Why should beginners choose ARCHES® Aquarelle paper for watercolour?
ARCHES® Aquarelle paper is an excellent choice for anyone who’s just getting started, and here’s why
ARCHES® Expression, the paper that brings perfection to high-end printing!
ARCHES® Expression is the obvious choice for every distinguished printing need. Universally appreciated by artists, printers, prestigious publishers and luxury brands, it combines tradition and innovation while offering unrivalled sharpness in offset printing.
Sabine Ziegler: the magic of watercolour at the heart of Munich
Sabine Ziegler is a German artist whose pictorial universe is primarily expressed through the delicate art of watercolour. Based in Munich, where she lives and works, Ziegler has turned her preferred medium into a true playground where she can explore her emotions and impressions and the richness of the world around her.
ARCHES® papers and the different drawing techniques
Drawing occupies an essential place in the history of art and today continues to be a mode of expression favoured by many artists. To go beyond the line, capture the light, play with shadow and shade, choosing the right medium is as crucial as choosing the right tools. Among the papers most popular with artists, ARCHES® papers’ exceptional quality and adaptability to multiple drawing techniques put them in a class of their own.
Gérardmer Fantastic Film Festival 2026: an exceptional poster enhanced by ARCHES® Expression paper
The Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival in France is once again preparing to delight horror and sci-fi film enthusiasts, from 27 January to 1 February 2026.
ARTIVIEW by ARCHES® Patrick France, a watercolour artist from the Vosges region for whom watercolour painting is an outlet for expressive freedom
Patrick France grew up in the small town of Épinal, in the Vosges region of France. This artist with a passion for watercolour painting and local heritage has been inspired since childhood by the art and work of his father. After studying graphic design, he became an illustrator for the Imagerie d’Épinal; in 1999, he was awarded the title of ‘archaeological watercolourist’.
Therese Asplund: contemporary painting at its most dazzling!
Therese Asplund is an iconic figure in the world of portrait and art photography. She is renowned for her mastery of light and fascination with people. With an impressive track record, she has made a name for herself on the international scene, accumulating awards and other forms of recognition both in Sweden and abroad.
ARTIVIEW by ARCHES® Gérard Guy, epicurean, wordsmith and creator of art books.
I like paper, ink, painting, poetry, music, theatre, literature and cooking. I tried to combine all these in a collection called “La Cuisine des Poètes” (The Poets’ Kitchen).
Linda Ljungblad captures the aura of places in her watercolours
Born in 1988 in Falkenberg, in Halland County, Sweden, Linda Ljungblad is a self-taught watercolour painter whose artistic career has been as bright as the Scandinavian landscapes she captures. Currently based in Gothenburg, she has devoted thousands of hours to perfecting her art, developing a unique visual language that combines the precision of detail with the softness and enchanting atmosphere of Nordic light.
ARTI’VIEW by ARCHES® Violaine Fayolle: exploring her dreamlike, nature-inspired art
I turn to nature – plants, minerals and animals, including people – for inspiration. I draw my subjects with a naturalist’s eye and compile my drawings in sketchbooks. These become the foundation for all my pieces.