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 Sizes & Custom Thickness With Options of Un-Finished Or Double White Primer
(3 Ft Wood Panel) 42x18 Wood Panel For Painting (42 x 18 Inch Wood Panel) (1 Ft Wood Panel). The price for size 42x18 wood panel is $239. With the current BOGO promotion: Buy 1 Wood Panel Get 1 FREE, the actual price of each panel is only $119 for each. Come with hanging D-rings, un-finished wood panel or optional white gesso double primed, ready to paint on, and a heavy duty shipping box that can be re-used to ship or protect your artwork during delivery to clients. Customize & Buy Online Today. Get the exact size, thickness, or depth you need for your project or commission.
42 x 18 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. Create masterpieces on durable, deep wood panel for studio artist and supplier best wood panel for painting. Choose your finish, enjoy free shipping, and come in a reusable art shipping box. Our custom size wood panel for mixed media is built to handle layering, texture, and multiple mediums. The unfinished art panel provides a durable, blank slate for endless creativity. The cradled birch wood canvas panel is perfect for professionals who need a solid, smooth painting surface.


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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 42x18 wood panel for painting (42 x 18 inch), 42 x 18 wood panel, 42x18 wood panel, wood panel for painting, painting wood panel, artist wood panel, deep wood panel for studio artist, supplier best wood panel for painting, cradled painting wood panel, heavy duty wood canvas for painting, custom size canvas panel, cradle wood panel gesso prime, premium wood panel wholesale, extra large painting panels, large wood panel for mixed media, raw wood panel for mixed media, unfinished canvas board, professional wood panel board for painting, wood art boards, custom wood box, cradle board, custom artist wood panel, custom sized wood panel, custom wood panel.
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.
42 Wide Wood Panel For Painting
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18 Tall Wood Panel For Painting
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