Hi there,

I'm interested in painting with Oils and Acrylic (not at the same time) on wood panels. Does anybody have any information on what wood is best and how I prepare it for a professional result?

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Cheers,
Anthony Rosbottom

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I've painted with acrylics on board before, and I was advised by a professional artist with her own gallery/art-shop. I just used MDF for the smooth surface, and primed with white acrylic paint. Did the job without any problems. As an example, here's the first thing I painted with acrylics on board. http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/thulsadooms_portfolio/picture339192.aspx

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Thanks for the reply. After doing a bit more reading it does indeed seem easier to paint acrylics on wood.

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Cheers,
Anthony Rosbottom

Portfolio http://www.anthonyrosbottom.com
Art Blog http://www.anthony-rosbottom.blogspot.com

For years I did illustrations on hardboard...primed then sanded ..an excellent surface

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