Paintable Wood Panels & Surfaces
Paintable wood panels and surfaces offer artists a solid, contemporary alternative to canvas. With a smooth, rigid base and strong visual presence, wooden painting surfaces are ideal for bold colour work, layering and experimental techniques.
Wood as a creative surface
Wood panels provide stability and durability, making them well suited to acrylic painting, mixed media and textured applications. Available in round, square and rectangular formats, these surfaces support both traditional compositions and more expressive, unconventional work.
Urban Edit: beyond the canvas
Curated as part of the Urban Edit, this category brings together paintable wooden surfaces chosen for contemporary, street-influenced and experimental practices. From classic wood panels to non-traditional formats like paintable skateboards, these surfaces encourage artists to think beyond the canvas.
What you’ll find in this category
- Premium wooden painting panels in multiple sizes
- Round, square and rectangular formats
- Rigid, smooth surfaces for confident mark-making
- Alternative paintable objects, including skateboards
Best suited for
- Acrylic painting and mixed media
- Layered and textured techniques
- Contemporary and street-inspired artwork
- Artists exploring non-traditional surfaces
Frequently asked questions
What paints work best on wooden panels?
Acrylic paints are most commonly used on wooden panels, though they can also be prepared for mixed media and experimental techniques.
Do wooden painting panels need priming?
Some panels come pre-primed, while others may benefit from additional gesso depending on the artist’s preference and technique.
Why choose wood over canvas?
Wooden surfaces offer rigidity, durability and a contemporary look that suits bold, graphic and experimental styles.