Drawing PapersEvery artist has their own technique, style and preferred instruments. Each particular brand of paper has its own nuances that work differently with different techniques. It is up to the individual artist to choose the right substrate for their work. Even papers that are described in a similar manner have slightly different characteristics, so it is important to experiment and discover what is best for your work. While dozens of our papers are suitable for drawing of all kinds, we've taken the time to list the top 20 or so below. All are available in sheets, some in blocks, pads and rolls as well. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Acquerello Italia (CP Surface)
Acquerello Portofino (HP Surface)
Annigoni
Arches 88 Silkscreen
Arches Cover
Arches Text
Arturo Book & Cover
Bockingford
Bockingford Tints
Copperplate
Coventry
Drawing Bristol
Elle Erre
Fabriano Artistico
Folio
Frankfurt
German Ingres
Hosho
Ingres
Lana Easel Blocks
Lanaquarelle
Lenox 100
Magnani Acrilico
Magnani L''Antica Cartiera
Magnani Pastello
Multimedia Aquarelle
Murillo
Pescia
Rives BFK
Rives Lightweight and Heavyweight
Roma
Rosaspina
Saunders Waterford
Somerset Book
Somerset Rough, Satin, Velvet & Textured
Stonehenge
Tiepolo
Tiziano
Velata
Vergata
Cartiere Magnani has been making fine art paper since 1404. In the 600+ years since, they have mastered the delicate balance between old world knowledge and craftsmanship and state of the art papermaking techniques. Their Acquerello watercolor papers ine of blocks and pads reflect this balance. This natural white, 100% cotton mouldmade paper is ideal for all wet techniques including watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylics. Absent of acids and chlorine, this paper resists yellowing, provides excellent durability and allows maximum yield of colors applied.
Acquerello Italia is the Cold Pressed surface, and is more than simply a watercolor paper. It?s unique textured also makes it an excellent choice for all drawing applications.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Blocks
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
12x16
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
14x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
14x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
7x10
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
9x12
Full Sheets
140lb/300gsm
10 shts/pkg
22x30
275lb/550gsm
10 shts/pkg
22x30
Pads
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
12x12
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
12x12
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
4.5x9
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
6x15
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
6x6
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
8x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
8x8
Cartiere Magnani has been making fine art paper since 1404. In the 600+ years since, they have mastered the delicate balance between old world knowledge and craftsmanship and state of the art papermaking techniques. Their Acquerello watercolor papers ine of blocks and pads reflect this balance. This natural white, 100% cotton mouldmade paper is ideal for all wet techniques including watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylics. Absent of acids and chlorine, this paper resists yellowing, provides excellent durability and allows maximum yield of colors applied.
Acquerello Portofino is the Hot Pressed surface. This silky smooth surface gives traditional wet techniques a new look.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Blocks
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
12x16
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
14x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
14x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
9x12
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/block
7x10
Full Sheets
140lb/300gsm
10 shts/pkg
22x30
275lb/550gsm
10 shts/pkg
22x30
Pads
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
12x12
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
12x12
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
4.5x9
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
6x15
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
6x6
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
8x20
140lb/300gsm
20 shts/pad
8x8
Cartiere Magnani has been making fine art paper since 1404. In the 600+
years since, they have mastered the delicate balance between old world
knowledge & craftsmanship and state of the art papermaking
techniques. Their
papers perfectly reflect this balance. For drawing, we recommend
Annigoni, Pescia, Velata and Vergata papers. Click on the link below
for more information on these papers, including sizes, weights and
colors.
Annigoni is a unique paper. This beige 100% cotton paper contains wool fiber and colorants, adding a subtle depth to the sheet. An excellent choice for watercolor, acrylic, charcoal and pastels. This paper was originally designed by Maestro Pietro Annigoni, who used it for his studies. Chlorine-free, neutral pH.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Pads
250gsm
20 shts/pad
11x14
250gsm
20 shts/pad
13.78x17.72
250gsm
20 shts/pad
17.32x22
250gsm
20 shts/pad
7x10
250gsm
20 shts/pad
9.45x11.81
Sheets
250gsm
27.5x19.68
250gsm
27.5x39
For centuries, France's Arches mill has created some of the world's most popular artist papers, for many different uses. Each paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton and bears a watermark unique to the individual grade. Arches papers offer conservation quality, symbolized by the sign of infinity in the watermark of each (see watermarks below). High quality Arches papers offer both beauty and preservation to all those who depend upon paper to endure. These papers are well-suited to most printmaking and drawing techniques.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Rives Lightweight (115 gsm) white & Rives Heavyweight (175 gsm) White. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Arches 88 is mouldmade, 100% cotton paper that is acid free and buffered. The sheets are unsized allowing for high ink absorption. Sheets have four deckle edges and a registered watermark. Excellent for: Silkscreen printing and if slightly moistened, for intaglio etching. Neutral pH, unsized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
White
300gsm
22x30
White
350gsm
42x30
For centuries, France's Arches mill has created some of the world's most popular artist papers, for many different uses. Each paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton and bears a watermark unique to the individual grade. Arches papers offer conservation quality, symbolized by the sign of infinity in the watermark of each (see watermarks below). High quality Arches papers offer both beauty and preservation to all those who depend upon paper to endure. These papers are well-suited to most printmaking and drawing techniques.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Rives Lightweight (115 gsm) white & Rives Heavyweight (175 gsm) White. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Mouldmade of 100% cotton, Arches Cover is one of the world's most popular fine art printing papers. It features a lightly textured, cold pressed surface and a registered watermark. All sheets have four deckle edges. Excellent for: Lithography, Intaglio, Silkscreen, Collotype and Drawing (particularly pastel). This extraordinary surface also resists tearing and buckling and it remains perfectly flat. Neutral pH, lightly sized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Rolls
White
300gsm
42?x100yds
White
300gsm
42?x10yds
White
300gsm
42?x20yds
Sheets
Buff
160gsm
25.5x19.5
White
200gsm
22x30
Black
250gsm
22x30
Buff
250gsm
22x30
White
250gsm
22x30
Buff
250gsm
25.5x19.5
Black
250gsm
44x30
White
270gsm
35.25x24.75
Buff, White
270gsm
41x29
White
300gsm
47.25x31.5
For centuries, France's Arches mill has created some of the world's most popular artist papers, for many different uses. Each paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton and bears a watermark unique to the individual grade. Arches papers offer conservation quality, symbolized by the sign of infinity in the watermark of each (see watermarks below). High quality Arches papers offer both beauty and preservation to all those who depend upon paper to endure. These papers are well-suited to most printmaking and drawing techniques.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Rives Lightweight (115 gsm) white & Rives Heavyweight (175 gsm) White. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
This is a very versatile lightweight sheet mainly used for drawing, bookprinting and printmaking. Also very popular with calligraphers. Available in both a laid and a wove finish. Mouldmade, 100% cotton paper, acid free and buffered. Excellent for: Drawing, book printing, printmaking and calligraphy.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
Cream, White
Laid
120gsm
25.5x40
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Mouldmade in Italy of 100% high alpha cellulose, Arturo is recommended for fine art printing. Available in a wide range of colors.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Arturo Cover Softwhite 260 gsm. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Recommended for all writing applications, letterpress printing charcoal, pastel, pencil and engraving. Available in a wide range of colors in 120gsm and 260gsm sheets. Arturo is also the base sheet for our most popular fine stationery.
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Bockingford offers artists the chance to use an excellent quality
artist paper at an affordable price. It is mould made using the purest
wood pulp to give artists an archival paper. It is used by both
professionals and amateur artists, who have commented on the excellent
paint removal properties of Bockingford.
A high quality watercolor paper made from the purest alpha wood pulp. It is acid-free and buffered with calcium carbonate to give additional protection against atmospheric pollution.Mouldmade, yielding superior surface strength Excellent Color Lifting, making it easy to bring back the colour of the paper Multimedia Applications, including pastel, gouche, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, pen & ink Archival: Bockingford will not discolour or fall apart over time