Fabriano Artistico Extra White Watercolour Paper Blocks

Love this little pad. Looking forward to making vacation water colour sketches.

Taking up watercolours after a long break, I noticed how I was able to play with the paint without eroding the paper. So superior to what I remember!

I bought the block without noticing it was hot press paper. As I usually use cold press paper, I am creatively exploring my fun mistake. The paper is good quality and I will try the cold press next time.

Even though it is on a block, the paper did not dry flat. Dried like a cheap student grade curly paper.

I purchased the hot press version (10”x14”) and (9”x12”). I use it for ink and watercolour. It takes a bit of getting used to the smooth surface when using watercolour, but I love the transparent layers I can achieve and it’s lovely to draw on with fine ink pens, or Tombow water soluble felt pens. It would likely work well for artists who prefer hotpress paper for gouache painting.