Phoenix Tavola Mixer Painting Board for Pouring and Mixed Media
When pouring paint or applying thick layers of texture paste, a conventional stretched canvas isn’t enough: it bends under the weight of the paint, and fluid paint runs over the edges. Tavola Mixer is a sturdy board with a smooth white surface set into a wooden frame. The frame creates a raised edge around the surface and frames the painting at the same time.
Suitable techniques
- Pouring: pouring acrylic paints with pouring medium
- Mixed media: acrylic, texture paste, collage
- Working with a painting knife: thick layers, relief
The sturdy support won’t bend under a thick layer, so the paint won’t shift towards the centre as it dries, as it can on canvas. This also makes the board suitable for beginners who want to try pouring for the first time.
Choosing a size
For your first pouring experiments, 20 × 20 or 30 × 30 cm is enough, and you’ll use less paint. The larger sizes, up to 50 × 50 cm, and the 40 × 60 cm rectangle are suitable for finished paintings. Browse the special painting canvas collection for other supports, and the Phoenix collection for the full range.
