CHAPTER 3:
Panels
Wood panels have been used for painting for centuries. While canvas offers more portability, wood panels are still widely used today, along with wood-based composite panels. When prepared properly, panels offer artists a firm, sturdy, and durable support for oil, acrylic, tempera, and encaustic painting.
COMMON HARDWOODS USED FOR PANELS
The best wood to use for panel painting is a hardwood that is not especially vulnerable to rotting or warping. Some of the most common woods used for art panels today are listed below.
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TREE NAME |
ORIGIN |
QUALITIES |
Mahogany |
Semi-evergreen native to the American tropics (some African ... |
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