PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Loveland, CO
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Tito:
If you are planning on painting on panels, then my suggestion is 1/4 inch Masonite. Gesso it on all sides and edges using a professional grade acrylic-based or oil-based gesso. Several coats and you should have no problems for 100 years or more.