Nicolas C, auteur sur Arches Papers

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 - Poster on ARCHES Expression paper

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.

Violaine Fayolle on ARCHES Aquarelle paper

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.

YOU ARCHES® Théo Aptel, Shipping and Procurement Manager

I’ve been processing and finishing manager for a few years now. Processing includes, among other things, the gelatin sizing process for ARCHES® Aquarelle paper.

ARTI’VIEW by ARCHES® Éric Fourmestraux: an artistic journey between inspiration and tributes

What counts for me is not so much technique as the message. So I don’t favour any particular technique. I started presenting my work at a solo exhibition at the Galerie Schumm-Braunstein in Paris in 2013 with engravings and drawings. But I am also able to work in other media – sculpture, photography, sound, installation. Each idea leads to another, and I don’t limit myself to a tool, or material…

Open days at Didier Clad’s studio

Didier Clad will be making prints of some new etchings at the open days at his studio in Kruth, Haut-Rhin (France) from 19 to 21 September 2025. Visitors will be able to see him printing two new works entitled “Le héron” and “Le capricorne”, both new additions to his “Bestiaire” collections. These two prints on 400 gsm Velin d’ARCHES® paper will be acquired by the BNU, Strasbourg university library.