These high quality Italian made canvas panels are more solid than regular art panels, they are made from 3.2mm thick MDF board with fine grain 100% cotton canvas glued to the front surface. The canvas has a sheared edge, and is universal primed making it suitable for oils, acrylics, mixed media etc.

Linen by nature is stronger and durable than cotton and is proven to stand the test of time. Although more affordable and the most popular today, cotton canvas is not as strong and deteriorates faster than linen. Artfix Linen has been handcrafted for over 30 years in Provence, France by the Narozni family. The warm, dry climate is ideal for slow, even drying of primed canvas surfaces. Artfix Linen has superb archival characteristics: each canvas is guaranteed not to peel, crack or flake, and will not fluctuate or lose stability due to changes in humidity and temperature. Artfix linen is made from a strong, tightly woven extra fine grade fabric that is double sized to protect the material from the adverse effects of oil primers and oil paints.

Linen by nature is stronger and durable than cotton and is proven to stand the test of time. Although more affordable and the most popular today, cotton canvas is not as strong and deteriorates faster than linen. Artfix Linen has been handcrafted for over 30 years in Provence, France by the Narozni family. The warm, dry climate is ideal for slow, even drying of primed canvas surfaces. Artfix Linen has superb archival characteristics: each canvas is guaranteed not to peel, crack or flake, and will not fluctuate or lose stability due to changes in humidity and temperature. Artfix linen is made from a strong, tightly woven extra fine grade fabric that is double sized to protect the material from the adverse effects of oil primers and oil paints.

Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord is made with superior quality acrylic gesso ground. This ground does not dull colours and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control. Made with Ampersand’s 3mm True Artist Hardboard and Archiva-Seal technology, the surface is acid-free, non-yellowing, and archival. Perfect for all painting styles with oil paints, acrylics and mixed media. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Choose from 22mm and 38mm deep panels. The 38mm Cradle Profile that offers more flexibility to artists for hanging and framing their work. This cradle profile is handcrafted with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood, designed to fit both standard canvas and floater frames. Gessoboard is also available in a 3mm uncradled profile. No other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel. Every Gessobord panel is protected by proprietary Archival-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood, that prevents support induced discoloration. Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US-grown and renewable Aspen wood fibres. Gessobord is archival, eco-friendly and formaldehyde-free. Ampersand Gessobord Panels • 88% thicker acrylic gesso than other brands • Consistently even, bright white finish • Right level of absorbency, will not dull colours Many Fine Art Uses: • Great for oils, acrylics and mixed media • Excellent for both fine brushwork and palette knife painting • Ideal for thin glazes, alla prima and even impasto

The Ampersand Artist Panel is a top quality MDF panel sealed with acid-free acrylic gesso with added canvas texture. Perfect with oil paints and acrylics, the ready-to-paint canvas-like texture gives artists all the advantages of painting on panel, but with the familiar feel of a fine linen or canvas. The durable rigid medium density fibreboard support makes the Artist Panel ideal for palette-knife painting and multi-media applications. Available in an uncradled 10mm panel with hanging slots on the back, a 16mm and a 38mm cradled profile. The cradle support frames are hand made using 13mm birch plywood offering maximum stability and support. Artist Panel Canvas Texture Primed • Acrylic gesso ground on MDF• Medium canvas texture for optimum paint control• Ampersand quality at an affordable price Many Fine Art and Craft Uses:• Ready to paint with oils, acrylics and mixed media • Perfect for altered art, collage and found objects• Simple to hang and frame

Ampersand Museum Series Claybord is made using 3mm true artist hardboard and features Ampersand’s simply amazing kaolin clay ground formula similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance. The surface is sanded to an ultra-smooth, highly absorbent finish so your paint colours remain true and brilliant. Work the surface by thinly applying paint or ink, then remove it, reapply it, even scratch through it to add contrast, texture and fine details. Claybord is a favourite of both fine and graphic artists. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge.Ampersand Claybord panels are available in a 22mm or 38mm Cradle Profile. The new 38mm profiles offers more flexibility to artists for hanging and framing their work. This cradle profile is handcrafted with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood, designed to fit both standard canvas and floater frames. The cradle can easily be painted or stained to complement the artwork or primed with gesso to wrap the image around the edges.No other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel. Every Claybord panel is protected by our proprietary Archival-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood that prevents support induced discoloration. Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US-grown renewable Aspen wood fibres. Claybord is archival, eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free and made by hand in the USA.Apply paint and ink using brushes, sponges, palette knives, paper towels, airbrush, technical pens and painting tools. Claybord is also an excellent printing surface and can also be used for image transfers.With Claybord, paints and inks can be manipulated to vary tonal value, create detail and to develop highlights and correct mistakes. Various artist tools can be used such as Ampersand scratchboard tools, hobby knives, razor blades, etching tools, sand paper, oil-free steel wool, and electric erasers. Claybord's clay coating allows for the use of sgraffito techniques to cut into the surface and re-expose the white clay ground. The coating is 7 to 10 dry-mils thick allowing for multiple cut-ins or erasers. The smooth finish and the absorbency of the clay ground allows the use of an abrasive like oil-free steel wool or sand paper to remove pigment without damaging the finish.While Claybord allows the use of traditional materials, tools, and techniques, it is also an ideal surface for mixed media and experimentation. Details can be added, highlights created, and mistakes corrected.Please note: These products have been finished with an industrial sander. If you are planning on doing a very thin glaze or wash, this may reveal usually imperceptible circular marks made by the sanding process. If you need an extremely smooth claybord surface, we suggest using a very fine sandpaper or oil-free steel wool prior to applying paint.Ampersand Claybord Panels• Ultra-smooth absorbent clay ground• Accepts more mediums than any other surface• One of a kind workability with paints and artist toolsMany Fine Art Uses:• Excellent for use with India, pigmented and alcohol inks• Also use with egg tempera, acrylics, collage, pencil, pens, airbrush, photo-transfers, casein, watercolour, gouache and mixed media• Bonds well with adhesives to mount paper and fabrics

Daler-Rowney Premium stretched canvases are now made in the EU to the highest specifications. They are made with a superior-quality heavyweight (380gsm), acid-free, 100% cotton, medium grain canvas and professional stretcher bars in heavy wood for improved strength and optimal stability. The canvases have been given three coats of acrylic primer; triple-priming creates a perfect ready-to-use painting surface for both oils and acrylics that holds the colour on the surface and prevents seepage through to the back. The canvases are stapled on the back to give clean edges and come complete with wooden wedges to adjust tension in the traditional manner and they are individually wrapped to protect the surface.

Daler-Rowney Premium stretched canvases are now made in the EU to the highest specifications. They are made with a superior-quality heavyweight (380gsm), acid-free, 100% cotton, medium grain canvas and professional stretcher bars in heavy wood for improved strength and optimal stability. The canvases have been given three coats of acrylic primer; triple-priming creates a perfect ready-to-use painting surface for both oils and acrylics that holds the colour on the surface and prevents seepage through to the back. The canvases are stapled on the back to give clean edges and come complete with wooden wedges to adjust tension in the traditional manner and they are individually wrapped to protect the surface.

Ampersand Museum Series Aquabord is an acid-free textured clay surface that absorbs watercolours like a fine paper. Colours retain their purity and vibrancy in a way that even the finest of watercolour papers can never match. When compared with watercolour paper, this multimedia panel simulates the absorbency and texture of a cold pressed surface, but allows colour to be lifted back to white easily while also leaving the richest, most vibrant colour possible. This workable surface provides natural looking highlights, fluid glazes, transparent subtle layers, and the ability to lift colour while the surface is wet or even after it is dry. Uniquely absorbent Aquabord is perfect for watercolours and gouache, but is also ideal for casein and acrylics. It will not tear, shrink or buckle even under heavy water application. Ampersand Aquabord is archival and eco-friendly. Seal finished watercolours or gouache with several light coats of spray varnish (or fixative), being careful to spray outdoors during warmer months or in a well ventilated and heated area during colder times of the year. Aquabord is available in a 3mm flat panel for standard framing behind glass and in a 22mm cradle profile for either frameless presentation or for use with floater frames. For best results, it’s a good idea to first “flush out” the surface of the panel with water using a large flat watercolour brush to release trapped air. Once the surface is slightly damp, it is ready to use. Rewetting may be needed as you work. Note that heavy water applications may release more air. Use a blow dryer to dry and also to dissipate air if needed.

The Ampersand Artist Panel is a top quality MDF panel sealed with acid-free acrylic gesso with added canvas texture. Perfect with oil paints and acrylics, the ready-to-paint canvas-like texture gives artists all the advantages of painting on panel, but with the familiar feel of a fine linen or canvas. The durable rigid medium density fibreboard support makes the Artist Panel ideal for palette-knife painting and multi-media applications. Available in an uncradled 10mm panel with hanging slots on the back, a 16mm and a 38mm cradled profile. The cradle support frames are hand made using 13mm birch plywood offering maximum stability and support. Artist Panel Canvas Texture Primed • Acrylic gesso ground on MDF• Medium canvas texture for optimum paint control• Ampersand quality at an affordable price Many Fine Art and Craft Uses:• Ready to paint with oils, acrylics and mixed media • Perfect for altered art, collage and found objects• Simple to hang and frame

Gesso panels made in Italy suitable for a wide variety of techniques thanks to the high absorbancy of the surface. They are handmade and finished with a smooth surface. The 7mm thick wooden base is poplar multi-ply which is stable and lightfast.

Made with acrylic gesso these ultra-smooth boards are very absorbent and you may wish to use extra oil in your oil paint. But, they may not be absorbent enough for use with egg tempera which usually needs genuine gesso (homemade with rabbit skin glue and whiting). If the surface isn't absorbent enough the egg tempera paint may lift off the first layer when you apply a second glaze.

10% discount on boxes of ten.

Daler-Rowney Premium stretched canvases are made with a high-quality 380gsm, acid-free, 100% cotton, medium grain canvas, and professional stretcher bars for improved strength and optimal stability. The canvases have been given three coats of acrylic primer; triple-priming creates a perfect ready-to-use painting surface for both oils and acrylics. This holds the colour on the surface and prevents seepage through to the back. The canvases are stapled on the back to give clean edges and come complete with wooden wedges to adjust tension in the traditional manner. They are individually wrapped to protect the surface.

Belle Arti : 581 Rough Grain Linen : 380gm : 2.1m Wide : 10m : Unprimed

Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord is made with superior quality acrylic gesso ground. This ground does not dull colours and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control. Made with Ampersand’s 3mm True Artist Hardboard and Archiva-Seal technology, the surface is acid-free, non-yellowing, and archival. Perfect for all painting styles with oil paints, acrylics and mixed media. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Choose from 22mm and 38mm deep panels. The 38mm Cradle Profile that offers more flexibility to artists for hanging and framing their work. This cradle profile is handcrafted with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood, designed to fit both standard canvas and floater frames. Gessoboard is also available in a 3mm uncradled profile. No other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel. Every Gessobord panel is protected by proprietary Archival-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood, that prevents support induced discoloration. Only Ampersand uses true high-density hardboard made from US-grown and renewable Aspen wood fibres. Gessobord is archival, eco-friendly and formaldehyde-free. Ampersand Gessobord Panels • 88% thicker acrylic gesso than other brands • Consistently even, bright white finish • Right level of absorbency, will not dull colours Many Fine Art Uses: • Great for oils, acrylics and mixed media • Excellent for both fine brushwork and palette knife painting • Ideal for thin glazes, alla prima and even impasto

Glued 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap)

Linen texture

A special paper with linen finish. Feels like painting on canvas. The colours do not bleed but retain their high luminosity, no halo effect.

The papers and boards of Hahnemühle Traditional FineArt are characterized by supreme quality, are resistant to ageing, can be used for numerous applications, and are simply beautiful.

Crescent Professional Grade Cold Press (NOT) Illustration Boards have a textured surface designed primarily for pencil, pastel, ink, airbrush, washes, light collage and wet media.

The textured surface of a Cold Press board permits the medium to be applied without fast absorption, which in turn allows the washes to blend smoothly. Made of 100% cotton fibre acid-free paper on a high quality board to create a balanced tension that prevents warping.

The difference between the Professional grade illustration board and the student grade illustration board:

Primarily the Professional Boards are thicker and constructed of a higher quality surface paper – 100% cotton fibre acid-free. They are more warp resistant and can accept more aggressive wash applications than the student boards.

Italian-made, a fantastic range of traditional stretched linen and cotton canvas. Using the finest linen thread from France the woven linen is then primed and stretched to the highest of standards. All the linen and cotton canvases are stretched to the reverse giving a clean edge suitable for displaying without a frame. Only renewable wood (red fir) dried to the right degree of humidity, is employed to assure the best stability of stretcher. A special design of joint and stretcher bar assures resistance to torsion and the perfect control of the stretcher's tension. The care that has gone into the production of these canvases is outstanding.

The depth is 18mm for the smaller sizes - 18x24cm to 40x50cm and 21mm for the larger sizes - 40x60cm to 60x70cm.

Specifications.Texture: Medium cotton or 3 grades of linenCotton is medium grain universal primed, linen is available in extra fine grain oil primed or fine and medium grain in universal primed.Stretcher thickness: 18mm x 43mm for up to size 40x50cm size, 21 x 58 for the 40x60cm and largerWedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse only

Italian-made, a fantastic range of traditional stretched linen and cotton canvas. Using the finest linen thread from France the woven linen is then primed and stretched to the highest of standards. All the linen and cotton canvases are stretched to the reverse giving a clean edge suitable for displaying without a frame. Only renewable wood (red fir) dried to the right degree of humidity, is employed to assure the best stability of stretcher. A special design of joint and stretcher bar assures resistance to torsion and the perfect control of the stretcher's tension. The care that has gone into the production of these canvases is outstanding.Texture: Medium cotton or 3 grades of linenCotton is medium grain universal primed, linen is available in extra fine grain oil primed or fine and medium grain in universal primed.Stretcher thickness: 18mm x 43mm Wedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse only

Professional Stretched Canvas from Belle Arti Linen (36/648) Universal Clear Primed Medium Grain Texture 35X45

The clear priming is just a single layer. This is fine for acrylic colour but is not a sufficient barrier to prevent oil colour penetration. If you wish to paint in oils on these canvases you will probably want to apply an additional layer or two of clear primer. Golden Matte Medium works well and a thin layer should be dry enough to paint on by the next day. The matting solids provide an adequate "tooth" for additional paint layers. In thin applications matte medium appears quite translucent, while darkening the canvas to a small degree, similar to a “wet look”.

Professional Stretched Canvas from Belle Arti Linen (36/648) Universal Clear Primed Medium Grain Texture 35x45 : box of 6 (save 10%)

The clear priming is just a single layer. This is fine for acrylic colour but is not a sufficient barrier to prevent oil colour penetration. If you wish to paint in oils on these canvases you will probably want to apply an additional layer or two of clear primer. Golden Matte Medium works well and a thin layer should be dry enough to paint on by the next day. The matting solids provide an adequate "tooth" for additional paint layers. In thin applications matte medium appears quite translucent, while darkening the canvas to a small degree, similar to a “wet look”.

Professional Stretched Canvas from Belle Arti Linen (36/648) Universal Clear Primed Medium Grain Texture 40x50 : box of 6 (save 10%)

The clear priming is just a single layer. This is fine for acrylic colour but is not a sufficient barrier to prevent oil colour penetration. If you wish to paint in oils on these canvases you will probably want to apply an additional layer or two of clear primer. Golden Matte Medium works well and a thin layer should be dry enough to paint on by the next day. The matting solids provide an adequate "tooth" for additional paint layers. In thin applications matte medium appears quite translucent, while darkening the canvas to a small degree, similar to a “wet look”.

Italian-made, a fantastic range of traditional stretched linen and cotton canvases. Using the finest linen thread from France, the woven linen is then primed and stretched to the highest of standards. All the linen and cotton canvases are stretched to the reverse giving a clean edge suitable for displaying without a frame. Only renewable wood (red fir) dried to the right degree of humidity, is employed to assure the best stability of stretcher. A special design of joint and stretcher bar assures resistance to torsion and the perfect control of the stretcher's tension. The care that has gone into the production of these canvases is outstanding.

The linen stretched canvases are ready to use and available in three variations; Oil Primed Extra Fine suitable for Oil painters requiring a smooth surface, Universal Primed Fine Grain suitable for all mediums and Universal Primed Medium grain ideal for the painter who wishes for a more pronounced texture to work on.

Specifications.The depth is 18mm for the smaller sizes - 18x24cm to 40x50cm and 21mm for the larger sizes - 40x60cm to 60x70cm.Wedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse only

Italian-made, a fantastic range of traditional stretched linen and cotton canvases. Using the finest linen thread from France, the woven linen is then primed and stretched to the highest of standards. All the linen and cotton canvases are stretched to the reverse giving a clean edge suitable for displaying without a frame. Only renewable wood (red fir) dried to the right degree of humidity, is employed to assure the best stability of stretcher. A special design of joint and stretcher bar assures resistance to torsion and the perfect control of the stretcher's tension. The care that has gone into the production of these canvases is outstanding.

The linen stretched canvases are ready to use and available in three variations; Oil Primed Extra Fine suitable for Oil painters requiring a smooth surface, Universal Primed Fine Grain suitable for all mediums and Universal Primed Medium grain ideal for the painter who wishes for a more pronounced texture to work on.

Specifications.The depth is 18mm for the smaller sizes - 18x24cm to 40x50cm and 21mm for the larger sizes - 40x60cm to 60x70cm.Wedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse only

Belle Arti surfaces are Italian-made, offering a fantastic range of traditional stretched linen and cotton canvases.Using the finest linen thread from France, the woven linen is primed and stretched to the highest standards. All the linen and cotton canvases are stretched to the reverse giving a clean edge suitable for displaying without a frame. Only renewable wood (red fir) dried to the right degree of humidity is used to assure the best stability of stretcher. A special design of joint and stretcher bar assures resistance to torsion and the perfect control of the stretcher's tension.The linen stretched canvases are ready to use and available in three variations: Oil Primed Extra Fine (suitable for oil painters requiring a smooth surface), Universal Primed Fine Grain (suitable for all mediums) and Universal Primed Medium grain (ideal for the painter who wishes for a more pronounced texture to work on).Please note: linen is a natural product and its properties may vary for different reasons - exposure to moisture or the temperature of the environment where it's stored, for example. For this reason, sometimes the canvas might not appear properly stretched. If this has occured, please use the corner wedges provided.Specifications:The depth is 18mm for the smaller sizes - 18x24cm to 40x50cm and 21mm for the larger sizes - 40x60cm to 60x70cm.Wedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse onlyPlease note: linen is a natural product and its properties may vary for different reasons - exposure to moisture or the temperature of the environment where it's stored, for example. For this reason, sometimes the canvas might not appear properly stretched. If this has occured, please use the corner wedges.Specifications:The depth is 18mm for the smaller sizes - 18x24cm to 40x50cm and 21mm for the larger sizes - 40x60cm to 60x70cm.Wedges: HardwoodAssembly: Stapled on reverse only