ARCHES 140lb COLD PRESS NATURAL WHITE 22''x30''

Important Note for Printmakers:
While this paper is designed primarily for watercolor and wet media, it can be used for etching and intaglio. Due to its extra sizing, the surface may require soaking overnight (or longer) to properly soften and prepare it for printmaking techniques.

Arches Watercolor Sheet – 22" x 30", 140lb Cold Press, Natural White
A cornerstone of traditional watercolor, the Arches 140lb Cold Press Natural White sheet combines superior strength, balanced texture, and time-tested quality. Made from 100% cotton with a warm-toned natural white surface, this paper is favored by artists for its consistent performance and luxurious feel.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 140lb (300gsm)

• Surface: Cold press – textured with moderate tooth

• Color: Natural white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally

• Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Traditional watercolor painting

• Wet-on-wet and drybrush techniques

• Lifting, layering, and glazing

• Mixed media, gouache, and ink

Features & Benefits:

• Balanced cold press texture for both fine detail and expressive strokes

• Holds up to aggressive reworking and repeated washes

• Natural white surface provides warmth and subtle contrast

• Long-lasting, archival paper made to museum-quality standards

• Deckled edges add elegance to finished works

Trusted by watercolorists for generations, this sheet is a staple for artists who value performance and beauty in every brushstroke.