Arches Aquarelle Block

Heavyweight cotton blocks for perfectly flat painting

Size 12 x 16in

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Hand-picked by the Tom’s Studio team – the best of the best.

A premium watercolour block from one of the world’s most respected paper makers, selected for its outstanding quality, texture and performance.

Each block features robust 300 gsm sheets glued on all four sides, helping to reduce buckling while you work – perfect for heavier washes and more saturated colour. Available in Hot Press (Satine), Cold Press (NOT) and Rough finishes, the paper supports everything from precise detail to expressive, painterly marks, with excellent absorbency and long-lasting archival quality.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 9 x 12in (23 x 31cm) or 12 x 16in (31 x 41cm)
  • Pagination: 20 sheets
  • Paper weight: 300 gsm
  • Paper type: 100% cotton
  • Binding: Glue bound (all four sides)

Hot Press (HP)
Smooth, almost velvety.
Great for: detailed work, ink + watercolour, botanicals, crisp edges. Paint glides quickly, dries a little faster, and you get sharp lines.

Cold Press (CP)
The classic “watercolour texture”. Gently toothy, versatile, forgiving.
Great for: almost everything – landscapes, sketching, mixed techniques. It gives you texture without overpowering fine detail.
Note: also sometimes referred to NOT i.e. Not Hot Press

Rough
Bold, dramatic texture.
Great for: expressive work, loose washes, granulating pigments. The surface catches pigment beautifully for natural, atmospheric effects.

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