Hahnemühle Artist Papers

440 Years of Papermaking Excellence

Since 1584, Hahnemühle has been crafting exceptional artist papers in Germany. From expressive watercolours and detailed drawings to printmaking and mixed media, discover papers trusted by artists for generations.

Hahnemühle Watercolour Papers

Hahnemühle watercolour papers are renowned for their beautiful surfaces, exceptional colour handling, and centuries of German papermaking tradition. Available in 100% cotton and premium cellulose papers, they are offered in hot press, cold press, and rough textures to suit every painting style. Hahnemühle uses synthetic sizing throughout its watercolour range, making these papers vegan friendly while still providing the durability artists expect for washes, lifting, glazing, and repeated reworking.

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Hahnemühle Drawing Journals & Sketchbooks

Every great painting begins with an idea.

Hahnemühle sketchbooks and drawing journals are designed for artists who sketch, observe, experiment, and record inspiration wherever it appears. From quick thumbnail studies to finished graphite, coloured pencil, ink, or pen drawings, these beautifully bound journals feature papers selected for excellent durability and an enjoyable drawing experience.

Whether you're keeping a travel journal, filling pages with life drawings, or simply carrying a sketchbook wherever creativity takes you, Hahnemühle offers formats and papers to suit every artist.

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Hahnemühle Velour Pastel Papers

Few pastel surfaces are as distinctive as Hahnemühle Velour.

Its soft, velvety surface gently grips pastel pigments, allowing colours to build gradually while maintaining a beautifully rich appearance. The unique texture makes it especially popular with artists creating wildlife, pet portraits, floral subjects, and soft atmospheric landscapes.

Unlike traditional sanded papers, Velour provides a luxurious working surface that encourages subtle blending and delicate transitions while remaining surprisingly durable.

If you've never experienced pastel on velour, it's one of those papers every pastel artist should try at least once.

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