Arches Drawing Pads

New Zealand's Most Comprehensive Range of ARCHES Artists' Papers

The Ribbon Rose is proud to offer one of New Zealand's largest selections of ARCHES artists' papers, with an extensive range of watercolour blocks, pads and loose sheets available for artists, illustrators, printmakers and creative professionals.

From everyday studio work to exhibition pieces, you'll find the right ARCHES paper for every project.

The Complete ARCHES Watercolour Range

Discover an exceptional selection of ARCHES watercolour papers, available in:

• Watercolour Blocks
• Watercolour Pads
• Loose Sheets
• Hot Pressed
• Cold Pressed
• Rough Surfaces
• Bright White
• Natural White

Our range spans weights from 185gsm through to 850gsm, giving artists access to everything from lightweight papers for studies and sketching through to heavyweight professional surfaces for finished works.

Made from 100% cotton and mould-made using traditional techniques, ARCHES watercolour papers are renowned worldwide for their strength, durability and exceptional paint handling qualities.

ARCHES Oil Papers & Pads

The Ribbon Rose also stocks the popular ARCHES Oil Paper range.

Specially developed for oil painting, these papers provide a unique surface that accepts oil paint without the need for priming while retaining the character and feel of fine art paper.

Ideal for:

• Oil painting
• Plein air work
• Studies and sketches
• Finished artworks
• Mixed media techniques

Beyond Watercolour

ARCHES offers far more than watercolour papers.

Explore specialist papers designed for:

• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Etching
• Relief Printing
• Mixed Media
• Fine Art Applications

Whether you're creating detailed drawings, editioned prints or experimental mixed media works, ARCHES provides professional-quality surfaces trusted by artists around the world.

Why Artists Choose ARCHES

For generations, ARCHES has been recognised as one of the world's leading fine art paper makers.

Artists value ARCHES for:

• 100% Cotton Construction
• Exceptional Archival Quality
• Superior Colour Brilliance
• Excellent Lifting & Reworking
• Outstanding Strength & Stability
• Consistent Professional Results

Shop ARCHES at The Ribbon Rose

Browse New Zealand's most comprehensive range of ARCHES artists' papers online, including watercolour blocks, pads, loose sheets, oil papers and specialist fine art surfaces.

Whether you're looking for a single pad or sourcing materials for your next major project, The Ribbon Rose has the ARCHES paper to help bring your ideas to life.