Art Essentials Watercolour Artist Paper is one of the most economical 100% cotton papers available in the market. This 100% cotton paper is great for experienced artists who consume lots of watercolour paper. This paper is cold pressed, archival & made from hundred percent cotton pulp. It is 300 GSM thick. The surface of the paper undergoes a special gelatine sizing process that delivers extraordinarily brilliant colours. Being an economical 100% cotton paper, Artist Watercolour paper is ideal for fine art & design students as well as hobby artists. Artists must keep in mind that the unique surface treatment on this 100% cotton paper makes corrections slightly more difficult. The texture of Art Essentials Watercolour Artist paper is a traditional cold pressed, fine grain surface. It has a natural white shade and is acid free. It complies with ISO Standard 9706 and does not contain optical brightening additives. The absence of acid & chlorine results in an Archival paper, which will not change / alter with time. Art Essentials Watercolour Artist paper is ideal for most watercolour techniques, gouache, mixed media & dry media like pastel, charcoal, sanguine, graphite, etc. It is also, suitable for ink & fluid Acrylics. It is also suitable for most printmaking techniques.