Oberfläche

Finden Sie die Oberfläche, die am besten zu Ihrer Technik oder Ästhetik passt. Berücksichtigen Sie das Gewebe der Leinwand, die Maserung eines Holzpaneels oder die Glätte des Papiers, sowie den gewünschten Absorptionsgrad und ob Sie eine starre Malfläche bevorzugen.


Art Surfaces: What Surface Should I Use?

Art Surfaces: What Surface Should I Use?

Choosing the right surface is essential for achieving your artwork's desired effect and longevity. Whether you are working with oil, acrylic, watercolour, or printmaking, the right substrate can make all the difference.

Canvas is a popular choice for artists due to its versatility and the variety of available textures. For those looking to buy in bulk, canvas by the metre or on the roll offers flexibility in terms of sizing and priming. Stretched canvas is ready to use and available in a wide range of sizes, while our bespoke canvas builder allows you to create canvases tailored to your needs. We also sell canvas pads for portable and convenient use, and a range of samples, tools and accessories to support your painting process.

If you prefer a sturdy rigid surface, consider panels and boards. Wooden panels and aluminium panels are popular and durable painting surfaces, and our aluminium panels can be further customised with our bespoke panel builder. Rigid panels and boards are particularly popular for pour painting and working with alcohol ink, as well as tempera and encaustic. For a traditional primed board, gesso boards and panels are an excellent choice. We also supply paper boards, canvas panels and boards, and clay boards, catering to various artistic techniques. Multimedia panels and scraper boards provide unique textures and surfaces, while foam boards, backing boards, and mountboards are perfect for presentation and framing.

For artists who use paper and card, our range includes paper sheets, sketchbooks, gummed pads, spiral pads, stitched pads, and paper blocks. These are available in different weights and textures to suit your medium and technique. We also offer paper rolls for large-scale works and pre-cut paper packs for convenience. Our specialist paper and surfaces cater to specific needs such as digital printing and paper stretching.

When selecting your surface, consider the weave of the canvas, the grain of a wooden panel, or the smoothness of paper to see which best suits your practice. Think about the level of absorbency you require, whether you prefer your substrate to be flexible or rigid, and how long you expect the surface to last. With our extensive selection of canvas, paper and card, and panels and boards, you can find the perfect surface for your practice.

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