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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 Block – 14" x 20", 140lb Rough Press
Big, bold, and built to perform, the Arches 14" x 20" Rough Press Watercolor Block gives expressive painters an expansive surface to explore movement, mood, and material. The rough press texture provides dramatic granulation and lift, supporting rich pigments and layered techniques with ease and consistency.
Size: 14" x 20"
Weight: 140lb (300gsm)
Surface: Rough press – coarse texture
Binding: Glued on all four sides (block)
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Color: Natural white
Composition: 100% cotton
Sizing: Gelatin-sized inside and out
Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France
Ideal For:
Granulating and textured watercolor effects
Lush landscapes and seascapes
Abstract and gestural painting
Heavily pigmented wet techniques
Features & Benefits:
Rough texture showcases pigment beautifully
Holds up to rewetting, scrubbing, and layering
Generous size perfect for full compositions
Stays flat while working thanks to block format
Archival and acid-free for museum-quality results
This is the block that invites you to loosen up, go bold, and let the paper become part of the art.
