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Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics
Ampersand Gessobord is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional paint adhesion and brush control. The bright titanium white ground makes colors pop, or can easily be tinted with any ground color of choice. Just unwrap and paint, no additional priming needed!
Choose from 1/8" Flat Panels, 3/4" Cradled, 1.5" and 2” Deep Cradled Panels, all made in the USA
Key Features:
Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel
88% thicker gesso than other brands
Lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control
Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood
Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood
Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA
Perfect For:
Oils, Acrylics, and Mixed Media
Brittle media like Caseins and Egg Tempera
Excellent for anything from fine brushwork to palette knife painting
Ideal for thin glazing, alla prima, and even impasto
Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallet knife painting and collage
Plein air painting - 1/8” panels fit easily into pochade boxes
Ampersand Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics
Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord™ Panels is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional paint adhesion and brush control. The bright titanium white ground makes colors pop, or can easily be tinted with any ground color of choice. Just unwrap and paint, no additional priming needed! Choose from 1/8" Flat Panels, 3/4" Cradled, 1.5" and 2” Deep Cradled Panels, all made in the USA
Made with 1/8" True Artist Hardbord™ and Archiva-Seal™ technology, this acid-free, archival non-yellowing surface suits all painting techniques—from oils and acrylics to egg tempera and casein. Smooth yet durable, it's ideal for glazing, fine detail, palette knife work, collage, and mixed media.
Only Ampersand hand-builds their cradles using premium 13-ply birch for superior stability and a clean, edge-to-edge finish. Gessobord panels are sustainably sourced, formaldehyde-free, and contain no harmful VOCs.
The most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics!
Made in the USA: Proudly handcrafted in our factory in Buda, Texas. Unparalleled quality and craftsmanship have made Ampersand Art Supply the leader in painting panels for over 25 years.
Key Features:
Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel
88% thicker gesso than other brands
Ideal for oil paints, acrylics, and mixed media
Lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control
Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood
Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood
Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA
Perfect For:
Oils, Acrylics, and Mixed Media
Brittle media like Caseins and Egg Tempera
Excellent for anything from fine brushwork to palette knife painting
Ideal for thin glazing, alla prima, and even impasto
Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallet knife painting and collage
Plein air painting - 1/8” panels fit easily into pochade boxes
#1 painting panel for oil & acrylics!
Museum Series Gessobord Panel Depths and Details
1/8” Flat Panels- perfect for plein air or studio painting; fit most standard rabbeted frames.
3/4” Cradled Panels - offer more support for heavier weight media like collage, mixed media, or heavy texture applications; fit traditional canvas-style framing.
1 1/2” Cradled Panels - can be used with all techniques and mediums, standard gallery depth sides can stand alone or frame with floater-style framing options.
2” Deep Cradled Panels - offers maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one.
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