Ampersand Encausticbord Range

The Ampersand Aquabord Range is a premium watercolour panel designed to elevate your painting experience. Featuring an acid-free, absorbent clay surface on a durable hardboard panel, Aquabord mimics the absorbency and texture of cold press watercolour paper while allowing for greater control, lifting, and reworking. This professional-grade surface is ideal for watercolours, gouache, acrylics, and mixed media techniques.

Please note: Our current stock includes a mix of metric and imperial measurements.

Watercolour-Friendly Surface – Absorbent clay ground mimics traditional watercolour paper.

Rework & Lift with Ease – Paint can be lifted or reworked without damaging the surface.

Archival & Durable – Rigid, warp-resistant panel ensures long-lasting artwork.

Versatile Applications – Perfect for watercolours, gouache, acrylics, and ink washes.

Available in Various Sizes & Thicknesses – Choose the perfect panel for your artistic needs.

The Ampersand Claybord Range offers a unique, ultra-smooth surface designed for precision and versatility. Made with a premium hardboard panel and coated with an absorbent kaolin clay ground, Claybord allows for unparalleled control, making it perfect for a wide range of artistic techniques, including scratchboard, inks, acrylics, watercolours, and mixed media.

Please note: Our current stock includes a mix of metric and imperial measurements.

Ultra-Smooth Clay Surface – Absorbent and highly responsive to a variety of media.

Unmatched Versatility – Ideal for scratchboard, etching, airbrushing, and layering techniques.

Archival Quality & Durability – Rigid, warp-resistant panel ensures longevity.

Superior Erasability – Allows for reworking, lifting, and fine detailing with precision.

Available in Various Sizes & Thicknesses – Choose the perfect panel for your artistic needs.

The Ampersand Gessoboard Range is a premium surface designed for artists who demand the highest quality for their work. Featuring a professional-grade, archival-quality hardboard panel coated with a perfectly smooth, acid-free acrylic gesso, these boards provide an exceptional painting surface that enhances colour vibrancy and brush control.

Please note: Our current stock includes a mix of metric and imperial measurements.

Professional-Grade Surface – Smooth, acid-free gesso coating for superior paint adhesion.

Versatile & Durable – Ideal for oils, acrylics, mixed media, and more.

Archival Quality – Rigid, warp-resistant hardboard ensures long-lasting artwork.

Enhanced Brush Control – Smooth texture allows for precise detail and effortless blending.

Available in Multiple Sizes & Thicknesses – Choose the perfect panel for your artistic needs.

The Bob Ross Canvas Range offers a selection of high-quality canvases specifically designed for oil painting. These canvases feature a primed surface that provides excellent tooth and absorbency for optimal paint adhesion.

With sturdy construction and warp-resistant frames, the Bob Ross canvases ensure durability and longevity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, the Bob Ross Canvas Range provides a reliable foundation for creating beautiful landscapes and captivating artwork.

Crafted with durability in mind, these canvas panels feature a sturdy 3mm wooden frame. Available in various sizes, they provide a versatile canvas for your artistic creations. Perfect for both beginners and professionals, these canvas panels offer a reliable surface for painting and mixed media projects.

Claire Fontaine Canvas Boards are universally coated meaning they are suitable for Oil, Acrylic or Gouache painting.

Ready to paint

3mm thickness

Clairefontaine Round Canvas Board is a high-quality canvas board designed for painting and drawing with acrylics, oils, or Gouache. The board features a durable canvas providing a smooth and even texture for paint application.

The round shape of the board adds a unique touch to the artwork and is perfect for creating circular paintings or designs. The board is available in a range of sizes and is 3mm thickness.

Clairefontaine Round Canvas Board is a popular choice among artists and hobbyists who seek a reliable and versatile canvas board for their creative work.

Daler-Rowney Premium stretched canvases are now made in the EU to the highest specifications. They are made with a superior-quality heavyweight (380gsm), acid-free, 100% cotton, medium grain canvas and professional stretcher bars in heavy wood for improved strength and optimal stability.

The canvases have been given three coats of acrylic primer; triple-priming creates a perfect ready-to-use painting surface for both oils and acrylics that holds the colour on the surface and prevents seepage through to the back.

The canvases are stapled on the back to give clean edges and come complete with wooden wedges to adjust tension in the traditional manner and they are individually wrapped to protect the surface.

The Simply Mini Canvas Range offers a collection of small-sized canvases perfect for quick and creative projects. These mini canvases are pre-primed and ready to use, saving you time and effort. With their compact size, they are ideal for experimenting with different techniques, creating small masterpieces, or even as charming gifts.

Elements Canvas Board - Range of Sizes

100% medium grade cotton

Hand stretched

Double gesso primed, acid free

Suitable for oils and acrylic