The Arches watercolor block, made of 100% high-quality cotton, is a premium paper designed for artists who work with watercolors and other wet mediums like ink, gouache, and acrylic. Known for its close resemblance to traditionally handcrafted paper, it offers superior performance, particularly in its ability to withstand wet techniques due to the even distribution of fibers during the papermaking process. This results in enhanced control for the artist when the paper is wet, limiting deformation.