Imagine laying down stroke after stroke of soft pastel, watching colors blend and build without the surface giving way. That's the joy these Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord panels bring to your art practice. Unlike traditional paper that buckles or pills under heavy application, these panels are designed for artists who love to layer.
Paper is great for quick sketches, but when you're deep into a piece—adding depth with multiple pastel layers, blending with fingers or tools—it often fails. It warps from moisture in wet media, lacks tooth for pigment grip, and just can't support the weight of your vision. Plein air painters know this frustration all too well: wind catches flimsy sheets, and uneven surfaces ruin the flow.
Ampersand's Pastelbord starts with premium FSC-certified Hardbord—a 1/8-inch flat profile that's naturally warp-resistant. It's sealed with their Archiva-Seal for longevity, then coated in acid-free clay gesso mixed with marble dust for that essential tooth. The white surface gives clean, bright undertones perfect for landscapes or portraits. This pack delivers three 6x8-inch panels, compact enough for field work yet substantial for detail.
Feel the difference immediately—the surface grabs pigment securely, letting you erase and rework without ruining the base. Outdoors, the rigid panel stands up to breezes and travel in your sketch bag. In the studio, mount it on an easel for larger compositions or cut smaller pieces for experiments. Colors stay vibrant; no yellowing over time thanks to the archival ground.
Pack these for a park plein air session: lightweight, stackable, ready to capture golden hour light. At home, use one for a quick figure study with conté, another for pastel portraits that demand nuance. Even mix media—underpaint with watercolor, layer pastels on top. Artists rave about how it extends creative sessions without surface fatigue.
Ready to ditch disposable paper? These panels invite bolder, longer-lasting art. Stock up on this white trio and see your pastels come alive.
