New Painting Panels

I've resorted to building my own painting panels. I'm able to achieve better quality and it solves the issue about not being able to get the larger sizes. Total materials cost for a 4' x 4' panel is about $27. Retail is ~ $170. I never wanted to get into the panel manufacturing business (I'd rather be painting) but you do what ya gotta do ;~).

Below is the largest panel (48" x 60") I've attempted so far. It's going really well and I'm actually enjoying doing it. I can see where artists enjoy the process of building panels/stretching canvas. It's all part of the process of making art.

Finished 48" x 60" Panel, ready for final sanding and Gesso primer. Total Investment about $30 in materials and 2.5 hrs time.