Collection: Ampersand Art Panels

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Why Choose\nAmpersand Panels?","bold":true}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🎨 "},{"type":"text","value":"Archival, museum-quality surfaces","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🖌️ "},{"type":"text","value":"Rigid panels for better brush and tool control","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"💡 "},{"type":"text","value":"Brilliant colour vibrancy and absorbency","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"📏 "},{"type":"text","value":"Edge-to-edge painting and mounting options","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🧪 "},{"type":"text","value":"Custom surfaces for every medium","bold":true}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🇺🇸 "},{"type":"text","value":"Proudly handcrafted in the USA","bold":true}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Whether you paint, draw, glaze, or scrape,\nthere’s an Ampersand panel designed specifically for your medium."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Explore the\nAmpersand Range at Art to Art","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🖼️ Gessobord\n– For Acrylic & Oil Painting","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pre-primed with professional-quality acrylic\ngesso, Gessobord offers a lightly textured surface that holds brushstrokes\nbeautifully. It’s ready to use straight from the pack for "},{"type":"text","value":"acrylics, oils,\nmixed media, and collage","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✔ Archival and acid-free\n\n✔ Excellent for layering, glazing, and detailed brushwork\n\n✔ Ideal for both studio and plein air painting"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🎨 Claybord –\nFor Detail, Scratching & Mixed Media","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Featuring an ultra-smooth, absorbent kaolin\nclay surface, Claybord is perfect for artists who demand control and precision.\nIt’s also scratchboard-compatible — excellent for "},{"type":"text","value":"inks, acrylics, gouache,\nand etching","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✔ Smooth surface for intricate detail\n\n✔ Can be scratched or reworked\n\n✔ Great for graphic styles and illustration"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"💧 AquaBord –\nFor Watercolour & Gouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Specially textured for water-based media,\nAquaBord absorbs pigment like watercolour paper but allows for lifting and\nreworking. A revolutionary surface for "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour, gouache, ink washes, and\neven acrylics","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✔ Rich colour without paper buckling\n\n✔ Paint can be reactivated and corrected\n\n✔ Allows for watercolour framing without glass"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🖍️ Pastelbord\n– For Pastels, Pencils & Charcoal","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"A textured, toothy surface that grabs dry\nmedia with ease. Pastelbord holds more pigment than paper and offers superior\nlayering potential for "},{"type":"text","value":"soft pastels, pencils, charcoal, and mixed media","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✔ Ideal for blending, layering, and scumbling\n\n✔ Strong grip with reduced dust\n\n✔ Archival and fade-resistant"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Scratchbord","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – For Scratch Art & Illustration"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Made with India ink-coated clay, Scratchbord is designed for "},{"type":"text","value":"fine-line engraving, illustration, and scratchboard art","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Reveal white lines beneath the surface and apply coloured inks if desired."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✔ Fine control for engraving and detail\n\n✔ Ink can be reapplied and re-scratched\n\n✔ Excellent for monochrome and coloured effects"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQs – Ampersand Panels"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What makes Ampersand panels better than canvas?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nUnlike stretched canvas, Ampersand panels are completely rigid, offering "},{"type":"text","value":"superior surface stability, better brush control, and edge-to-edge painting","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" with no sag or bounce."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are Ampersand panels archival?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, all Ampersand panels are made with "},{"type":"text","value":"archival-quality materials","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and sealed for long-term preservation. They're ideal for artists creating work for exhibitions or sale."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I frame Ampersand panels?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAbsolutely. Their rigid structure allows for easy "},{"type":"text","value":"mounting, floater framing, or custom display","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" without glass (depending on the medium used)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do I need to prime these panels before painting?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nMost panels like "},{"type":"text","value":"Gessobord","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"Claybord","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and "},{"type":"text","value":"Pastelbord","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" come ready to use. Some surfaces can be customised further if you wish to apply additional gesso or texture."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Which panel should I choose for my medium?","bold":true}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n Gessobord, Claybord\n"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n AquaBord\n"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n Pastelbord\n"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n Encausticbord\n"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n Scratchbord\n"}]}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shop Ampersand Art Panels Online at Art to Art"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Whether you're a professional painter, a mixed media artist, or exploring a new technique, "},{"type":"text","value":"Ampersand panels offer a premium painting surface designed to elevate your creativity","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"👉 "},{"type":"text","value":"Shop the full Ampersand range online today. Same-day dispatch available Australia-wide. Afterpay accepted.","bold":true}]}]}