PanelPop

Watercolour by Shane McGrath (800mm sq)

What is a Drawing (Blank) PanelPop?

A new pre-framed art surface for that is genuinely sustainable, low in carbon, versatile and beautiful to work on.

Main benefits to work on PanelPop:

-Re-use and/or correct- When using dry pigments (graphite,charcoal,coloured pencil, pen and even crayon) the surface can be cleaned off using water and a gently kitchen scourer and used over and over.

-Pre-framed and ready to hang. The pre-framing enables the artist to work with and on the frame rather then finding a frame to suit the work post creation.

-The surface is so smooth your pencil runs like a pair of skates over a new footpath.

-Price competitive with traditional framing options.

-Environmental alternative for artists/students.

Testimonials

"I like its immediacy and receptiveness to whatever I apply, draw or push around, then sand off and re-apply, so it does away with preciousness when working. I love the smooth creaminess of the surface..." - Kim Barter

"Working on the PanelPop surface is definitely different.  The versatile surface is unique in many ways.  The ease with which you can layer all types of media is a great benefit. I've enjoyed the instant ageing that I'm able to add due to the durable nature of the surface.  I've found that pencil and water color and some harsh scrubbing give me the effect that I'm unable to achieve with any other surface.

The prints are also amazing. It's exciting to be able to reprint pages from my sketchbook or other images I'm unwilling to part with, though the Panelpop print allows me to share the image wth other people in a ready-framed version that suits my aesthetic."

-Ghostpatrol

"I've been using these panels with watercolour paper embedded. I use watercolour, felt pen, pencil, ink, and other materials. I've found it provides a sturdy work surface, elimanates the need for framing and means that I can use washes without the paper buckling or warping. An easy and pleasing solution."

-Michael Hawkins

"It has been a pleasure to see my artworks come alive on the surface of the PanelPop. One of the highlights is the unique feel each work has from the timber off-cut frames to the various textures. The result is a very tactile piece. In terms of printing, one of the highlights i have found is seeing elements fade out onto the actual frames. This notion of the artwork escaping its parameters is something very beautiful. I have enjoyed experimenting with PanelPop, working directly onto the surfaces and the frames themselves. It is also lovely to know these beauties are made of components that have been saved by landfill."

-Josephine Bradley Scott