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Creative Mark 4x8" Canvas Panels Pack of 120 PackSave Up to91%Off listWhite Fine Weave Acrylic Primed 100% Cotton Canvas Panels! Creative Mark Canvas Panels are made of a fine weave, double all media primed cotton canvas that is hand turned on select quality boards. The acrylic primed surface texture provides a very definite paint-gripping "tooth," providing the perfect support for painting in oil, casein, tempera, or acrylic paints. The lightweight canvas boards take up little storage space and are perfect for traveling to workshops or painting outdoors. Backing boards are firm and stable, with clean, hand-turned canvas edges; they provide the ideal surface for studies or initial renderings in the studio, classroom, or outdoors. Key Features: * Acrylic gesso primed * Fine weave, durable 100% cotton canvas * Wonderful canvas texture * Turned under and glued edges will not fray * Sturdy panel board * Will not take up a ton of storage space * Bulk buying options available * Not recommended as an archival support * Great value, great panel! Perfect For: * Painting with acrylics, oil colors, or tempera * Sturdy enough for mixed media and impasto * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students * Studies or initial renderings * Studio, classroom, or Plein air * Great for practice and studies * Acrylic image transfers * Lightweight travel * Quick and easy framing See More
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Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Archival Linen Panel - 4" x 8" (Pack of 12)Save Up to84%Off listWhite Master Quality Archival Deluxe Linen Panels! Superb performance and color retention! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming As an oil colorist, it is important to work on oil-primed surfaces and not universally primed surfaces. The reason is that universal primed surfaces are semi-absorbent. Gesso is absorbent even if it is plate smooth. The paint does not get absorbed as much and sits on the surface more making it easy to blend and manipulate. Granted, it is not highly absorbent, but the fact remains that some oil will get into the primer and flatten the image. You can get around this by using an under-painting oil ground on top of the surface of a universal ground canvas, but this is very time-consuming and expensive. Our primer does not contain zinc or lead. The main ingredients used in the coating of these panels are acrylic emulsion, titanium pigment, calcium carbonate, and alkyd resin. Unlike universal ground, our oil priming chemically bonds with the oil paint and is non-absorbent allowing the paint to sit up on the surface with the correct refraction quality of the oil binder. If you use any high-quality oil color, we urge you to use an oil-primed surface, and now we make it affordable! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Panels, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it than any other oil primed canvas on the market today! Acid-free and archival, the primed medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Key Features: * Acid-free, Archival Linen Panels * 11oz. Oil Primed * Made of medium weight linen * Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming * Mounted on 3mm (1/8") MDF wood board * Medium weight and texture * Non warping Perfect For: * Artists of all skill levels * Oil and Alkyd Painting * Archival Longevity * Linen Lovers expecting the best! * Professional Artists, Commissioned work * Traveling, takes up 1/4 the space of a 3/4" canvas For a good value on a smooth linen panel, this is it! The fine linen weave makes details easy when painting still life. Our Centurion canvas is used throughout the world by serious artists ranging from dedicated students to the most world-famous artists. Teachers and famous artists asked us to try to come up with an affordable oil-primed linen canvas. Not only did we wow them with quality but we also wowed them with the final price. You can buy Centurion Oil Primed canvas mounted to hardboard 3mm panels (1/8" thick), in canvas pads that can be stapled or taped to painting boards, in rolls for stretching your own canvas, and in an Elite style stretched canvas engineered to maintain the integrity of the canvas even in the largest sizes. See More
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U.Go Plein Air 4X8 In Anywhere Pochade Side TraySave Up to17%Off listDesigned for travel from sea to summit & anywhere in between! The u.go™ Anywhere™ Pochade Box was designed to be useful in any sort of terrain. Each tree's inherent beauty, shown in the grain lines, knots, & varying wood tones, combines our work handcrafting each pochade box to create an… Designed for travel from sea to summit & anywhere in between! The u.go™ Anywhere™ Pochade Box was designed to be useful in any sort of terrain. Each tree's inherent beauty, shown in the grain lines, knots, & varying wood tones, combines our work handcrafting each pochade box to create an item that is uniquely yours. The u.go™ Anywhere™ Pochade box pairs with multiple accessories providing a Pochade Box that is all your own. Available in three different sizes, you can pair your Pochade Box with your choice of accessories including: Anywhere™ Side Tray (4"x11" & 4"x8"), Anywhere™ White Plastic Palettes (9"x13.5", 6.4"x10.3", & 5"x6.6"), or Anywhere™ Glass Palette, & Anywhere™ Gray Palette. Key Features: * Available in three different sizes! * Pochade Box made of Baltic Birch * Customize Pochade Box to your needs * Strong earth magnets connect wood tray to pochade box * u.go Anywhere palettes are easy to clean * Palettes come in grey glass, clear glass, or white plastic * Pochade accessories easily snap off or slide out of place * Crack-proof, chip-proof, and non-yellowing wood * Stainless steel, aluminum accents & non-corrosive hardware * Universal tripod mount inculded with each Pochade box * All products are made in the USA Perfect For: * Traveling, on the go * All types of paint media * Plein air painters * Quick and easy painting set up * Bringing on day trips, backpacking and sightseeing * Use with drawing mediums as well as paint! * See More
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Fabriano 1264 Watercolor Cold Press Glue Bound Pad - 4x8, 140lb (30-Sheet)Save Up to43%Off listWhite Perfect for all lifting and scrubbing techniques! Fabriano 1264 Watercolor Pads feature 140lb. (300gsm) Cold Press, acid-free, Bright White paper. The paper's Cold Press finish is very forgiving, enabling all lifting and scrubbing techniques while enhancing color vibrancy. Each paper sheet is made using Hydro-Power in Italy and is FSC Certified. Available in spiral-bound (with micro-perforations) and glue-bound (fold-over sheet) format. Fabriano 1264 Watercolor Pads satisfy the needs of student and professional watercolorists. The paper is ideal for watercolor, gouache, and acrylic ink. Key Features: * 140lb (300gsm) weight * Bright White * Cold Press texture * Super color retention and intensity * Spiral-bound or glue-bound pad * Spiral-bound pads have micro-perforated sheets * Glue-bound pads feature fold-over sheets * FSC certified paper * Made in Italy Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, and acrylic ink * Bold washes of color * Students and professionals alike * Beginner and classroom use * All watercolor techniques * Lifting and scrubbing techniques * Spontaneous sketching and Plein air work See More
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Canson Infinity Artist Canvas Pro Gloss 24"x40' RollSave Up to25%Off listMuseum Quality Ink Jet Photo Papers These premium artist photo papers offer exceptional beauty and character to create black & white and color photographs and fine art reproductions. Using the purest natural materials without chemical substances that contribute to premature deterioration, Canson… Museum Quality Ink Jet Photo Papers These premium artist photo papers offer exceptional beauty and character to create black & white and color photographs and fine art reproductions. Using the purest natural materials without chemical substances that contribute to premature deterioration, Canson Infinity photo papers bring the beauty of fine art and traditional photography to the world of digital printing. Key Features: * Premium artist photo papers * Available in sheets and rolls Perfect For: * Digital printing * Fine art reproductions Arches Aquarelle Rag (310gsm) - 100% rag watercolor paper possesses the unique structure, surface texture, and warm white tone demanding artists expect from a traditional Fine Art digital photo art paper. This paper complies with the highest archival standards and is age-resistant. It gives a unique and unrivaled character to the Fine Art reproduction of traditional artwork and photographs. PhotoGloss Premium RC (270gsm) - An alpha cellulose acid-free digital art photo paper coated with polyethylene and a microporous color receiver layer. Gloss finish. PhotoSatin Premium RC (270gsm) is an alpha-cellulose, acid-free, digital art photo paper coated with a structured polyethylene and a microporous receiver layer. Satin finish. Platine Fibre Rag (310gsm) is a 100% cotton rag art paper with a pure white tone and no OBAs. Superior microporous coating brings this traditional darkroom paper to the digital era. Ideal for both color and black & white prints. Arches Velin Museum Rag (315gsm) - This 100% cotton, mould-made fine art paper is naturally age-resistant, has a smooth, fine-grain surface, and offers a pure white tone without OBAs. Rag Photographique (310gsm & 210gsm) - 100% cotton, museum grade Fine Art, and photo paper with a smooth white tone that offers a unique extra smooth surface and exceptionally high Dmax. Artist Canvas Professional Gloss (390gsm) is a premium glossy, polyblend canvas coated with a specially formulated inkjet receptive emulsion designed to accept the latest high technology pigmented inks. It is OBA-free and will not yellow, crack, or curl. It has an exceptional resolution, superior gloss, and extremely vivid color. Artist Canvas Water Resistant Matte (390gsm Artist Grade) is a premium, water-resistant, acid-free canvas with a pure white tone that stretches and mounts with ease. This OBA-free archival canvas can produce extremely precise, high-resolution images. BFK Rives (310gsm) - 100% Cotton, Mould made Fine Art paper. BFK Rives® has a unique pure white tone obtained without using OBAs and a very smooth and velvety texture. See More
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Fluid Watercolor Paper Easy Block - 140 lb. Cold Press 4x8"Save Up to35%Off listEasy-Block High quality watercolor paper in uniquely-bound blocks Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper is acid-free, 140 lb. / 300 gsm soft white watercolor paper blocks with a unique new take on traditional paper blocks! There is no need to wet and stretch the paper before painting, but since… Easy-Block High quality watercolor paper in uniquely-bound blocks Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper is acid-free, 140 lb. / 300 gsm soft white watercolor paper blocks with a unique new take on traditional paper blocks! There is no need to wet and stretch the paper before painting, but since Easy-Blocks are only glued on 2 sides (instead of the traditional 4) it's also remarkably simple to remove your painting from the block once finished by simply slipping a knife or letter opener around the glued sides. Made by slow milling in small batches, Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper is remarkably strong and is available in an even, low tooth cold press finish or new super-smooth hot press. Perfect not only for watercolors, but for colored pencil, pastel, acrylic washes, multimedia and more! Available in multiple sizes ideal for any subject; 15 sheets per block, bound on two edges. Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks are taped on just two sides, which makes it much easier to remove the top sheet without damaging the sheets below - thus the name: "Easy-blocks"! * Acid-free 15 sheets per block, bound on two edges* Archival, Acid-Free* CCP -Certified Permanent Paper* 140 lb. / 300 gsm* Highest Quality Alpha Cellulose* Also available in packs of 6 loose 22x30" sheets* Cold or hot pressed, soft white paper* Perfect not only for watercolors, but for colored pencil, pastel, acrylic washes, multimedia and more!* The glue along the two long edges will hold the sheet flat as you paint. See More
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Da Vinci Dual Sided Pro Panel 4"x8", 6mm Deep (3-Pack)Save Up to61%Off listWhite Professional quality Dual Sided & Texture 1/4" Archival Panels As a serious artist, you always need to consider what you are painting on. Will it be stable and not warp? So many inferior products have come onto the market that this is not an idle question. Our scientists have done exhaustive research on the materials of other brands and their methodology. While many vendors claim they are stable, they don’t use time tested methods to ensure their stability over time. Our Da Vinci Dual Sided Pro Panels are not 1/8" deep but almost 1/4" deep, which is twice the thickness of our competitors and is more stable. Both sides of the Da Vinci Pro Flat panel are primed to assure that there is no natural tendency for warping. In addition to all this, we have concluded that they are archival and only under the most extreme conditions will they ever warp. Our panels have both a medium tooth surface and a smooth surface on the other side. The two-sided panel allows for exploration and eliminates the need to gesso or sand the board yourself. The Da Vinci Pro Flat Panels are quite durable on both sides and allow for mixed media build-ups Pick A Side! Dual sided archival panels- one side medium tooth, one side smooth. Twice as thick as other brands panels, warp resistant & time tested methods ensure panel stability! Ultra Smooth Side: good for technical drawing pens, graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, oil and acrylic gouaches, egg tempera, caseins and more. Medium Texture Side: good for oils, oil pastels, drawing sticks, crayons, graphite, colored pencils, hard & soft pastels, acrylics, acrylic gouache, mixed media and more. Key Features:* Dual sided: one side medium tooth, one side ultra smooth* Archival and acid-free* 1/4" Deep (6mm) panel thickness is stable* Warp resistant* Time tested methods ensure panel stability* Very durable panel - both sides primed* Extremely resistant to warping* Almost twice as thick as other brands panels that are only 1/8" thick* Primed with real gesso and no plasticizers* Slimmer panel profile for limited space reasons or weight reasons* Perfect For:* Dual sided for use on both sides* Acrylics, oils, drawing sticks, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, and all types of pastels* Presentation in or out of a frame* Archival art that will last a lifetime* Students, teachers, professionals* Mixed media build-ups* Limited space We are able to sell these new 6mm panels at a very reasonable price point. If you prefer a slimmer profile for space reasons or weight reasons, these panels are the ones to buy. See More
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Painter's Edge Stainless Steel Painting Knife Style 56F (4-5/8" Blade)Save Up to67%Off listStainless Steel Italian Style Painting Knives! These Italian styled painting knives are made from polished stainless steel and are specially tempered to provide just the right amount of give for the perfect painting response. Each blade is fixed into wood handle with the aid of a brass collar. The… Stainless Steel Italian Style Painting Knives! These Italian styled painting knives are made from polished stainless steel and are specially tempered to provide just the right amount of give for the perfect painting response. Each blade is fixed into wood handle with the aid of a brass collar. The handle is comfortable to grip and features a deep walnut stain beauty and durability. With 60 shapes and 5 sets there is surely a style right for your painting endeavors. "T "knives have a trowel (offset) blade making it easy to work the knife into the painting. "F" knives are traditional palette knives used move for mixing. "S" knives are scraper blade knives use for shaping, contouring and scraping designs into compositions and for removing color. * Polished tempered stainless steel blades* Deep inset shaft* Fixed into wood handle with the aid of a brass collar* Finished hardwood handles* For all media With 60 shapes and 5 Sets to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect style for every painting endeavor. * Each series "T" knife features an offset, trowel-shaped blade, making it easy to work the knife into the painting.* Series "F" knives feature a traditional, flat blade perfect for mixing* Series "S" knives feature scraper blades for shaping, contouring and scraping designs into your compositions, or for removing color. Painting Palette Knives* 60 shapes, 5 Sets* T = Trowel Shape* F = Flat Shape* S = Scraper Shape* Italian-style painting knives* Made from polished stainless steel* Perfect painting response* Blades are fixed into its wooden handle with the aid of a brass collar* Comfort-grip handles feature a deep walnut stain for beauty and durability Palette Knife Basic 5 Set - Includes styles 1T, 6T, 10T, 53F and 61S. Palette Knife Set Collection 5A - Includes styles 1T, 4T, 6T, 7T and 10T. Palette Knife Set Collection 5B - Includes styles 20T, 30T, 32T, 37T and 61S. Palette Knife Set Collection 5C - Includes styles 3T, 15T, 35T, 36T and 38T. Palette Knife Set Collection 5D - Includes styles 39T, 41T, 44T, 48T and 51T. Studio Palette Knives with Case Set of 8 - Made of polished stainless steel each blade is deeply inset into the wood handle with the aid of a brass collar. The deep walnut stained wooden handle while being extraordinarily comfortable to grip and maneuver is sure to transpose each idea with ease. You will receive the 1T, 10T, 23T, 29T, 35T, 36T, 60S and 61S fitted into a zippered carrying case featuring a carrying loop. Making this set extraordinarily convenient to bring along with you wherever your creativity may take you. See More
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Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Panel 4"x8", 1-5/8" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to75%Off listNatural Superbly Crafted For Permanent Works Of Art! Fine-grained, finely sanded These superior quality Birch hardwood painting panels give artist’s exceptional panel strength and rigidity, with very fine wood grain. Finely sanded Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Painting Panels deliver a consistently strong, sturdy archival support. They are fine grained and super smooth. The panels can be directly universally gesso primed, Encaustic gesso primed, or barrier-coated with PVA or rabbit skin glue sizing before oil priming. They are also popular with artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels, or mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface. Features:* Fine-grained, finely sanded* 7/8", 1 5/8" & 2 1/2" Deep* Strength and rigidity* Warp resistant, kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle with Birch panel* You can gesso the panel* Light weight and sturdy* Tougher than canvas and no problem of ever sagging* Unframed or framed* Wood sourced from ecologically fast growth forests Perfect For:* Nice smooth surface, no need to prep prior to base coating* Students, Teachers, Professionals* Mounting linen or canvas* Archival substrate* Universal priming* Well made so that even the edges hold the paint* Artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels* Great for gallery presentations* Mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface* Lightweight easy to hang* Acrylics, acryl gouache, pencil, collages* Artist Testimonial - "These Panels Are Beautifully Crafted" "I would give the DaVinci, Birch wood painting panels a five star rating any time. I love the DaVinci Birch and cradled painting panels. These panels are beautifully crafted, light weight and sturdy. Really they are more like furniture than a simple painting surface. Even though I gesso the surface its not necessary. Simply be inspired and apply the paint." Artist Ron Croci “The thickness of the board makes it easy to handle while painting, and in larger sizes an extra support beam is added to the middle of the board. I highly recommend these” Artwork by Artist Samuel Flegal @samuelflegal See More
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Da Vinci Pro Resist-Grip Panel 4"x8", 3/4" Deep (Box of 12)Save Up to76%Off listWhite Superbly Crafted For Permanent Works Of Art- Resist-Grip Panels If you paint with acrylics or encaustics, Da Vinci Pro Resist-Grip Textured Gesso Panels are the very best primed surface ever created for your medium. The coarse texture grips heavy bodied acrylics extremely well and allows for an endless array of layering without any problems, whether with thin glazes or heavy impasto layers. For encaustics, the toothy primer grabs hold firmly to lower layers, providing a strong firm support for subsequent layers to adhere to. It is also the very first panel surface that offers a real tooth for grabbing hold of pastels and colored pencils, allowing layering and blending with ease. Just carefully seal with several light coats of archival spray for pastels, and you won't have to place your pastel or colored pencil art under glass. For other works, seal with the appropriate fixative for your medium (or varnish for paintings), for a frameless, dramatic presentation of your artwork. Key Features: * Coarse Textured, white acrylic polymer gesso with quartz sand * ¾” and 2” cradle depths for dramatic presentation * Kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle * Warp resistant, sealed MDF hardboard panel * Seal work easily with archival spray (appropriate to media) for frameless display * Wide range of sizes * Cradles easily accept paint, stain, or clearcoat for finishing Perfect For: * Acrylics, encaustics, oils, colored pencils, and oil pastels, and soft pastels * Building layers of media without peeling off * Large scale drawings without the need or cost of framing * Archival art that will last a lifetime * Students, teachers, professionals * See More
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Da Vinci Pro Ultra Smooth Panel 4"x8", 2" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to76%Off listWhite Ultra Smooth, white acrylic polymer gesso! Superbly crafted for permanent works of art! Tested by artists, these silky smooth panels are perfect for artists with painting techniques requiring a smooth, consistent, archival surface. For artists requiring an extremely smooth surface for technical illustrations, drawings, trompe l’oeil, oil or acrylic paint, Ultra Smooth Panels are ideal. The buffed finish readily accepts technical drawing pens, graphite and colored pencils, conte’, charcoal, oil, acrylic gouaches, and more. Seal with an archival spray fixative appropriate for your individual medium (or varnish for paintings) for a dramatic, frame-less presentation of your artwork. Seal with an archival spray fixative appropriate for your individual medium (or varnish for paintings) for a dramatic, frame-less presentation of your artwork. Key Features: * Ultra Smooth, white acrylic polymer gesso * 3/4" and 2" cradle depths for dramatic presentation * Kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle * Warp resistant, sealed MDF hardboard panel * Perfect for high-detailed portraiture or trompe l’oeil * Wide range of sizes * Cradles easily accept paint, stain, or clearcoat for finishing * Painting techniques requiring a smooth, consistent, archival surface Perfect For: * Portrait artists and detail painters * All painting and drawing techniques * Brittle media * Technical drawing pens, graphite and colored pencils, charcoal * Oil, acrylic gouaches, and more * Frameless presentation of artwork in any media * Archival art that will last a lifetime * See More
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Ambiance Gallery Wood Frame - 4" x 8" Espresso, 1-1/2" Profile (Box of 8)Save Up to73%Off listBrown Versatile Contemporary Frames Designed For Artists! The clean, lovely lines of Ambiance Gallery Frames pair perfectly with all types of artwork. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and flat matted artwork. Each frame is made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel backing. The frames have a 7/8" face with a crisp, clean line and are 1.5" deep with a rabbet measuring 1-1/8". This enormous rabbet depth allows you to frame almost any standard-sized canvas. Select from 9 lovely finishes, including Natural, White, Black, Mahogany, Cherry, Espresso, Walnut, White Wash, and Antique Gold (hand leafed). The variety of finishes allows you to select a frame that complements your painting. Matted watercolors look great in these frames, and the new 26x34" size can hold a full sheet of 22x30" watercolor paper. The perfect solution for galleries & exhibits! Frame almost any standard-sized canvas you paint on Key Features: * Accommodates all matted and mounted artwork * Face 7/8", Rabbet Depth 1-1/8", Overall Depth 1-1/2" * Includes shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and hanging hardware * Rigid fiberboard backing protects artwork * Available in 9 beautiful wood finishes * Sold in: Singles and Boxes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * Stretched canvas up to 3/4" deep * Framing artwork with a quality frame * Prints, photos, and contemporary work * Professional-quality presentation Hand Leafed Antique Gold Absolutely gorgeous high quality frames! The new 26x34" size is perfect for framing full sheets of 22x30" watercolor paper! *Hanging hardware appropriate for each frame size is included. Frames 11" and under come with two sawtooth brackets and four screws. Frames 12" and larger come with two D-ring style mounting brackets and four screws. Please note: Offset clips, sold separately, are the best option when attaching a stretched canvas to an Ambiance frame. 1/4" offsets are perfect for canvases that are 3/4" deep. Flexipoints or glazier points are another framing option and can be purchased separately. *The finish on White Wash frames will vary from batch to batch due to the effects of the wood showing through the glaze. See More
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Da Vinci Pro Medium Textured Panel 4"x8", 7/8" Deep (Box of 12)Save Up to75%Off listWhite Superbly crafted for permanent works of art! Tested by artists, Da Vinci Pro Medium Textured Gesso Panels offer a slight textured surface for artists seeking a panel that grabs media like canvas. Works well with oils, the surface is easily adaptable to oil pastel and other drawing sticks, crayons, graphite and colored pencils, hard and soft pastels, acrylics and acrylic gouaches, and mixed media. Seal with an archival spray fixative appropriate to your individual medium for a dramatic, frameless presentation of your artwork. Key Features: * Medium textured, white acrylic polymer gesso with quartz sand * 7/8” and 1 5/8” cradle depths for frameless presentation * Kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle * Warp resistant, sealed MDF hardboard panel * Wide range of sizes for any artist’s needs * Cradles easily accept paint, stain, or clearcoat for finishing Perfect For: * Acrylics, oils, drawing sticks, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, and all types of pastels * Large scale drawings without the need or cost of framing * Frameless presentation of artwork in any media * Archival art that will last a lifetime * Students, teachers, professionals * See More
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