Ampersand Art SupplyGesso Wood Painting Panel: Museum Series Gessobord, 11" x 14", 1/8" Flat Profile

I’ve had a very good time painting on these 5x7” mini gesso boards. They allow me to paint more scenes I’ve photographed over the years that I didn’t think I would ever get to do in a larger format.

This is a perfect size surface to paint on and I like the thickness. I extend my painting onto the sides and it looks attractive and even impressive. I didn’t even have to apply gesso before painting which made the process easier and more fun. The price was right as well.

In my opinion, this surface is perfect for oils and acrylics.

I have always like the Ampersand boards for how smooth they are, allowing for extra details in painting. This product lives up to my expectations as always.

I love the product very much. However, the edges of some items are slightly damaged because the package is sometimes too large and lacks bubble cushioning. I hope you can improve the packaging soon!

When I order these gessoed panels I usually cut them on a table saw to the proportions I desire. Also I like a bit more texture on the panels and apply about three more coats of gesso in different directions for a suitable texture. Also, I put a couple of coats of gesso on the back to keep the panel from warping. I would like to know what the base of the panels is made from.... is it a type of Masonite ?

These panels are ideal for detailed paintings in oil paint and oil pastels. The surface is smooth and has just enough tooth for oil paint to glide on. The hardboard backing is tough and durable. The colors come out vibrant I get a perfect finished look with these boards. These can easily handle palette knife paintings with lots of thick paint. I prefer these boards to canvases and they are easy to frame.

These are awesome! So easy to use and I love the shape.