Koh I Nor painting panel 30.48×40.64 cm features 280 g paper mounted on a rigid black support, providing a stable, opaque working surface for a range of traditional and mixed media techniques. The black ground reduces glare and increases contrast for bright pigments and metallics, making it suitable for studies, finished artworks and presentation pieces. The panel's dimensions and weight offer a balance between portability and a firm substrate that resists warping during wet media application.
Advantages
The rigid black panel delivers immediate support without the need for stretching or priming, saving preparation time. The 280 g paper surface is thick enough to accept acrylics, gouache, inks and pencil while maintaining adhesion and color vibrancy. The non-reflective black ground enhances luminance of pale and fluorescent colours and helps control tonal contrasts for compositional work. Its durable backing and firm edges make the panel easy to handle, frame or display.
Suitable for
- Acrylic painting on dark grounds
- Gouache and tempera studies
- Ink and marker work
- Colored pencil and pastel highlights
- Mixed media sketches and small finished pieces
Key specifications
- Working surface size: 30.48 × 40.64 cm
- Surface colour: opaque black
- Paper weight: 280 g/m²
- Rigid backing for warp resistance
- Smooth to medium tooth suitable for wet and dry media
How to use
Use the panel as-is for most acrylic, gouache and dry-media techniques; no priming is required for opaque colour applications. For heavy wet glazing or extended water-based layering, test adhesion on a small area first and allow sufficient drying time between layers to avoid saturation. Tape the edges if you need a clean border, and secure the panel flat while working to prevent movement. Clean brushes and tools according to the medium used to maintain consistent results.
Usage recommendations
For optimal results with fine detail, work from dark to light when applying opaque colours on the black surface. Use lightfast pigments and allow full drying before varnishing or framing; if framing behind glass, include spacers to prevent contact with the surface.
