June 2019

I am in New Hampshire, looking after my father, who had a stroke in the spring.
I have put my business on hold, but I'm available to give free advice to anyone who wishes
to learn about aluminum composite material or make panels.

Best wishes,
Amanda

Give your Painting a Strong Foundation

For a painting to last for hundreds of years without paint loss or cracking, it must be painted on a high-quality rigid support. Aluminum composite material is ideal for this purpose, and I use it for all of my own oil paintings. 

Save Time

  • Made-to-order artist's panels are usually ready within 24 hours.
  • Text your dimensions to Amanda at (206) 920-4973 to get a quote. Sizes range from 5x7 to 36x48. Custom sizes are available. 
  • Specify which type of panel you'd like:
    • unprimed
    • hand-primed
    • acrylic-primed linen
    • oil-primed linen
  • When your order is ready, you can pick it up at my South Seattle studio, close to I-5.
  • Delivery within Seattle city limits is available for $20.
  • Prices are listed below. Pay with Venmo, cash, or credit card. 
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Brushed-on primer simulates the texture of very smooth linen.

Get a Quote

Text your dimensions to Amanda at (206) 920-4973. Specify which type of panel you would like, and I'll text a quote to you. If you prefer, send an e-mail. 

Sizes range from 5x7 to 36x48.

Prices

Below are some sample prices:

16x20
Unprimed $16
Acrylic-Primed Linen $32
Oil-Primed Linen $35
Hand-Primed $42

18x24
Unprimed $18
Acrylic-Primed Linen $36
Oil-Primed Linen $40
Hand-Primed $47
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24x36
Unprimed $26
Acrylic-Primed Linen $49
Oil-Primed Linen $56
Hand-Primed $71

​30x40
Unprimed $36
Acrylic-Primed Linen $65
Oil-Primed Linen $76
Hand-Primed $95
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Unprimed panels are cut to size and pre-sanded.
To prime your panel, use acrylic primer or alkyd primer. Oil primer will not adhere properly to this surface.
Linen can be adhered to the surface with acrylic gloss medium
or Beva 371 Film.
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Hand-primed panels feature acrylic primer
brushed onto aluminum composite material.
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Custom sizes, like this 24" x 72" panel, are available.
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Linen panels feature acrylic-primed linen or oil-primed linen
over aluminum composite material.
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6mm corrugated-core material is used for large panels.
It's very rigid and lightweight.
This material is best for panels 24x36 and larger.
It's more expensive than the standard 3mm material.
Text or e-mail for a quote.
About the Panels
  • Aluminum composite material doesn't expand and contract with changes in humidity, so the paint film is expected to remain on the panel for hundreds of years without paint loss or cracking. It also withstands normal indoor temperature fluctuations very well. It's the best material to use as a support that is widely available and affordable. Read more about supports here.
  • Aluminum composite material is a thin sheet of polyethylene (rigid plastic) surrounded by layers of aluminum. The surfaces are coated with polyester-coil coating. Linen panels have acrylic-primed linen or oil-primed lien adhered with acrylic gloss medium, ready for painting. Hand-primed panels are primed on one side with acrylic primer, ready for painting. 
  • Linen panels have two coats of manufacturer's primer.
  • Hand-primed panels have three coasts of acrylic primer.
  • Acrylic primer is suitable for oil paint, acrylic paint, pastels, casein, and water-based media like ink and watercolor. It's not suitable for egg tempera or encaustic.
  • Panels are 3 mm or 1/8 inch thick. I recommend that panels 24x36 and larger be made with 6 mm or 1/4 inch material. For large panels, I use corrugated-core ACM. It's very rigid and lightweight.
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About Amanda
I am an artist in Seattle working in the realist tradition. I strive to use the best materials available, and I believe the type of support used for a painting is one of the most important materials decisions an artist can make.