13 Inch Panel Porter Pair with Hardware #P2-13

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Making your artwork as secure as possible is one of the key features and benefits of our unique wet panel carrier. Panel Porter™ transports two 1/8" thick wet panels, face to face. If you only paint one panel, then insert a dry panel in the other slot. The panels are spaced 1/2" apart, thereby providing adequate distance between the two paintings.

The inside groove of Panel Porter™ is tapered, which consequently barely touches the panel only at the extreme outside edge of the panel and thereby does not harm your artwork.

To assemble Panel Porter™, simply fit three Porter Bars together to form a U-Shape. There are two types of hardware. The brass clasps are for quick and easy assembly, and locking pins are the most secure method to secure the Porter frame. We recommend using the locking pins to construct the U-Shaped frame. Doing so makes it easier to prevent the Porter Bars from spreading open, in fact, using a screwdriver or a US Dime, tighten the corners firmly, so as the Porter Bars are as close to square as possible.

Holding the panel with one hand and with the art work facing up, slide the panel into the lower track of the U-Shape Porter. This is easier when the Porter bars do not spread apart, which is why we recommend using the locking pins to tightly hold the frame together.

Once you have the panel in the lower track, simply slide it in and try to keep the Porter Bars from spreading apart as you do this. You will notice that the Porter Bars have an angled track so as not to touch or harm your artwork.

Flip over the Panel Porter™ making sure that the Bars do not spread apart. Try to hold the Porter wood Bars and not touch your wet painting. This is easier when the Porter Bars do not spread apart.

In order to carry your wet panel inside Panel Porter™, you need a second panel to protect your artwork. If you only painted one panel, then you will need a second panel that is dry, or even one that is still in the celophane package. Either way, simply slide-in the second panel into the lower track.

When both panels are inserted into the U-Shape Porter, simply attach the remaining fourth Bar and squeeze it all together. You can insert the metal locking pins which becomes the most secure carrier on the market. Or you can insert the brass clasps, which is quicker to install, but not as secure. For short distances, they work fine in most cases.

Once you've locked-up Panel Porter™, you can put it in your backpack and go! The wood frame provides excellent protection for the edges of your panels. There are holes in the corners that allow your painting to degas while the artwork is inside the frame.

When you paint, try to put down exactly what you see. Whatever the object is - whether it's a shadow on the wall or something else. Just paint it exactly as you see it. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's emphasis on depicting what one truly sees speaks to the importance of authenticity and personal vision in art. Gauguin himself left behind the confines of European society and headed to Tahiti, where he sought a deeper, unfiltered connection with his surroundings. There, far from the dictates of academic painting, he was able to paint with raw honesty, capturing the essence of his environment and the people he encountered.

In urging artists to paint what they see, Gauguin is challenging us to move beyond mere representation. It's a call to delve into our perceptions, our reactions, and our understanding of the world around us. As artists, we have the power to bring a unique perspective to our work. By being true to our vision and painting with sincerity, we invite our audience to see the world through our eyes, fostering a connection that transcends the canvas. This approach not only elevates our art but also creates an intimate bond between the artist and the viewer, bridging the gap between observation and understanding.

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We've handpicked this quote and our interpretation of it's meaning to inspire your art. And we honor the legacy of Paul Gauguin by creating this one-of-a-kind portrait to tie it all together. Start Painting!