Have you ever wanted to try a different watercolor paper but did not want to commit to buying an entire pad or block of it up front? Me too. I could not find a watercolor paper sample pack, so I created one with different papers for my fellow artists to play with! With this Watercolor Paper Sample Pack, you can now try 13 different papers, compare all the textures and colors, swatch and paint on each, and find the right one to fit your unique style and process.
Each paper will come with a removable label on the back to identify paper, texture, weight, country, and sizing information for you.
All papers included in the Watercolor Paper Sample Pack are of the highest quality and will always be 100% cotton, acid free, and at least 140 lbs / 300 gsm. Sample sizes are in inches and are approximate due to hand trimming, removal of residual glue from edges of a block, etc.
NOTE: New, updated paper packs are here! Some papers that are shown in photos have been replaced. The updated paper list is accurately reflected in the table below.
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Papers Included |
Texture |
Weight |
Made In |
Sample Size |
Additional Info of Interest |
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Hahnemühle Expression |
CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
Germany | 5x7 | |
|
Legion Stonehenge Aqua |
CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
USA | 5x7 | Synthetic sizing |
|
Bee Paper Company |
CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
European paper packaged in Malaysia | 4.5x6 | |
|
St Cuthberts Mill Saunders Waterford |
CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
England |
5x7 |
|
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Winsor & Newton Pro |
CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
France | 5x7 |
|
| New York Central | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
China | 5x7 |
|
| Arches Aquarelle | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
France | 5x7 | |
| Arches Aquarelle | HP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
France | 5x7 | |
| Arches Aquarelle | Rough |
140 lb 300 gsm |
France | 5x7 | |
| Fabriano Artistico | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
Italy | 5x7 | Non-animal sizing |
| Fluid 100 by Speedball Arts | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
USA | 5x7 | |
| Shizen | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
India | 5x7 |
Handmade, 100% recycled. Texture is great for separating or granulating paints |
| Baohong - Artists' series | CP |
140 lb 300 gsm |
China | 5x7 |
Texture:
CP = Cold Pressed
HP = Hot Pressed