Falling in Art 2-Pack 16x16 Unfinished Birch Gallery Panels — 1½" Deep, Sanded Surface

Falling in Art 2-pack 16x16-inch unfinished birch wood gallery panels are solid, 1½-inch-deep painting boards made for versatile mixed-media and fine-art work.

These gallery-style panels provide a rigid, flat surface that won’t sag or warp the way stretched canvas can, offering painters and crafters a reliable foundation for oils, acrylics, watercolours, collage, woodburning, and mixed techniques. Each set contains two 16 x 16 inch panels built from birch; the boards arrive sanded and ready for your chosen ground or can be used raw for a natural wood aesthetic. At a 1½-inch thickness they read as professional gallery panels and are ready to display or frame once finished.

How does the unfinished birch surface affect my painting process?

The raw birch surface gives you control: you can prime it for traditional paint behavior, stain it to let grain show, or keep it natural for textured, organic results. Birch accepts gesso, sealers, and stains well, and the sanded finish reduces the need for heavy sanding before applying paint.

• Sanded, smooth feel for even paint application
• Accepts gesso, ground, stain, or direct media
• Natural texture for woodgrain techniques or mixed media

Will these panels hold up better than stretched canvas?

Yes — solid wood panels are inherently more rigid, resisting stretching, flexing, and sagging that can afflict canvas over time. For indoor display and frequently-handled pieces, the birch panels offer lasting dimensional stability and a flat, unyielding support.

• 1½" depth for gallery-ready edge and stability
• Solid wood both faces — minimal warping risk
• Durable for framing, hanging, or easel display

What media and techniques work best on these panels?

The panels are compatible with a broad set of art practices: oil and acrylic painting, watercolour with proper priming, collage, tempera, pyrography, and mixed-media assemblage. Their firm surface makes fine-detail work and layering easier than flexible supports.

• Oil and acrylics — prime with gesso for archival results
• Watercolour or inks — use sizing or absorbent ground first
• Collage and woodburning — sturdy surface for adhesives and heat

How should I prepare and finish a panel for display?

Preparation can be minimal or extensive depending on the look you want. Light sanding and one or two coats of gesso create a stable painting ground; sealing with varnish or a clear coat preserves finished work and accentuates colour.

• Sand lightly to remove any milling marks
• Apply gesso or ground for paint adhesion and absorbency control
• Varnish or seal the completed painting for protection and presentation

Who this is for: Artists, hobbyists, students, and makers who prefer a stable, professional-feeling support will appreciate these Falling in Art birch panels. They suit anyone needing a portable, durable surface for plein air work, studio paintings meant for framing or gallery display, or mixed-media projects that require a firm backing. If you want a blank, high-quality wooden canvas to adapt to many finishes and techniques, these 16 x 16 panels provide a reliable starting point.