The results that you can achieve with water based media will rely as much on the paper you use as the quality of your colours and technique. The watercolour paper sheets you choose must be a suitable surface with the required stability, absorbency and colour. This is why proprietary watercolour papers are the best choice for your work.
Sizing & Stretching Watercolour Paper
The reduction of absorbency in paper is called sizing. If the paper is not sized the colour would blot immediately upon application. Paper can be both internally and externally sized. Internal sizing reduces the absorbency of the paper itself whilst external sizing is a layer of gelatine which allows the watercolours to sit on the surface rather than being totally absorbed. Here colours look brighter and can be sponged and rubbed by the painter.
Watercolour paper sheets can be prepared by stretching and this will create a flat surface regardless of how much water is applied to it. The sheet will be less liable to wrinkling (cockling).
Types of Watercolour Paper - Rough, Not and Hot Pressed
Watercolour paper is available in three different surfaces to suit various techniques. Rough is the most heavily textured surface and is used by artists who prefer granulation and texture in their work. Not (cold pressed) paper is a rough sheet which has been pressed to flatten the texture. This is the most popular choice of paper with watercolourists as some texture remains but the paper holds more colour and reflects more light. Hot pressed paper provides a smoother surface and is favoured by illustrators and miniaturists.
High Quality Paper Sheets
The Pegasus Art range features a fabulous collection of watercolour paper sheets with something to suit all styles and both professional and amateur artists. Our papers are drawn from the highly regarded Arches, Bockingford, Fabriano and Saunders collections and we also bring you boards from Daler Rowney. Papers are available in a wide variety of weights, colours and sizes and so there is sure to be a great paper for your individual style.
Min Order 5 Sheets - Mix & Match
Choose the size, weight and surface that best suits your technique but please note that our sheet papers can be subject to minimum order quantities. These are identified in the product listings. To give you flexibility, many papers can be mixed and matched to achieve the minimum order. If you have any questions about our watercolour papers then our friendly team are always on hand to help. Or you can read through our guide to art paper for more information on the types of paper, what they can be used for, and how to stretch watercolour paper.
Arches Watercolour Paper - Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper White in colour 185 gsm /90lbs weight, Hot Pressed Paper (Smooth), Four deckle edges Watermark, 100% Cotton, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 LARGE SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. This smooth watercolour paper is a superb artists paper. 185gsm is a thin watercolour paper and so stre…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Not Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper 185 gsm /90lbs weight, NOT (Cold Pressed) Textured Paper, Four deckle edges, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 LARGE SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. This NOT or Cold Pressed watercolour paper is a superb artists paper with a light texture. 185gsm is a thi…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Fin or NOT or COLD PRESSED Surface Paper - Outsize White watercolour paper, 640 gsm /300lbs weight, Not Surface, Four deckle edges,75cm x 105cm (29.5"x 41"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER OF A SIMILAR SIZE FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. The watercolour paper texture is Not in a superb artist’s paper. 640gsm paper (300lb…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Rough Textured Paper - Outsize White watercolour paper, 640 gsm /300lbs weight, Rough Surface, Four deckle edges,75cm x 105cm, (29.5"x 41") 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER OF A SIMILAR SIZE FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. The watercolour paper texture is rough in a superb artist’s paper. 640gsm paper (300lbs) is a heavywei…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper, 300 gsm /140lbs weight, Hot Pressed Paper (Smooth/Satinata), Four deckle edges, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. This smooth watercolour paper is a superb artist’s paper. 300gsm paper (140lbs) is a medium weight w…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Not Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper, 300 gsm /140lbs weight NOT (Cold Pressed) Surface, Four deckle edges, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. This cold pressed watercolour paper is a superb artist’s paper. 300gsm paper (140lbs) is a medium weight watercolour p…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Rough Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper, 300 gsm /140lbs weight, Rough Surface, Four deckle edges, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. This textured paper termed rough is a superb artist's watercolour paper. 300gsm paper (140lbs) is a medium weight watercolour p…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Not Watercolour Paper - Heavyweight White watercolour paper, 640 gsm /300lbs weight NOT (Cold Pressed) Surface, Four deckle edges, 56cm x 76cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH OF A SIMILAR SIZE. This cold pressed watercolour paper is a superb artist’s paper. 640gsm paper (3000lbs)…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Hot Pressed Smooth Paper White watercolour paper, 640 gsm /300lbs weight, Hot Pressed Surface, Four deckle edges,56cm x 75cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH OF A SIMILAR SIZE. The watercolour paper texture is smooth having been through the hot pressing rollers, is a superb artist…
Arches Watercolour Paper - Rough Textured Paper TORCHON White watercolour paper, 640 gsm /300lbs weight, Rough Surface, Four deckle edges,56cm x 75cm (22" x 30"), 100% Cotton, Neutral pH MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH OF A SIMILAR SIZE. The watercolour paper texture is rough in a superb artist’s paper. 640gsm paper (300lbs) is a heavyweight…
Bockingford Paper 300gsm/140lbs HOT PRESSED Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper Trimmed cut edges 76x56cm 300gsm/140lbs Weight Acid Free HOT PRESSED (Smooth) surface MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quali…
Bockingford Paper - 190gsm Not Watercolour Paper White waterolour paper Trimmed cut edges 76x56cm 190gsm Weight Acid Free NOT (Cold Pressed) surface MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quality from St. Cuthbert’s M…
Bockingford Paper 300gsm/140lbs NOT Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper Trimmed cut edges 76x56cm 300gsm/140lbs Weight Acid Free NOT (Cold Pressed) surface MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quality from St…
Bockingford Paper 300gsm Rough Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper 76x56cm 300gsm/140lbs Weight Acid Free Trimmed Cut Edges Rough textured paper surface MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quality from St. Cut…
Bockingford Paper 425gsm/200lbs NOT Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper 76x56cm 425gsm/200lbs Weight Acid Free Trimmed Cut Edges Not surface textured paper - No stretching required at this weight MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best…
Bockingford Paper 425gsm/200lbs Rough Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper 76x56cm 425gsm/200lbs Weight Acid Free Trimmed Cut Edges Rough surface textured paper MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quality fro…
Bockingford Paper 535gsm/250lbs NOT Watercolour Paper White watercolour paper 76x56cm 535gsm/250lbs Weight Acid Free Trimmed Cut Edges Not surface textured surface MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Bockingford watercolour paper, a best seller for price and quality from…
Botanical Ultra Smooth 300gsm/140lbs 70 x 100cms 50% Cotton (27.5" x 39") MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH FROM PAPERS OF A SIMILAR SIZE R. K. Burt have commissioned the wonderful St Cuthbert's Mill to make this new paper exclusively for them. Designed to offer watercolour artists, particularly botanical artists, and printmakers a replacement…
Botanical Ultra Smooth 300gsm/140lbs 50 x 70 cms 50% Cotton MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH FROM PAPERS OF A SIMILAR SIZE R. K. Burt have commissioned the wonderful St Cuthbert's Mill to make this new paper exclusively for them. Designed to offer watercolour artists, particularly botanical artists, and printmakers a replacement to the now dis…
Line and Wash Board Fine Smooth Surface This firm painting surface is acid free watercolour paper on board. Recommended for ink line and wash art work as well as illustration work. Imperial 30 x 22" (762 x 559mm) – Fine Surface Code 304 300 320
Line and Wash Board Not Surface This firm painting surface is acid free watercolour paper on board. Recommended for ink line and wash art work as well as illustration work. Imperial 30 x 22" (762 x 559mm) – NOT Surface Code 304 300 310 – Fine Surface Code 304 300 320
Fabriano 5 Paper 50% Cotton 210gsm/100lbs Not Surface (Cold Pressed) Slightly textured 70x50cms Priced per sheet. MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). With a Not (Cold Pressed) surface si a useful lighter weight from the famous Fabriano company in Italy. This 50% Cotton paper…
Fabriano 5 300gsm NOT 50% COTTON. 50% Cotton 300gsm/140lbs 50x70cms Not surface (slightly textured) Priced per sheet. MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Fabriano 5 is an great paper from the famous Fabriano company in Italy. This 50% Cotton paper has been designed for waterc…
Fabriano 5 50% COTTON. 50% Cotton 350gsm/160lbs NOT Surface - slightly textured 50x70cms Priced per sheet. MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 5 SHEETS OF PAPER FROM ACROSS OUR RANGE SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH. (A few exceptions apply, eg. glassine, mulberry and cartridge papers). Paper with a Cold Pressed (Not) surface from the famous Fabriano company in Italy. This 50% Cotton paper has been designed for waterc…
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