Watercolor Papers

Master the art of sumi watercolor with Aitoh Hanshi Paper. Perfect for practicing semi watercolor techniques or creating with inks, watercolors, and other water-based media, this lightweight yet sturdy paper crisply displays every vibrant detail.

Arches watercolor paper’s unique sizing optimizes color absorption. The bright white color is made using pigments, not additives that can yellow over time. Centuries of Performance—Inspiring Creativity Since 1492.

Arches watercolor paper’s unique sizing optimizes color absorption while the natural white paper will not yellow over time. The Arches mill in Lorraine, France has been producing the finest 100% cotton mould-made watercolor papers for over 500 years.

Blick Premier Watercolor Paper is internally and externally sized. Its surface is created using natural woolen felts, to withstand scrubbing and other wet techniques without tearing. Professional quality, 100% cotton, acid-free, and archival. Use for watercolors, gouache, inks, and acrylics.

A lightweight but sturdy sheet, Blick Student Watercolor Paper is perfect for those just starting out in watercolors. This textured, white, acid-free paper is also suitable for drawing techniques and erasing. Archival and pH-neutral, Blick Student Watercolor Paper is not recommended for stretching.

Blick partnered with Fabriano—producer of the finest art papers for more than seven centuries—to develop this durable, versatile, economical, cold-press watercolor paper.

Blick Watercolor Paper is a textured, white, acid-free paper that blends quality and value. Sized for watercolors, it also lends itself to drawing techniques and erasing. 140 lb.

Excellent, all-purpose, cold pressed Watercolor Paper. Made in France. Ideal for students.

Fine-quality, acid-free, cold press watercolor paper in bulk packs for classroom use. Resistant to repeated washing, Canson Foundation Watercolor Paper is suitable for all wet techniques—watercolor, gouache, wash, and acrylic. Warm White.

A mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper that is both chlorine-free and acid-free with a neutral pH. An excellent choice for all water-based media, plus acrylics, ink, charcoal, graphite, and printmaking.

A mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper that is both chlorine-free and acid-free, with a neutral pH. An excellent choice for all water-based media, plus acrylics, ink, charcoal, graphite, and printmaking.

Fluid 100 is a 100% cotton, natural white paper that is internally and externally gelatin-sized for an archival level of permanence.

Grafix Dura-Bright Sheets are strong, versatile sheets with an opaque, ultra-smooth surface, ideal for use with watercolors, alcohol inks, sprays, gels, gel mediums, and acrylic paints. Made from polypropylene, this non-absorbent, pH-neutral surface is waterproof and heat-resistant, easy to cut with scissors, and it works well with die cutting machines.

Made from 70% renewable agave fiber and 30% cotton rag, Hahnemühle Agave Watercolor Paper is a high-quality, eco-friendly choice for environmentally conscious artists. This cold press, natural white paper features a stiff, smooth surface texture that is ideal for all watercolor techniques. Acid-free, archival-quality, vegan sizing.

Legion Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor Paper is a synthetically sized black watercolor paper that is pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free. Use it with metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent watercolor paints, plus a wide range of other media.

Stonehenge Aqua is a 100% cotton, finely-crafted yet affordable watercolor paper. Wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper has a wonderful crispness that lends itself to every task and technique. This 100% cotton, 140 lb.

Yupo is a unique alternative to traditional watercolor papers. Made of 100% polypropylene, it is an incredibly durable, stain-resistant, non-absorbent synthetic paper that holds ink with sharp precision.

For excellent color laydown, brush-to-paper responsiveness, and lifting ease, Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper is a wonderful choice.

Perfect for educational settings, Richeson Bulk Watercolor Paper is a machine-made cold press paper made from 100% wood pulp. This acid-free paper lifts well, has no deckles, and is available in two weights. Bulk packs let you order only as much as you need.

Used by professional around the world, Saunters Waterford watercolor paper is mouldmade from 100% cotton. Gelatin-sized and pH-neutral, each sheet has two natural deckles. Professionals love this paper for its superb performance and resistance to distortion.

This acid-free, white watercolor paper is 100% cotton and internally sized, with a rough surface. Shizen papers are handmade in India from 100% recycled cotton derived from t-shirt factories. The water used in making this paper is purified and then recycled after use.

Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper is a cold press sheet with a surface designed to support repeated washes and scrubbing. 140 lb. (300 gsm).

Standard size sheets for readymade frames and mats. Saves time and hassle, and makes framing easier and less expensive. This paper is harder-sized than "old world" papers, giving it excellent surface strength.

Crafted in Italy, Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paper features 100% cotton fibers that are internally and externally sized to provide impeccable strength. This naturally white paper maintains its integrity and premium texture even under multiple layers of watercolor paint.

Winsor & Newton Watercolor Paper is highly reflective, retaining all the natural transparency of watercolors and other wet media. Ideal for use with watercolors, gouache, and pen-and-ink, these 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press sheets are internally and externally sized for durability and optimal absorbency.

Superior quality, professional-grade watercolor ensures consistent results each time it’s used. 100% cotton, cylinder mouldmade with natural gelatin sizing provides true and vibrant colors that last. Acid-free and buffered, with an anti-microbial agent to help resist mildew.

Made on a traditional cylinder mould in a European mill, the paper in Blick Premier Watercolor Blocks is both internally and externally sized for optimum performance. Glued on all four sides, these blocks are great for painting on location. This professional-quality paper is made from 100% cotton.

Canson-Montval performs like professional paper, but it is economically priced. Canson-Montval performs like professional paper, but it is economically priced. Montval is acid free, buffered to protect fibers from contaminants, and has deep sizing to guarantee workability.

Fabriano Artistico Enhanced Traditional White Watercolor Blocks feature the same high-quality paper artists have trusted for years. They now also offer increased surface resistance, improved color lifting capabilities, and vegan-friendly sizing!

A mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper that is both chlorine-free and acid-free with a neutral pH. An excellent choice for all waterbased media, plus acrylics, ink, charcoal, graphite, and printmaking.

A mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper that is both chlorine-free and acid-free with a neutral pH. An excellent choice for all waterbased media, plus acrylics, ink, charcoal, graphite, and printmaking.

Fluid 100 is a 100% cotton, natural, white paper that is internally and externally gelatin-sized for an archival level of permanence. Fluid watercolor papers are crafted in small batches at slow speeds in a European paper mill.

Fluid watercolor papers have the strength and working integrity of more expensive mouldmade papers.

Hahnemühle The Collection Watercolor Blocks are made using eco-friendly energy sources in a family-owned mill which has operated in Dassel, Germany since 1584. Premium mouldmade paper crafted from 100% cotton rag, this 140 lb (300 gsm) acid-free paper features a cold press texture and vegan sizing.

For excellent color laydown, brush-to-paper responsiveness, and lifting ease, Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper is a wonderful choice.

Transform negative space into positive space with Legion Stonehenge Aqua Block Black Heavy Weight. Made with 100% cotton fibers, this innovative black paper was developed in collaboration with professional artists and specially sized for watercolor. It’s ideal for use with metallic or pearlescent watercolors, but also perfect with metallic pencils, gel pens, markers, pastels, pigment sticks, or inks.

Stonehenge Aqua is a 100% cotton watercolor paper that is finely crafted yet affordable. 15-sheet blocks. Wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper has a wonderful crispness that lends itself to every task and technique.

Round watercolor sheets in convenient blocks! This mouldmade, 100% cotton watercolor paper also works well with other media. 20-sheet blocks. 140 lb.

Used by professionals around the world, Saunders Waterford Watercolor Paper is mouldmade from 100% cotton. Gelatin-sized, pH-neutral, and available in three finishes. 140 lb.

This surface is designed to support repeated washes and scrubbing. It can be used with or without preliminary soaking and is highly resistant to rub-up when wet. 140 lb.

“The Master’s Choice” Watercolor Blocks feature acid-free, 100% cotton, Natural White papers. Sheets are internally and externally sized with for a surface that is both receptive to delicate watercolor and lifting techniques and resistant to pilling. With a sturdy 140 lb (300 gsm) weight, it is offered in hot press and cold press surfaces.

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Blocks offer a superior-quality surface for smooth, even washes. These 140 lb acid-free, archival quality sheets are made with 100% cotton fibers. They are internally and externally sized for optimal absorbency and durability strength. Blocks are available in cold press, hot press, and rough finishes and contain 20 sheets.

World's most popular hot press Watercolor Paper in convenient-sized pads for plein air and travel use. Arches watercolor paper is loved by watercolor enthusiasts around the globe and has been made in the same mill in Lorraine, France since 1492.

Ideal for beginning artists and a variety of techniques, these economical Blick Watercolor Pads hold 15 sheets of acid-free paper. Choose tapebound or spiral-bound pads. Made in the USA.

Canson Lettering Pads are perfect for all your modern calligraphy and lettering needs. Available in two varieties for either marker or watercolor work, each pad contains a practice sheet.

Economical yet high-performance Canson Montval Watercolor Artbook—a spiral-bound, hardcover book with 20 sheets of natural white, cold press, 140 lb. (300 gsm) paper.

Prized for its texture and resistance to repeated washing, Canson Montval is a student-grade, natural white, cold press paper, suitable for all wet media and wet media techniques, including watercolor, gouache, washes, and acrylic painting. Each wirebound pad holds 12 sheets of 140 lb.

Canson's top-selling XL watercolor pad is now available in a wirebound format! Excellent for a variety of media. The durable, textured, cold press paper in these watercolor pads stands up to repeated washes and other watercolor techniques.

Derwent Inktense Paper is 140 lb (300 gsm), Natural White, acid-free paper with a textured finish. Made from 100% cotton, it features a cold press texture and easily withstands multiple layers of vibrant Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints.

Fabriano 1264 Watercolor Pads contain cold press 140 lb (300 gsm) paper ideal for a variety of media, including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, acrylic ink, pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil.

Made from a blend of 25% cotton and lignin-free cellulose, the paper in the Fabriano Studio Watercolor Fat Pad is internally and externally sized. For beginning and advanced artists and fine art students, and a wide range of media. Tapebound. Holds 60 sheets of cold press, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper.

Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper Pads are acid-free, internally- and externally-sized, high-cotton-content paper in frame-ready sizes. The Studio Watercolor Paper pad collection features 200 gsm and 300 gsm top-glue pads at artist-friendly price points. 25% Cotton, this paper is eco-friendly—made of trees harvested from FSC C015523-certified, responsibly-managed forests in mills powered by hydro-electricity.

Studio postcard pads are a creative and convenient way to send handmade images of your travels to your family and friends. Each pad contains 20 cards. The cards are machine-made and measure 4" × 6" with a pre-printed postcard back. Paper is 140 lb weight.

Hahnemühle The Collection Watercolor Pad is premium mouldmade paper crafted from 100% cotton rag. This 140 lb (300 gsm) acid-free paper features a cold press texture and vegan sizing. It is ideal for watercolor and other wet media techniques. Tapebound on one side.

Available in Beige and Gray tones, Hahnemuhle Toned Watercolor Pads were created with urban sketchers in mind. Each glue-bound pad contains 20 sheets of superior-quality quality 200 gsm cold press watercolor paper, perfect for a range of mixed media and watercolor techniques. Sheets are acid-free, archival-quality, and internally and externally sized with vegan, starch-based sizing.

Legion Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor Paper is a synthetically sized, 140 lb (300 gsm) black watercolor paper that is pH-neutral, acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free. Use it with metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent watercolor paints, plus a wide range of other media.

Yupo is a unique alternative to traditional watercolor papers. It's an incredibly durable, stain-resistant, non-absorbent, synthetic paper that holds ink with razor sharp precision. This extraordinary surface also resists tearing and buckling and it remains perfectly flat.

For excellent color laydown, brush-to-paper responsiveness, and lifting ease, Canson L’Aquarelle Héritage Watercolor Paper is a wonderful choice.

Moleskine hardcover notebooks with cold pressed watercolor paper. Use the same notebook as Van Gogh, Matisse, Hemmingway, and Chatwin to capture your watercolor paintings.

Handcrafted in India using 100% recycled cotton derived from the garment industry, Shizen Design Black Watercolor Journals contain black, acid-free 140 lb (300 gsm) watercolor sheets with internal and external vegan sizing for absorption and durability. Available in Rough or Smooth Surface formats.

Internally and externally sized for absorption and durability, the paper in Shizen Watercolor Journals is available with a hot press (smooth) or cold press (rough) surface. The wirebound journals hold 24 sheets of acid-free, 140 lb. (300 gsm) white paper.

Economical, student-grade paper is suitable for beginning watercolorists or experimentation. It is one of the few student-grade watercolor sheets made with a felt finish similar to that of professional watercolor papers. 12 sheets/spiral bound pad.

An economical, student-grade paper, suitable for beginning watercolorists or experimentation. It is one of the few student-grade sheets made with a felt finish similar to that of professional watercolor papers. 12 sheets/tapebound.

The Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper Pads are designed to support repeated washes and scrubbing. The paper can be used with or without preliminary soaking and is highly resistant to rub-up when wet. 140 lb.(300 gsm) Cold pressed surface is ph neutral.

Strathmore Vision Watercolor Pads are an economical choice for all wet media techniques. This heavyweight, cold press watercolor paper provides good lifting and even washes for all wet media techniques. Strathmore Vision Watercolor Pads hold 30 sheets of 140 lb.

Expertly crafted in Italy on a traditional cylinder mould, Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Pads contain 15 sheets of premium 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press paper. Preserve all the natural luster and transparency of watercolors with these professional-quality papers, which are acid-free and archival-quality to prevent fading and yellowing over time.

Winsor & Newton Watercolor Pads are crafted from cotton and cellulose by expert Italian paper makers for use with watercolor, gouache, or pen and ink. The medium-grain fibers withstand layers of paint while also reflecting light to preserve the transparency of watercolor washes. Acid-free and made without optical brighteners, the paper’s naturally bright whiteness does not yellow over time.

Create mailable works of art with Winsor & Newton Watercolor Postcards. These sturdy cards feature a cold press texture and are ideal for use with watercolors, gouache, or pen and ink. Made in Italy from a durable blend of cotton and cellulose, they are acid-free and archival quality. Sheets have a naturally bright white color achieved without the use of optical whiteners.

Fine Painting Paper. No need for gesso—no preparation required! Arches Oil is a French-made, 300 gsm (140 lb. ), 4-deckled-edge paper specially formulated for oil painting, yet it maintains the look and feel of traditional Arches papers.

Fine Painting Paper. No need for Gesso. No preparation required! Arches Oil is a French-made 300 gsm (140 lb.

A heavyweight, rough surface, paper canvas that is an economical choice for oil and acrylic painting. Pre-primed. Matte finish.

Designed to appeal to students, Canson XL pads offer more sheets at a comparable or better price than other value pads in the marketplace. The French-made paper in Canson XL Oil and Acrylic Pads has a canvas texture and a bleedproof barrier so you can start painting immediately—no priming required.

The versatile paper in Strathmore 400 Series Acrylic Pads is ideal for use with acrylic paints, but its substantial weight and toothy surface also work well for other painting and drawing applications. Each pad contains 10 sheets of acid-free, heavyweight paper with a cream-colored linen finish.

Strathmore 400 Series Oil Painting Paper. This unique paper has a textured surface that mimics linen canvas. Available in individual sheets or 10-sheet pads with flip-over covers, it's a great alternative to canvas and painting boards.