Ampersand Pastelbord Panel 11 x 14 Inches
Ampersand Pastelbord offers unmatched durability and versatility for artists.
Available in multiple variations.
The Ampersand Pastelbord is a durable, gesso-coated hardboard panel designed for pastel artists. With a medium texture and absorbent surface, it excels in layering and blending techniques while maintaining stability. Ideal for both wet and dry media, this panel provides an excellent foundation for detailed artwork.
Best for: Professional artists and serious hobbyists
Our Review
The Ampersand Pastelbord is a premium choice for artists seeking a superior surface for pastel and dry media techniques. Its unique marble-dust finish allows for exceptional layering and detail, enabling vibrant colour buildup and smooth gradients that are often difficult to achieve on conventional pastel papers. The rigid 1/8" hardboard backing ensures stability, making it ideal for realism and fine art applications, while the archival quality of the materials used guarantees longevity in your artwork.
This panel best suits professional artists and serious hobbyists who desire a reliable, high-quality surface for their creative expressions. Whether you are working on portraits, landscapes, or illustrative pieces, the versatility of the Pastelbord allows you to explore various media, including acrylics and watercolours, without compromising the integrity of your work.
Overall, the Ampersand Pastelbord is highly recommended for anyone serious about pastel work and illustration, offering superior performance and durability that surpasses traditional options.
What we like
- Durable marble-dust finish for superior layering
- Compatible with various media including acrylic and charcoal
- Rigid backing ensures stability and prevents buckling
- Archival quality materials for long-lasting artwork
- Versatile colour options available for starting projects
Our verdict
Ampersand Pastelbord offers unmatched durability and versatility for artists.
Product Details
Product Details
The Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord is a professional-grade pastel panel designed to enhance your artistic experience. Engineered for artists seeking superior layering capabilities, it features a medium-textured marble-dust finish that provides exceptional tooth, allowing for more layers of both soft and hard pastels. This quality makes it perfect for creating rich colour buildups, smooth gradients, and deep blending.
The absorbent clay-and-gesso ground supports both wet and dry techniques, enabling applications of acrylic, watercolour, casein, ink, or mixed media without the common buckling associated with pastel paper. The rigid 1/8-inch Hardbord backing ensures flatness, providing utmost control for realism, portrait work, landscapes, florals, still life, and plein air pastel painting. Its true panel structure requires no mounting board or backer, framing effortlessly behind glass.
Available in four classic tones—Grey, Sand, White, and Green—these panels allow for immediate colour foundations. Artists can also custom-tone the white panels for expanded palette options. Constructed from premium, warp-resistant FSC-Certified Hardbord™ and sealed with Archiva-Seal™, Pastelbord is a long-lasting, archival surface suitable for professional pastel work, mixed media, drawing, and illustration. Each panel is handcrafted in the USA, ensuring a quality product.
- ASIN:
- B0027ACCGG
- Brand:
- Ampersand Art Supply
- MPN:
- PB11
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