Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Blocks – 140lb Coldpress & Hotpress

Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Blocks are where artistic intention meets premium performance. Made from 100% cotton, these 140lb watercolor blocks deliver professional-quality results whether you're working wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, or adding fine detail.

Unlike other papers at this price point, Stonehenge Aqua performs without compromise. From brilliant pigment lift to seamless blending, it offers precision and versatility, letting artists create expressive washes or tight details with confidence.

Blocks are glue-bound on all four edges, allowing the paper to dry flat without buckling or warping—no need for stretching. Choose between Coldpress and Hotpress surfaces:

Coldpress Texture:

• Textured, rugged surface ideal for washes and expressive techniques

• Easily accepts masking fluid

• Excellent for blending, lifting, and layering

• Moisture-friendly—no paper breakdown

Hotpress Texture:

• Smooth surface, perfect for crisp lines and controlled detail

• Slower absorption for subtle gradients and even color application

• Bright colors stay luminous when dry

• Ideal for pen-and-wash, botanical, and detailed illustrations

Key Features:

• 100% Cotton, acid-free, pH neutral

• Available in Coldpress and Hotpress textures

• 140lb / 300gsm weight

• Bright white surface enhances color vibrancy

• Blocks glued on four sides – dries flat

• Archival quality

• Made in the USA

Ideal For:

• Watercolor painting

• Mixed media

• Botanical illustration

• Wet-on-wet & wet-on-dry techniques

• Lifting & glazing

• Masking & fine detail work