These watercolor papers are excellent for all wet techniques including gouache, pen & ink, water soluble colored pencils as well as traditional watercolor. Each offers their own quality, texture and size. Hot Press is the smoothest allowing for pen and ink or pencil with watercolor washes and fine detail. Cold Press and Rough are progressively more textured for a more loose style. Cold Press in the 140 lb. weight is the most popular watercolor paper sold in the world. Some watercolor papers are now available in a newer bright white color. Choose from Fabriano, Arches, Canson, Strathmore, Aquabee & Yupo.