Ampersand Art SupplyGesso Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Gessobord, 18" x 24", 1/8" Flat Profile

This is a perfect size surface to paint on and I like the thickness. I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive. I didn’t even have to apply gesso before painting which made the process easier and more fun. The price was right as well.

These panels are ideal for detailed paintings in oil paint and oil pastels. The surface is smooth and has just enough tooth for oil paint to glide on. The hardboard backing is tough and durable. The colors come out vibrant I get a perfect finished look with these boards. These can easily handle palette knife paintings with lots of thick paint. I prefer these boards to canvases and they are easy to frame.

In my opinion, this surface is perfect for oils and acrylics.

I bought this for an art project after it was recommended by another artist. The surface is gessoed and is very smooth and nice - it does not have the textured feel like a canvas panel. It's ready for your paint or other media. It's very high quality and I will be buying more. I recommend it for anyone who wants a quality art "canvas."

This is a good masonite board covered with gesso applied very smoothly. Good quality thick boards are glued to all four sides to the back making a very smooth edge for strenghth and long life. I like to add a layer of my own gesso to the smooth surface to give a little "tooth" for painting in oil or acrylic or watercolor. I use a wide bristle brush to apply this layer of gesso first vertically and then horizontally.

I have always like the Ampersand boards for how smooth they are, allowing for extra details in painting. This product lives up to my expectations as always.

When I order these gessoed panels I usually cut them on a table saw to the proportions I desire. Also I like a bit more texture on the panels and apply about three more coats of gesso in different directions for a suitable texture. Also, I put a couple of coats of gesso on the back to keep the panel from warping. I would like to know what the base of the panels is made from.... is it a type of Masonite ?

These are awesome! So easy to use and I love the shape.