Pleinly® Watercolor Papers, Type-L Series: Hot Pressed / Cold Pressed / Rough

Pleinly® Watercolor Papers, Type-L Series: Hot Pressed / Cold Pressed / Rough

  • Size: 14.2 x 10.6″ / 36 x 27 cm
  • 100% Cotton 140LB / 300gsm
  • 40 loose sheets (2 x 20 sheets in 2 re-sealable bags)
  • Hot Pressed (Subtle texture), Cold Pressed (Middle size texture), Rough (Strongest texture)
  • Paper Type-L (Normal sizing – can be used with masking fluid and taped to backing board normally)
  • Can be used with all watercolor techniques, multiple layering, wet-on-wet, dry brush etc.
  • Same paper is used in Type-L Sketchbooks
  • Can be used with Pleinly Watercolor Easel Set and -Wet Panel Carrier. 
  • AVAILABLE IN USA and Australia AMAZON in DEC 2025.

Pleinly® Watercolor Papers, Type-L Series: Hot Pressed / Cold Pressed / Rough

  • Premium Quality & Value – 100% cotton, 2×20 sheets, acid-free,  Hot Pressed  (HP), Cold Pressed (CP) and Rough watercolor papers with excellent price-to-quality ratio. Suitable for studio or plein air painting, with archival durability that preserves your artwork for generations.
  • Heavyweight 140 LB (300 GSM) – Thick cotton paper stays flat and resists warping, even with heavy water application. If you notice warping you can press the paper after it had dried out. See video.
  • Durable Type L Paper – Strong surface sizing allows masking and taping without tearing, giving you clean edges and professional results. You can take extra tackiness off by pressing the tape few times on the cloth if needed.
  • Pleinly System Compatible – Sized to fit Pleinly Watercolor Easel Set (16×12″ backing board) and Pleinly Wet Panel Carrier, so you can safely transport wet paintings from outdoor sessions. Open Pleinly Amazon store for more info!
  • Artist-Quality Surface – Different  paper textures, gives more surface variations and strong dry brush marks or delicate details. This paper has organic texture which doesn’t look machine made.
  • Versatile for Mixed Media – Works also with gouache, ink and mixed media; Although this paper has textured surface, the texture won’t overpower your artwork but gives it harmonous watercolor paper look. For detailed work it is maybe suggested to get Hot Pressed paper though.
  • Balanced 3:4 Aspect Ratio – 14.2 x 10.2″ size works beautifully for landscapes, portraits, still life, and plein air compositions.

Pleinly® Watercolor Papers, Type-C Series: Hot Pressed (Absorbent paper)

Pleinly® Watercolor Papers, Type-C Series: Hot Pressed

  • Size: 14.2 x 10.4″ / 36 x 26.5 cm
  • 100% Cotton 140LB / 300gsm
  • 30 loose sheets (1 x 30 sheets in 1 re-closeable bag)
  • Hot Pressed (Subtle texture)
  • Paper Type-C (Absorbent minimal sizing – Can tear easily when taped or used with masking fluid, see instruction video how to tape!)
  • Same paper is used in Type-C Sketchbooks
  • Can be used with Pleinly Watercolor Easel Set and -Wet Panel Carrier. 
  • AVAILABLE IN the USA & Australia Amazon Dec 2025.

Details of Type-C Watercolor Paper (30 Loose Sheets)

  • 100% Cotton Hot Pressed 30 Loose Sheets – 14.2 × 10.4″ (360 × 265 mm):
    Artist-grade 140 lb / 300 gsm Type C paper with a soft, absorbent surface that produces beautiful blends and expressive wet-on-wet effects. Loose sheets and sketchbooks use the exact same paper.

  • Designed for Soft, Organic Watercolor Effects: Type C paper absorbs water and pigments deeply, creating dreamy transitions, natural diffusion, blooms, and enhanced granulation – ideal for alla prima and expressive watercolor painting.

  • Soft & Absorbent Surface – Handle With Care: The surface is delicate and can tear if handled roughly. Always remove tape slowly and reduce tape tackiness before use. Not suitable for masking fluid, heavy scrubbing, or techniques requiring strong sizing. See taping instructions in the video!

  • Ideal for Alla Prima & Plein Air Painting: Longer drying time allows extended manipulation of wet paint – perfect for one-layer alla prima painting and for soft, atmospheric plein-air work with water-heavy techniques.

  • Perfect 14.2 × 10.4″ Size for Backing Boards: Each loose sheet fits the Pleinly 16×12″ varnished backing board. Tape the sheet to the board for stable painting at home or outdoors.

  • Compatible With Pleinly Wet Panel Carrier: Loose sheets can be taped to the 16×12″ backing board and transported safely while still wet inside the Pleinly Wet Panel Carrier. See taping instructions in the video!

  • Balanced 3:4 Aspect Ratio – 14.2 x 10.4″ size works beautifully for landscapes, portraits, still life, and plein air compositions.

  • Type C for Expressive Watercolor, Not Layer-Heavy Techniques: Perfect for alla prima,
    wet-on-wet, granulation, blooming, journaling, and sketchbook-style painting –
    but not intended for masking fluid or multi-layer glazing.

Example paintings on Type-C paper (Type-C Sketchbook has same paper as loose sheets)

Example paintings on Type-L paper (Cold Pressed) (Type-L Sketchbooks has same paper as loose sheets)

Example paintings on Type-L paper (Hot Pressed)