Sealing and priming wood panel art surfaces with acrylic gesso or oil grounds for painting - Ampersand Art

Commonly, artists ask us if unprimed wood panels need to be sealed. Except for encaustics, the answer is Yes.

Gessobords

With over 54 years of experience, Alvin is one of the primary sources for drafting supplies and drawing equipment in the country. Flat panel for oils and acrylics.

Ampersand Art Supply GBS0608 Gessobord 1/8 inch Flat 6x8 3pk

Ampersand Art Supply Hardboard Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Hardbord White 8x10 8x10 White

These panels feature an ultra-smooth finished surface that is great for oils, acrylics and mixed media. A warp-resistant, non-flexible alternative to canvas, the panel is made of top quality 1/8 Ampersand True Artist Hardboard with a smooth acrylic coating. The surface allows for fine brushwork and palette knife painting. It is also perfect for mounting papers, prints and canvas. Available uncradled or with a 7/8 or 1-1/2 primed pine cradle.

Ampersand Artist Primed Smooth 1-1/2 Cradled Panel 16 x 20

These panels feature an ultra-smooth finished surface that is great for oils, acrylics and mixed media. A warp-resistant, non-flexible alternative to canvas, the panel is made of top quality 1/8 Ampersand True Artist Hardboard with a smooth acrylic coating. The surface allows for fine brushwork and palette knife painting. It is also perfect for mounting papers, prints and canvas. Available uncradled or with a 7/8 or 1-1/2 primed pine cradle.

Ampersand Artist Primed Smooth 1/8 Flat Panel 6 x 6

Ampersand Artist Panel : Primed Canvas : Uncradled 10mm : 9x12in

Sealing and priming wood panel art surfaces with acrylic gesso or oil grounds for painting - Ampersand Art

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