19 Inch Panel Porter Pair with Hardware #P2-19

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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.

I am adding another small figure to the rightÑit is necessary for the composition. No matter if it spoils the picture. One must sacrifice everything to composition. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's approach to art was often driven by an innate sense of balance and aesthetics, rather than a strict adherence to realistic representation. This commitment to the composition above all else stemmed from his belief that the essence of a painting was not necessarily in its subject, but in how the elements within it were arranged and related to one another. In making choices that might seem unconventional or even counterproductive to the untrained eye, Gauguin demonstrated an unwavering trust in his vision.

The challenges we face in our artistic careers often mirror Gauguin's bold commitment. There are times when our choices might seem unusual or counterintuitive to others, but they are necessary for our unique vision. Just as Gauguin was unafraid to alter his painting for the sake of composition, so must we sometimes prioritize our creative instincts over external expectations. It's a reminder that in the realm of art, it's not always about capturing reality, but about crafting a new one that aligns with our vision.

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Creativity is everything to us artists, so while you bring canvases to life, we've breathed digital life into a likeness we made of Paul Gauguin, and provide a quote and context to inspire your art. Together, our creations honor the past, present, and future of artistry. Start spreading some paint around your own canvas!