PAINTING ON CANVAS VS WOOD PANELS

The more you explore your options throughout your journey as an artist and pursue and create multiple projects and pieces, you realize which canvas you prefer that best displays your vision. A canvas does not only refer to just your traditional artist canvas - it is any base or foundation that is used to bring your vision to life however in this article, we will be discussing the benefits and disadvantages of two most popular bases used by artists everywhere. Whether you prefer metal or fine art print, there are benefits to two of the most commonly used bases: artist canvas and canvas panel. There are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect base. Artists will determine whether a canvas or wood panel is right for them when considering if the final piece will be mounted outdoors or indoors, if it will be exposed to moisture or humidity (weather and environmental factors), if the artist is wanting an archival base for long-lasting placement, the materials used to paint, and whether the final piece will be used for display in an exhibition or for a personal feature.

SUMMARY CANVAS WOOD PANELS PAINTING ON CANVAS PAINTING ON WOOD PANELS HOW TO ORDER! Traditional artist canvas in the market today is made from either cotton or linen fabric and is usually made in two different types: plain and duck. Wood panels are still one of the most popular substrate options for artists. They were extremely popular during the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Advantages/Disadvantages of painting on Canvas. Advantages/Disadvantages of painting on Wood Panels. Click here: Artist Canvas Click here: Artist Wood Panel

CANVAS

Traditional artist canvas in the market today is made from either cotton or linen fabric and is usually made in two different types: plain and duck. Duck refers to the threads being woven together in the weft -- either single-filled (one thread) or numbered (two threads). You can purchase canvas already stretched over a wooden frame/board panel or you can purchase canvas material in a roll. Canvas material can come unprimed (raw), gesso-primed, primed with oil, or primed with acrylic. Canvas material is made from either cotton or linen (flax) fibres that are either mass-produced (cotton) or harvested (linen). Canvas is a versatile material and is not only used as a base for artists, but is used in accessories and clothing. Duck canvases are woven to provide a solid and durable base. When properly stretched, sized, and prepped, canvases offer a sturdy and strong foundation, which will offer archival and long lasting results. Canvases are also flexible and rigid enough to be made for larger paintings. In comparison to wood panels, they tend to be lighter and the much more expensive option.

Artist Canvas

WOOD PANELS

Wood panels are still one of the most popular substrate options for artists. They were extremely popular during the Renaissance and Middle Ages. There are a variety of different woods that are made into panels but artist panels are usually made from oak, walnut, baltic birchwood, basswood, and hardboard. Depending on the wood chosen, they are native to regions all around North America and Europe. In addition, wood material is versatile and is known for multiple usages and applications such as furniture support, cabinet-making, signage, and wood veneers. For artists' usages, wood panels are popular for sculptures, wooden murals, digital wood prints, resin art, and painting. When prepared properly (with Gesso, sealant, primer made for wood), wood panels become the perfect base for your oil and acrylic paints. Proper steps for preparation ensure that the paints do not get absorbed by the panel (which can disintegrate the panel overtime). Wood panels are also popular due to their high shock absorption and resistance Wood panels offer a smooth and non-textured surface, as well as a strong and durable base. In comparison to canvases, they tend to be rigid and the cheaper option between the two.

Sample Painting on Wood Panel.

PAINTING ON CANVAS

Advantages If you prefer a lightweight and flexible base, canvases will work best. Canvases also come available in a variety of different products (ie. raw, rolled, stretched, sized), so there's something for every artist. Canvases are versatile and can be painted stretched over a durable wooden frame or just a plain roll. Unlike wood panels, Canvas are easy to pack and roll for easy transportation and storage Disadvantages Over time as paintings age, canvases tend to experience cracking to some degree. Cracking results when any movement or warping breaks the flexibility of the canvas. This can result in the painting becoming brittle and warping the final piece. Canvases have a visible woven texture, which may not be ideal for artists who are wanting a smooth-textured base over a woven one. This may affect the style and execution of the finished piece. Canvas is more expensive than wood panels.

Canvas is a lightweight & flexible surface to paint on.

PAINTING ON WOOD PANELS

Advantages Wood panels offer a smooth, non-texture surface which allows for versatility. Unlike canvases, wooden panels can be sanded during preparation and can be customized to the perfect surface texture. Wood panels are very durable and sturdy. They offer a rigid and weighted base for extra stability. Panels also offer a high degree of strength due to its build; the veneer core and cross-banded layers ensure that the wood panel has high shock resistance. Disadvantages Compared to canvas, it is much more weighty and can get heavy when transporting. If not prepared properly, the oil and acrylic paints can seep into the panel and disintegrate the wooden fibres and affect the overall structure.

Wood panels are very durable and sturdy surface to paint on.

HOW TO ORDER!

Artist Canvas: KeenART offers 100% high quality cotton duck canvases. We offer unprimed, primed, or double primed canvas for your convenience. We offer a variety of numbered duck canvases ranging from #12-#1 (11.5-30 oz). We offer custom sizes as small as 4x4" and larger sizes up to 120"x80" (10'x6.7' ft). We stretch over a custom-made wooden frame with cross braces (additional risers can be added for extra support). KeenART also offers ready-made artist canvas in standard depth (3/4") or profile (1.5") depth. Our artist canvases are double primed with acrylic gesso. KeenART also offers canvas by the foot with a variety of weights and can be purchased unprimed, primed, or double primed. Order your canvas here: Custom-size artist canvas Canvas by the foot Ready-made artist canvas Artist wood panels: KeenART offers cradled birch wood panels. Cradled panels are made by attaching a 1/8" thick birch plywood sheet onto a wood base frame. KeenART offers stocked wood panels and custom-sized wood panels. Custom-sized wood panels come in 1/8" or 3/4" thicknesses and can be custom cut from 4x4" to up to 120"x60" (5ftx10ft). Stocked panels range from 4x4" up to 60"x40". KeenART currently offers baltic birch stocked wood panels in two depths: 15/16" and 1-5/8" depth. We also offer birch plywood boards/sheets in 1/8" (~3mm) thicknesses and offers sizes ranging from 4"x4" up to 48"x60" (4ftx5ft). Order your wood panels here: Custom sized Baltic Birch wood panels Stocked Baltic Birch wood panels Birch plywood board

Artist Canvas can be purchased in several different forms. Here is an example of dry mounting on wood panel w/ resin coating.

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