{"product_id":"trekell-altar-panel-wooden-painting-canvas","title":"Trekell Gothic Arch Altar Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 6.5\" x 12\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTrekell Gothic Arch Altar Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 6.5\" x 12\" Closed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrekell Gothic Arch Altar Panel gives artists a unique three-part painting surface inspired by Gothic arches and traditional triptych-style artwork. Two hinged side panels open to reveal the full composition, allowing the artwork to change depending on whether the panel is displayed open or closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen closed, the panel measures approximately 6.5\" x 12\", creating a tall, compact Gothic arch. Open the two hinged doors to reveal a larger 13\" x 12\" composition with three connected painting surfaces. Artists can create one continuous scene across the open panel, separate imagery on each section, or design the exterior and interior as completely different parts of the same piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from premium 1\/2\" B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch, the panel provides a rigid natural wood surface without the flex of stretched canvas. The surface is pre-sanded with 180-grit sandpaper and left unprimed, giving you control over how it is prepared for your preferred medium and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA CNC-routed keyhole on the back allows the finished piece to hang on the wall, making the opening doors part of both the artwork and its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Artists Choose the Trekell Gothic Arch Altar Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-part hinged design inspired by traditional triptych and altar formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo side panels open and close to create an interactive presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 6.5\" x 12\" when closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 13\" x 12\" when fully open\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides multiple surfaces for connected or contrasting imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive Gothic arch silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstructed from premium 1\/2\" B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-sanded with 180-grit sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnprimed surface gives you control over preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural Baltic Birch can be incorporated into the finished artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of media when properly prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-routed keyhole on the back for hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProudly made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePanel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eClosed Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" W x 12\" H x 1\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" W x 12\" H x 1\/2\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\/BB Grade Baltic Birch Plywood\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePanel Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gothic Arch\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-Part Hinged Altar \/ Triptych-Style Panel\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unprimed, Pre-Sanded to 180 Grit\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal and\/or prime as appropriate for your chosen medium\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Encaustic, Ink, Enamel, Charcoal, Pencil, Pastel, and Mixed Media with proper preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHanging:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-Routed Keyhole\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreating with the Hinged Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged format gives you several ways to approach the artwork. Paint across all three panels to create a larger composition when open, treat each section as an individual part of a triptych, or use the closed exterior and open interior to reveal different imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe format works especially well for narrative pieces, portraits, sacred or icon-inspired artwork, fantasy, dark art, botanical subjects, surreal work, and compositions where the act of opening the panel can become part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing Your Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel arrives unprimed so you can prepare the surface for your preferred medium. Oil and acrylic artists can seal and prime the Baltic Birch with their preferred ground, while watercolor artists should apply watercolor ground or mount watercolor paper to the painting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor techniques where you want to incorporate the natural Baltic Birch into the artwork, the pre-sanded surface can be left visible as part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/wood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eP65Warnings.ca.gov\/wood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trekell Router Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43102658461884,"sku":"LE-Altar","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2021\/8973\/files\/Trekell_Gothic_Arch_Altar_Panel_-_Wooden_Painting_Canvas.jpg?v=1762520522","url":"https:\/\/www.trekell.sbs\/products\/trekell-altar-panel-wooden-painting-canvas","provider":"Trekell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}