ARCHES 90lb 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", 90lb Rough Press, Natural White
Light in weight but full of character, the Arches 90lb Rough Press Natural White sheet delivers a dynamic texture in a more flexible format. This 100% cotton sheet features a coarse surface ideal for capturing pigment variation, brush texture, and atmospheric effects—particularly for artists who prefer lighter paper for collage, sketching, or mounted work.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 90lb (185gsm)

• Surface: Rough press – bold, textured grain

• Color: Natural white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized inside and out

• Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Lightweight watercolor and sketch work

• Dry media or drybrush with dramatic texture

• Printmaking and experimental collage

• Artists seeking Arches quality in a more flexible sheet

Features & Benefits:

• Rough texture enhances expressive, broken brushstrokes

• Lighter weight for easy mounting or layering

• Responds well to lifting, reworking, and transparent techniques

• Acid-free and archival, despite its lighter touch

• Excellent option for studies, sketchbooks, or exploratory work

Ideal for artists who want the raw feel of rough press in a sheet that moves with them.