ARCHES 140lb ROUGH 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 Rough Press, Natural White
The Arches 140lb Rough Press Natural White sheet is a favorite among painters who crave a tactile surface and a classic, warm-toned base. Its heavily textured grain showcases granulation, brush marks, and pigment movement, ideal for artists who embrace the expressive qualities of watercolor.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 140lb (300gsm)

• Surface: Rough press – coarse texture

• Color: Natural white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally

• Manufacturing: Traditional cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Expressive, high-texture watercolor work

• Heavy washes and wet-in-wet painting

• Granulating pigments, gouache, and ink

• Mixed media with bold brush handling

Features & Benefits:

• Coarse texture enhances pigment lift and variation

• Durable surface for reworking, scrubbing, and layering

• No need to stretch for most applications

• Warm, natural white tone flatters both muted and vibrant palettes

• Archival, acid-free, and built for permanence

A beautifully raw surface with a long-standing reputation among artists who paint with energy and spontaneity.