Arches Oil Paper

For oil painters who need a high-quality surface without the fuss and space requirements of a stretched canvas, we recommend Arches Oil Paper. Made from 100% cotton and prepared with a unique sizing and oil-barrier coat, Arches Oil Paper is ready to use without additional primer. That means you can start painting without clearing the room, setting up your easel, and committing to a large canvas.

As convenient as it is, Arches Oil Paper is still a luxurious and resilient surface. We tested it with a variety of oil colors, mediums, and mixed media techniques, and the paper didn't pill, tear, bleed, or buckle. In fact, you may find that the surface texture (similar to cold press watercolor paper) is more pleasant to paint on than the rougher surface of a canvas.

Twelve sheets per pad. Available in 9" x 12" and 12" x 16" sizes. Made in France.

Since 1492, the Arches paper mill in France has produced the finest surfaces for painting, drawing, and printmaking. Using traditional processes and the accumulated know-how of five centuries, Arches produces extraordinary papers that define their respective categories. Arches Aquarell, in particular, is the global reference for fine watercolor paper.

The Arches brand is defined by its French heritage, and France counts Arches as an important cultural export. Arches holds the distinguished Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) certification, sponsored by the French government and reserved for brands that embody the best of French craftsmanship and design.