Arches Watercolor Paper - Hot Pressed

When it is time for pressing at the end of paper production, Hot Pressed watercolor paper gets the most thorough treatment, using heavy pressure with hot rollers. This creates a super smooth sheet, with none of the texture of a cold pressed or rough sheet.

Arches Hot Pressed watercolor paper is the professionals choice for detailed work, graphic art, and combining watercolor with other media, particularly pen and ink. Paintings done on hot pressed paper have a very modern look, because of the way the paint reacts on the surface. Because the paper is so smooth, every nuance and variation of the paint film show up with sharp clarity.

Offered in two different weights - 140lb. paper is quite thick and sturdy, resisting warping and buckling when wet, especially when the paper is taped or stretched. It is the most common sheet used. 300lb. sheets are super-thick, almost like a thin cardboard. You can paint directly on them with no drawing board, as they will not ripple when paint is applied. Recommended for larger pieces and for traveling.

Bright White - Hot Pressed 10 Packs

These unique small sheets are wonderful for creating minature artwork, hand-made bookmarks and artist trading cards. Fits perfectly into any mat or photo frame for a finished presentation. Offered in packs of ten, at a great price to stock up your studio.

Bright White - Hot Pressed Single Sheets

Perfect for finshed drawings and paintings, studies, scrapbooking and stationery. Available in all the standard sizes. Will fit into any mat or frame to display your creations.