Premium Two Rivers Watercolor Paper 11x14 Inches, 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold Press White Sheets - Pack of 5 for Artists, Painting & Mixed Media Projects - Perfect for Watercolor, Gouache & Ink Techniques

Product Description

Imported from England. Made in the 400 year old Pitt Mill which is dedicated to maintaining the English tradition of making the finest hand-made watercolour paper for artists. All the papers are produced to archival standards using pure Exmoor water from the mill’s own well and specialty fibers. These are principally cotton and linen flax but other materials such as hemp, esparto, seeds, flower petals and recycled rag are used to impart special characteristics. These fibers are then beaten in water for up to four hours to develop the strength of the fiber, and are internally sized using pH neutral ‘Aquapel’. The surface of the paper is very hard sized, this means it is incredibly tough, allowing the artist to work the surface much longer than with more absorbent papers like Arches and Fabriano. Because the paint is not drawn into the paper the pigment dries to a sharp and brilliant finish. The inclusion of linen in its make-up results in an unusually tough surface which will resist much lifting out, scrubbing and re-working. Two River Watercolor Paper has a unique random surface texture unlike the mechanically even weave of most other branded papers. This also means that there is not a right or wrong side as both sides are identical. Hand made with 4 deckle edges.