{"product_id":"trekell-gothic-cemetary-gate-arch-altar-panel-wooden-painting-canvas","title":"Trekell Cemetery Gate Altar Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 7 13\/16\" x 12\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTrekell Cemetery Gate Altar Panel – 1\/2\" Baltic Birch – 7 13\/16\" x 12\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrekell Cemetery Gate Altar Panel gives artists a unique three-part painting surface inspired by Gothic cemetery gates and traditional triptych-style artwork. Two hinged side panels open to reveal the full composition, allowing the artwork to change depending on how the piece is displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen shut, the panel measures approximately 7 13\/16\" x 12\". Open the two hinged doors to reveal a larger 15 5\/8\" x 12\" composition with three connected painting surfaces. Artists can create one continuous scene across the open panel, treat each section as its own composition, or use the exterior and interior to tell different parts of the same story.\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 hinged doors part of both the artwork and its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Artists Choose the Trekell Cemetery Gate Altar Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-part hinged design inspired by Gothic cemetery gates and traditional triptychs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo side panels open and close to create an interactive presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 7 13\/16\" x 12\" when shut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 15 5\/8\" 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-inspired 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 7 13\/16\" W x 12\" H x 1\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 5\/8\" 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 Cemetery Gate\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 Cemetery Gate format is especially suited for narrative pieces, dark art, portraiture, memorial or remembrance pieces, botanical subjects, fantasy, surreal work, and compositions where opening the panel becomes part of the finished artwork.\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":51839284838768,"sku":"LE-GCGAP","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2021\/8973\/files\/Trekell_Gothic_Cemetary_Gate_Altar_Panel_-_Wooden_Painting_Canvas.jpg?v=1753719506","url":"https:\/\/www.trekell.sbs\/products\/trekell-gothic-cemetary-gate-arch-altar-panel-wooden-painting-canvas","provider":"Trekell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}