Choosing the right canvas size isn’t just guesswork, it’s a balance of composition, subject, display space, and presentation. While there’s no single “golden size,” artists often rely on easy rules of thumb to find the right fit. Here’s a guide that you can use.
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Custom Wood Panels For Painting and Mixed Media
Did you know most surviving paintings from as early as the 13th century are painted on wooden panels? They are by no means a new art medium but wood panels are making a come back in the art world and there are reasons for it. They are durable and refract light differently than canvas, making the paint colors more brilliant and vibrant. Our high-quality Baltic birch plywood surface allow artists to use any artistic medium including oil paint, acrylic paint, encaustic paint and mixed media 3D collage with glass, metal, fabric, epoxy, just to name a few. You have the options of un-finished wood panel or upgrade to include white gesso double primed, ready to paint on.
If you haven't yet, now is the time to try this painting medium. We are running a BOGO & Free Shipping promotion on all custom sized artist wood panels.

Custom Sizes & Custom Thickness With Options of Un-Finished Or Double White Primer
Custom artist wood panels are available in any sizes from 6 inch up to 47x95 inch or larger upon request. There are 5 standard choices of stretcher bars depth ranging from 1.5 inch up to 4 inch deep. If you need a custom size, thickness or depth that is not shown here on the website, you can send us the request here. No matter how odd is the dimension you need for your project, we can make it.
For finishing, we offer the standard un-finished wood option or the sanded and primed with double layer of white gesso.

Built To Last
The solid designed structure of CanvasLot artist wood panels prevents them from being torn or damaged by mishandling and will last many lifetimes. The stretcher bar frame is made from heavy duty poplar solid wood. These wood panels are sometimes referred to as wood panel for painting, custom artist wood panel, custom sized wood panel, deep wood panel for studio artist, raw wooden artist panel, custom wood panel for mixed media, heavy duty artist panel for painting, custom size art canvas panel, extra large painting panels, cradled artist panels, unfinished wood canvas panel, large wood canvas for painting, best wood canvas board, custom wood panel, painting wood panel, wood art boards, custom wood box.
All of CanvasLot products are designed and built in Austin, TX and undergoes a rigorous inspection process prior to leaving our facility to ensure the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Hanging Hardware & Reusable Protective Case Included
All wood panels for painting come with hanging hardware attached. The hanging hardware is installed on the horizontal side on the back of the wood panel. The custom art shipping box can be re-used as a protective case to deliver or ship the finished artwork to your client.
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