Tutorials & tips - Ampersand Art

Tutorial: How to mount a photo to a panel and frame it

See how simple it is to mount a photo to an Ampersand panel and add a Floaterframe!

How big is a 48x72 panel?

A fun, stop-motion video to show a 48x72 Gessobord with an artist for scale.

Archiva-Seal™: Only by Ampersand

Ampersand's exclusive Archiva-Seal™ ensures paintings won’t yellow over time due to support-induced discoloration. Learn why this critical process makes Ampersand panels the most-trusted surface among artists.

Collage on Gessobord

A fun, stop-motion video of collage on Ampersand Gessobord.

The panel advantage

Why choose a panel? Watch this short video to learn about the advantages of creating artwork on a panel instead of a flexible surface.

Introduction to Ampersand Unprimed Basswood

Think all unprimed wood panels are the same? Think again! Watch this video and learn why Ampersand's Unprimed Basswood is the best choice for artists that love working on raw, uncoated wood.

Primed Smooth: Perfect for pouring

Paint glides across the surface of Ampersand Primed Smooth without a texture or weave to interrupt the flow. It is the perfect surface for paint pouring.

Introduction to Ampersand Primed Smooth

Learn more about the Ampersand Primed Smooth gesso panel and why artists enjoy this smooth surface for oil, acrylic, pouring, ink, graphite, mixed media, and more.

Introduction to Ampersand Hardbord

Hardbord is the most stable substrate on the market and is used for all Ampersand Museum Series panels. Watch this video to learn more.

Introduction to Ampersand Floaterframes

Learn more about Ampersand Floaterframes: the profiles, the styles, the colors available, even which frame to use for flat or 1.5" cradled artwork. You'll see why the Ampersand Floaterframe is simply the easiest floater frame you'll ever use.

Introduction to Ampersand Encausticbord

Learn why artists love Encausticbord for more than encaustics. It is also perfect for image transfer, acrylic, charcoal, ink, graphite, markers, collage, and more.

Introduction to Ampersand Primed Canvas Texture

Want all of the benefits of painting on a panel, but with the familiar texture of canvas? Watch this video and learn how you can get the best of both worlds!