Premium Watercolor Paper Packs — Studio-Ready and Budget-Friendly

New York Central Watercolor Paper Packs are the perfect choice for artists who want the high performance of 100% cotton paper without the premium price tag. Each sheet is mould-made on a slowly rotating cylinder, ensuring exceptional strength and surface consistency. Long cotton fibers are carefully distributed for a stable structure, while internal and external gelatin sizing helps lock in pigment and prevent warping or bleeding.

These packs offer a versatile, studio-ready format for artists who prefer to work with loose sheets. Whether you're experimenting with new techniques or producing finished pieces, the balanced grain softens beautifully when wet and holds up under scrubbing, lifting, and detailed brushwork. Choose from rough, cold press, or hot press textures in both 140 lb. and 300 lb. weights to match your style.

Packed in resealable zippered sleeves, these sheets stay clean, flat, and ready whenever inspiration strikes.

Key Features

• 100% cotton, acid-free, and archival quality
• Available in rough, cold press, and hot press textures
• Bright white surface in 140 lb. and 300 lb. weights
• Internally and externally gelatin sized to enhance color vibrancy and durability
• Made on a traditional cylinder mould for excellent surface strength
• Withstands scrubbing, color lifting, and heavy water techniques
• Conveniently packed in resealable sleeves to protect your paper between uses
• Sold in packs of loose sheets—perfect for studios and classrooms

Perfect For

• Watercolor, gouache, ink, and fluid acrylics
• Wet-on-wet washes, detailed brushwork, and dry media layering
• Artists who prefer working with individual sheets rather than blocks or rolls
• Scrubbing, lifting, and reworking techniques
• Professionals and students looking for top-tier paper in an easy-to-manage pack