Tutorials & tips - Ampersand Art

Introduction to Ampersand Aquabord

Watercolorists and gouache painters love painting on Aquabord because colors are more vibrant than on paper and it allows for exciting techniques simply not possible on paper. Watch this video to learn more about this amazing watercolor panel.

Claybord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt

German mixed media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt demonstrates techniques on Ampersand Claybord. (English subtitles)

Primed Smooth demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt

Watch artist and author Brigitte Waldschmidt experiment with mixed media on an Ampersand Primed Smooth. (Time-lapse)

Aquabord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt (English Subtitles)

German mixed-media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt demonstrates watercolor techniques on Ampersand Aquabord.

Ampersand Big Panels

Gessobord, Claybord, and Unprimed Basswood are available in sizes up to 48x72. This fun video can give you a sense of just how big our big panels are!

Triptych on Gessobord by Taylor Reinhold

Check out this video showing the stunning triptych international muralist, Taylor Reinhold created on oversized Ampersand Gessobord panels.

Plein air painting on Ampersand panels with Scott Gellatly

Join Ampersand Artist Ambassador Scott Gellatly as he uses Gessobord, Aquabord, and Pastelbord for his plein air work.

Using Claybord and Golden High Flow Acrylic Paint

Golden Artist Educator Samantha Williams-Chapelsky walks us through her project.

Alcohol inks on Claybord Art Tiles

Enjoy this fun multimedia on Claybord demonstration by Ampersand Artist Ambassador Micah Goguen.

Mark Dean Veca: Acrylic on 48x60 Ampersand Claybord

Time-lapse of Dither by Mark Dean Veca. Acrylic on 48x60 Ampersand Claybord.

Encausticbord: My favorite panel by Julie Snidle

Encaustic artist and Ampersand Artist Ambassador, Julie Snidle shares a fun video explaining why Encausticbord is her favorite surface.

Bubble art tutorial on Claybord

Have you tried bubble art on Ampersand Claybord? This is a great art project for the family that is perfect for all ages. You will be amazed at how easy it can be to create beautiful artwork using some household items. Claybord’s unique, absorbent surface is a perfect choice for this project!