ARCHES 300lb ROUGH PRESS BRIGHT 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", 300lb Rough Press, Bright White
Let your brush dance on texture with the Arches 300lb Rough Press Bright White sheet. This heavyweight, coarse-grain paper emphasizes granulation and brushwork while showcasing the brilliance of your colors on a bright white base. It’s the ideal sheet for expressive watercolorists who want bold texture and vibrant clarity.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 300lb (640gsm)

• Surface: Rough press – pronounced texture

• Color: Bright white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized inside and out

• Manufacturing: Made on a traditional cylinder mould in France

Ideal For:

• Granulating pigments and expressive mark-making

• Abstract, landscape, and loose watercolor styles

• Gouache, wet media, and mixed media with texture

• Artists who work large and bold without surface prep

Features & Benefits:

• Bright white surface enhances pigment luminosity

• Rough texture adds movement, depth, and granulation

• 300lb paper eliminates the need to stretch or tape

• Resists warping and damage even with heavy water use

• Archival quality with excellent surface strength

This paper puts power in your paint and energy in every brushstroke.