Why Choose Wood Panels for Painting?
Wood panels have long been a preferred surface for artists seeking durability, stability, and versatility. At DeSerres, we offer a wide range of high-quality wood panels that are designed to provide the ideal foundation for your creative projects. Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, wood panels offer a unique and reliable surface to bring your vision to life.
Benefits of Painting on Wood Panels:
- Durability and Stability: Wood panels are known for their strength and resistance to warping. Unlike canvas, which can stretch over time, wood panels remain flat and stable, providing a sturdy foundation that enhances the longevity of your artwork. This makes them ideal for larger paintings or works that require extra support.
- Smooth Surface: The natural texture of wood panels is typically smoother than canvas, which helps ensure even paint application and reduces the need for excessive prep work. This smooth surface promotes better adhesion for various painting techniques, resulting in a more professional finish.
- Versatility: Wood panels are suitable for a wide range of painting styles, including oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Their rigid structure offers the support needed for heavier or textured media, making them a versatile choice for artists working in different mediums.
- Longevity: Wood panels are more resistant to cracking, warping, or distortion compared to other painting surfaces. This durability ensures your artwork remains intact for years, preserving both its quality and appearance.
Types of Wood Panels Available at DeSerres:
- Tung Wood Panels: Tung wood panels are denser and more durable, making them a preferred choice for professional artists working with heavier paints or textured surfaces. Their solid structure resists warping, ensuring long-term stability and a smooth painting experience.
- Birch Wood Panels: Birch wood panels are lightweight yet sturdy, providing a balance between strength and ease of handling. Their smooth surface is perfect for both oil and acrylic painting, ensuring even paint application and excellent durability for long-term projects.
DeSerres & Apollon-Gotrick Wood Panels:
At DeSerres, we offer wood panels from two trusted brands – DeSerres and Apollon-Gotrick. Both brands are renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that artists have access to the best materials for their creative needs.
- DeSerres Wood Panels: DeSerres is a trusted name in art supplies, known for providing reliable and high-quality products that cater to artists of all skill levels. Our DeSerres wood panels are carefully crafted to ensure consistent quality, smooth surfaces, and durability, making them ideal for artists seeking dependable painting surfaces.
- Apollon-Gotrick Wood Panels: Apollon-Gotrick is a well-established brand recognized for their dedication to creating professional-grade wood panels. Their panels are designed with precision, offering a wide range of options to suit different artistic styles and techniques. Apollon-Gotrick wood panels are known for their superior craftsmanship, providing excellent stability and smoothness for a variety of painting methods.
Tips for Using Wood Panels:
- Prepare Your Surface: Sand the wood panel to ensure a smooth surface, reducing texture and creating a clean foundation for painting. This step helps enhance paint adhesion and prevents uneven application.
- Priming: Apply a high-quality primer like gesso to create a surface that enhances color vibrancy and prevents excessive absorption. This step is especially useful when working with oil or acrylic paints.
- Choose the Right Paint: Depending on your medium, ensure you select the appropriate paint that adheres well to wood panels. Oil paints are especially suitable for denser wood surfaces, while acrylics can work well on most wood types.
- Storage and Handling: Keep wood panels in a dry, climate-controlled environment to prevent warping or damage. Proper storage helps maintain the panel’s integrity and ensures your artwork stays in pristine condition.
Wood panels from DeSerres, whether from the DeSerres or Apollon-Gotrick brands, offer durable, smooth, and versatile alternatives to traditional canvases. Whether you’re creating detailed mixed media pieces or large-scale oil paintings, these wood panels provide the ideal surface for your artistic journey.
