Nicolas C, auteur sur Arches Papers

Hanging ARCHES® papers up to dry with clothes pegs

The Arches paper mill is renowned the world over for its top-of-the-range papers made on a cylinder mould. But did you know how the paper was traditionally dried? In these photos, you can see sheets of ARCHES® paper hung up like washing to air dry:

ARCHES® Aquarelle is the best paper for watercolours

You will find a vast range of Fine Arts papers in specialist stores. However, it is essential to make the right choice to ensure that you can paint your best watercolours without limiting your possibilities. Here we explain why ARCHES® Aquarelle paper is the best

Velin d’ARCHES® paper

Velin d’ARCHES® is a superior quality 100% cotton wove paper emblematic of the ARCHES® range and the undisputed paper of choice in the art world. Made on a cylinder mould using carefully selected cotton linters which give it a sensual feel as well as excellent

Luke Adam Hawker, an artist connected to his world

Luke Adam Hawker is a professional artist based in Surrey, England. He studied Interior Architecture and Design at Nottingham Trent University and worked as a designer in London before becoming a full-time artist in 2015. He has a passion for drawing on location and is fascinated by the world around him, using art as a way of connecting with places and people.

YOU ARCHES® Jean-Baptiste Pierrot, production planning manager at the Arches paper mill

Introduce yourself briefly My name's Jean-Baptiste Pierrot, I'm 44 and I've always lived in the beautiful department of the Vosges. Have long have you worked for ARCHES®? It is already seven years since I started my career at Arches. What's your job? What does it

Dominique Laugé photography exhibition in Gaillac

An exhibition of photos by Dominique Laugé entitled La lumière du sombre runs from 14 to 28 January 2024 at the Centre pour la Photographie at the Château de l’Hom de Gaillac, France.

Festival poster printed on natural 250 gsm ARCHES® Expression Texture paper.

31st Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer

The 31st Festival International du film Fantastique will be held in Gérardmer from 31 January to 4 February 2024. "After the success of the thirtieth Festival, we wanted to return to the roots of our art with a poster featuring Nosferatu and two jury presidents

Rocco Ancora, a photographer of exception

Rocco Ancora is an Italian photographer based in Australia who specialises in wedding photographs and portraits. His work, the fruit of over 25 years of experience, is emotive, poetic and romantic.

21st Sarcelles International Engraving Biennial

The 21st Sarcelles International Engraving Biennial is on now and until 10 December at the Janine Haddad School in Sarcelles, France. This event is a point of reference for engravers from all over the world, and this time 250 artists from 36 countries are represented.

YOU ARCHES® Cyril Bedez, production team leader at the Arches paper mill

My name is Cyril Bedez. I’ve lived in Beauménil, a little village in the Vosges for 10 years. I’ve been working at Arches for 20 years.