Aluminum panels

[Sharon Knettell]

Hi all,

I just recieved some incredibly beautiful aluminum painting panels from www.studiomaterials.com!

They are lightweight, covered in a choice of different canvasses and beautifully made.

The prices are from $6.34 for a 8"x10" to $40 for an 18"x24". He also has gessoed panels available, and does custom sizes very reasonably. Compare these prices with the aluminum panels a www.museumservicescorporation.com. They use the same aluminum substrate and charge $20 a square foot, for just awning canvas.

Micheal Ozog, is very helpful and knowledgeable. He could probably put your canvas on his substrate.

Tim, is this the site you recieved your panels from?

Sincerely,

[Timothy C. Tyler]

I'm glad they work for you. I've finished a couple of paintings already on these lovely puppies. One of the best things is no more saw time. I was spending 3 or 4 hours a week makng inferior products. These guys will last far longer and look so professional! I'm with you.

I do dread the day when he gets so busy that we will no longer get such quick personal service. I have a large one coming today. I intend to do all my new work on these. No keys, no wrinkles no dents!

[Karin Wells]

Sharon and Tim: What surface have you chosen to use?

The Claessens' No.66 oil primed linen? Or the Artfix P7U? Do they have an acrylic primed surface on linen available?

[Patt Legg]

I just checked out the Studio Material site and the panels look great but suppose I must stick to what I use for now.

But I checked out their paints just out of curiosity and I love their Cad Orange but at $31.00, I have to pass on that too. Would any of you share your secrets about some paint brands and colors that are that vibrant? I love the Cadmiums but what would you suggest on brands for luminosity or vibrancy?

Thanks in advance

[Karin Wells]

Try looking at Gamblin oil paints first. You might as well start at the top.

If you want the non-toxic stuff check out Genesis colors.

Back to the panels...I want to paint on an acrylic gessoed surface because I often use an acrylic imprimatura or draw on the bottom layer with an acrylic paint before switching to oils.

I like the acrylic gesso "tooth" that grabs the paint on my first layer and really want to try these panels. ArtFix (whatever that is) is acrylic primed. Because it is synthetic, is it a mechanical looking weave?

[Sharon Knettell]

Karen,

ArtFix is a top of the line canvas manufacturer. Their canvases are fabulous. They are not sold in too many places, I get mine from New York Central Art Supply in NY.

"For over 30 yrs. the Narzoni family of Provence, France have been crafting ArtFix Primed Canvas. These fine art canvases combine the best of the classical methods with today's technolocical advances and are a result of consultation with world renowned museums, conservators and restorers. Without a doubt these are some of the finest primed surfaces available to artists today.

Two coats of a specially formulated acrylic sizing are applied to every canvas to isolate the fabric from the primer along with the acids that the primer and oil paints contain. Then, up to 4 layers of oil based or acrylic base universal primer are applied by hand to create a flawless surface unparalleled for glazing techniques and detailed work. These archival primers are extremely stable and will not crack or peel.The secretly formulated oil based primer has the feel strength and absorbsion of a traditional white lead primer wthout the toxicity. The acrylic universal primer is very absorbant and has good bite for oil painting."

I have used their canvasses, they are beautiful and they are very expensive.

Karen, the P72U has 2 coats of universal primer.

As to the surfaces you have to look at it. It looks fine to me, but each person has their own preferences. Get a small one to check it out.

If he does not have the surface you want, ship him out your canvas to mount. He is just starting up so his canvas inventory is small at the moment.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

[Karin Wells]

Sharon, this is very helpful. THANK YOU!

[Sharon Knettell]

Pat ET all,

Tim Tyler has dug up a wonderful new source of a material, aluminum panels, something a lot of us are interested in. Could we please keep to the topic or we will have another thread with the head of a cat and the tail of a dog.

Sincerely,

[Timothy C. Tyler]

Mine are artfix. I love them. This stuff is way better than other "modern cloth" - it feels better, is heavier (stronger) and tighter in weave. I can't keep changing horses every 4 months with linens etc. There's something to be said for locking in on one reliable favorite.

[Sharon Knettell]

Tim,

Whatever happened to Micheal Ozog and his panel site? Do you have a phone number? As I remember you were really pleased with the results.

Thanks,