Name: Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Boards
Brand: Art Spectrum

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum boards are premium, high-density foam boards that are screen printed by hand with a lightfast, sanded acrylic gesso. Superb for use with pastels, oil colors, acrylics, inks, gouache, watercolors, and dry media such as charcoal and pencils, they offer a robust, toothy surface that will hold multiple layers of media. 

The secret that separates this board from all others is a super thin layer of aluminum within the board that prevents warping and helps preserve this substrate’s lightweight and sturdy characteristics. Made from ethically sourced, 100% virgin wood pulp, these plein air boards are archival, acid-free, and ready to be framed with no backing board required. Each Optimum Board is extremely lightweight, weighing just over 6 oz.

Boards are available in a variety of lightfast colors, all with the Original Colourfix tooth. 




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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Blue Haze, 16" x 20"

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Deep Black, 16" x 20"

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Rose Grey, 16" x 20"

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Soft Umber, 16" x 20"

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Terracotta, 16" x 20"

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - White, 16" x 20"

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Ideal for artists looking for a less toothy pastel surface!   Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper has a surface that is less abrasive than Colourfix Coated Pastel Paper. Developed in part with the manufacturers of PanPastel Artists' Painting Pastels, Colourfix Smooth still holds multiple pastel layers but in a more gentle fashion. What's more, the surface won't cause excessive damage to PanPastel Sofft tools or fingertips (when used for blending).   Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper can be used successfully with practically all media &mdash; pastels, charcoal, pencils, oils, acrylics, gouache, inks, silverpoint, and even watercolor. The smooth yet toothy surface is ideal for pastels, pencil, or charcoal, as it will hold multiple overlays of color without the need to fix between layers.   The unique, fine tooth surface is produced by screen printing Art Spectrum Colourfix acrylic primer onto a heavyweight watercolor paper. The absence of fixative allows the velvet bloom and vibrant pastel colors to be preserved. Apply a final light spray of fixative if desired.   Available in a variety of lightfast colors, this paper is acid-free. It weighs  230 lb (340 gsm) .

Ideal for artists looking for a less toothy pastel surface, Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper has a surface that is less abrasive than Colourfix Coated Pastel Paper. Can be used successfully with practically all media. Lightfast and acid-free. 230 lb (340 gsm).

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Coated Pastel Paper - Cool Tones 10 Pack of 9" x 12" Sheets, shown in fan


It's called &quot;Colourfix&quot; for the obvious reason. This very permanent, lightfast coated paper withstands all manner of artistic experimentation (and even punishment).    These papers are used successfully in practically all media&nbsp;&mdash; pastels, charcoal, pencil, oils, acrylic, gouache, inks, silverpoint, and even watercolor. The natural toothy surface is ideal for pastels, pencil, or charcoal, as it will hold multiple overlays of color without the need to fix between layers.    The absence of fixative allows the velvet bloom and vibrant color of pastel to be preserved. (Apply a final light spray of fixative if desired.)    The unique, fine tooth surface is produced by screen printing Art Spectrum Colourfix Primer onto a heavy weight Hot Press watercolor paper. Available in 9&quot;&nbsp;&times; 12&quot;&nbsp; (229&nbsp;mm&nbsp;&times; 305&nbsp;mm) or 19&frac12;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 27&frac12;&quot;&nbsp; (495&nbsp;mm&nbsp;&times; 686&nbsp;mm) sheets. 140&nbsp;lb (300&nbsp;gsm).

Its called "Colourfix" for the obvious reason. This very permanent, lightfast coated paper withstands all manner of artistic experimentation (and even punishment). These papers are used successfully in practically all media.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Boards are premium, high-density foam boards that are screen printed by hand with a lightfast, sanded acrylic gesso. Superb for use with pastels, oil colors, acrylics, inks, gouache, watercolors, and dry media such as charcoal and pencils, they offer a robust, toothy surface that will hold multiple layers of media.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Boards | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Blue Haze, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Blue Haze, 16" x 20" | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Deep Black, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Deep Black, 16" x 20" | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Rose Grey, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Rose Grey, 16" x 20" | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Soft Umber, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Soft Umber, 16" x 20" | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Terracotta, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Terracotta, 16" x 20" | BLICK Art Materials

Shop Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - White, 16" x 20" at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.


Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Boards

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