Watercolor Ground Baltic Birch Panel - 1 3/4" Gallery Profile

Trekell’s Watercolor Ground Baltic Birch – Gallery Profile 1 3/4" Panels are made from prime Baltic birch. Supported by a durable basswood cradle measuring 1 3/4”-deep, this art panel has an aesthetically-pleasing structural guard against warping. The panel’s front is sealed with Golden GAC100 and has been primed with three coats of a special watercolor ground. The total package is a dream for watercolorists, a sturdy confidence-instilling surface that has been perfectly prepared for you. The next step is to make your masterpiece.

George H. Simkins, father of Trekell artist Greg Simkins, teamed up with Trekell to design these gorgeous wood panels. Featuring a Baltic birch front panel and a basswood cradle, these panels find a balance between sturdiness and clean minimalism. While the birch and basswood are difficult to source, the search was worth it. Working with only the finest materials allowed our USA-based craftsmen to achieve something extraordinary. You may have used a wood panel before, but trust us, you've never used something like this. By taking care of the time-sink and hassle of preparation, Trekell's experienced professionals have freed you up to create as soon as you open the shipping box. All panels are stamped with the Trekell/George H. Simkins logo as a seal of quality.

This fluid acrylic primer applied to this panel creates a porous surface similar to cold press paper. It dries to an absorbent, lightfast, and flexible surface that withstands repeated lifting and scrubbing. Suitable for a full range of watercolor techniques, including washing and staining, it can also be used to return stained areas to an absorbent white surface.