Arches Rough

The Arches Rough Block by Arches is a premium watercolour block made from 100% cotton, designed for artists who want to work with maximum texture and expression. The rough paper features a strongly textured surface that captures paint and water, creating vibrant and dynamic results.

The pronounced surface allows pigment to break and gather in natural variations, adding depth, movement and character to every brushstroke. The paper can withstand large amounts of water and multiple layers of paint without losing stability, making it especially suited to expressive watercolour techniques and large, free compositions.

Arches is one of the world’s most renowned paper mills and is highly valued by professional artists for its consistent quality and durability. The Rough surface is a natural choice for those who want to emphasise texture, energy and the raw expression of painting.