbency, strength, and long-lasting whiteness."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is Arches paper good for beginners?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAbsolutely. While it’s professional-grade, the "},{"type":"text","value":"forgiving surface","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and "},{"type":"text","value":"resistance\nto warping","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" make it a fantastic option for learners too."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can Arches Watercolour Paper be used for mixed\nmedia?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes! It works beautifully with "},{"type":"text","value":"acrylics, inks, gouache, pastels","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and\neven "},{"type":"text","value":"oils","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (when primed correctly). Its strength makes it ideal for\nexperimenting with multiple techniques."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use Arches for oil painting?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, but you must first "},{"type":"text","value":"prime the surface with gesso or an oil primer","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" to\nensure proper adhesion and protection."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What weights are available?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"190gsm\n(90lb)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Lighter weight for light washes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"300gsm\n(140lb)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Ideal for most watercolour techniques (may\nneed stretching)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"640gsm\n(300lb)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Heavyweight paper that requires "},{"type":"text","value":"no\nstretching","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Does Arches Watercolour Paper need to be\nstretched?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nOnly "},{"type":"text","value":"lighter weights","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (190gsm–300gsm) need stretching for large wet\nwashes. The "},{"type":"text","value":"640gsm paper does not warp","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", even with heavy applications of\nwater."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can you frame Arches watercolour artwork\nwithout glass?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, some artists do—but for "},{"type":"text","value":"longevity and protection","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", we recommend\nframing under "},{"type":"text","value":"glass or acrylic","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" to protect from UV and moisture."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is it acid-free?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, Arches is "},{"type":"text","value":"acid-free and archival","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", meaning your artwork will stand\nthe test of time without yellowing or deteriorating."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🛍 Shop\nArches Watercolour Paper Online at Art to Art","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Ready to take your art to the next level?\nExplore the "},{"type":"text","value":"full Arches Watercolour Paper range","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" online at Art to Art.\nAvailable in "},{"type":"text","value":"pads, blocks, and sheets","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", Arches is the ideal surface for "},{"type":"text","value":"serious\nartists and creative professionals","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Order today and get "},{"type":"text","value":"same day dispatch","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nacross Australia. Need more guidance? Check out our [Paint & Paper Buying\nGuide] or contact our team for expert advice."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]}]}