Fabriano Pittura blocks are premium paper pads made specifically for painting and mixed media work. These Italian-made blocks feature heavyweight, textured paper that can handle wet media without warping, buckling, or falling apart. If you're working with watercolors, acrylics, gouache, or mixed media techniques, these blocks are built to take whatever you throw at them.
What makes them different
The paper has a pronounced texture that grabs and holds paint beautifully. At 400gsm (roughly 200lb), it's thick enough that you don't need to stretch it before painting - it stays flat even when wet. The surface is sized properly, meaning watercolors will flow and blend naturally without soaking straight through or sitting on top like they're on plastic.
Each block is glued on all four edges, creating a built-in stretching effect that keeps the paper taut while you work. When you finish a painting, you simply slide a knife along the edges to remove the top sheet, revealing a fresh surface underneath.
Perfect for
Watercolor painting, acrylic work, gouache, ink washes, and mixed media projects. The texture works especially well for loose, expressive painting styles, though it's versatile enough for more controlled techniques too. Both beginners learning wet media and experienced painters appreciate how forgiving and reliable this paper is.
Practical benefits
You can work wet-on-wet, do multiple washes, and even scrub out mistakes without the paper disintegrating. The blocks come in standard sizes and the four-edge binding means no curling or warping while you paint. The paper accepts masking tape well for clean edges, and erasing is possible when the surface is completely dry.
Since each sheet is identical, you can develop a consistent painting process knowing the paper will respond the same way every time. It's professional-quality paper that makes your paints look their best while being durable enough for experimentation and learning.
