WATERMEDIA FACED DEEP CRADLED BIRCH PANEL 12 X 16 X 1 5/8"

WATERMEDIA-FACED CRADLED BIRCH PANEL – DEEP 12" × 16" × 5/8" – AMERICAN EASEL

SOLD AS: Single Panel

This Watermedia-Faced Cradled Birch Panel provides a smooth, specially prepared surface designed for watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic, and mixed media. The watermedia ground allows artists to achieve watercolor-style effects on a rigid, non-flexible surface, eliminating the buckling and warping that can occur with paper.

Constructed with a birch wood face and solid wood cradle, this panel offers excellent durability and long-term stability. The 5/8" deep cradle gives the panel a clean profile suitable for framing or display while maintaining the same rigid painting support artists rely on.

KEY FEATURES
🎨 Watermedia-prepared surface ready for painting
🪵 Birch panel construction for strength and durability
📏 Size: 12" × 16"
📦 Depth: 5/8" deep cradle
💧 Ideal for watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic & mixed media
🧷 Rigid surface prevents buckling, flexing, or stretching
🖼️ Suitable for framing or display

WHY ARTISTS LOVE IT
A rigid panel allows for heavier washes, lifting, masking, and layered techniques without surface distortion, giving artists greater control and durability than paper alone.

IDEAL FOR
• Watercolor on a rigid surface
• Gouache and ink work
• Acrylic and mixed media
• Detailed brushwork and layering

FINAL NOTE
Versatile and durable, this watermedia panel offers a dependable painting surface in a balanced, easy-to-frame size that works beautifully for studies or finished pieces. 🎨✨