Strathmore Paper Company began St. Patrick’s Day in 1892, when Horace Moses opened the Mittineague paper mill in West Springfield, MA. Ever since then, Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers under the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists and providing inspiration, education, and innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The 500 Series contains premium quality fine art papers developed for professional artists. All papers are archival quality, acid free, and manufactured with cotton fiber for enhanced surface durability and exceptional results. The 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor paper was created to standardize sheet sizing for frames and mats, saving arts the time and hassle of cutting their own paper. Packaged within a plastic sleeve, artists can use the individual sheets without working about tearing from a pad. This paper is harder sized than “old world” papers giving it excellent surface strength and longevity. Available in three sizes and as cold press or hot press – sizes include 5x7 inches, 8x10 inches and 11x14 inches.