Hardboard is a perfect base for paintings and a great alternative to stretched canvas, and depending on the type of paint it can be better.
Hardboard Painting Panels
YOUR GO-TO WOOD CANVAS FOR PAINTING - Do your encaustics + resin art on birch plywood boards that'll hold the weight without warping. The dependable,
Large Birch Painting Panel 30 x 40 x 1-1/2-inch, Pack of 1 Wood Canvas Boards for Painting, Blank Signs for Crafts, by Woodpeckers
A comparison of hardboard vs. stretched canvas for painting - Ampersand Art
Painting on Hardboard or Wood Rather Than Canvas
How to Prep a Canvas or Panel for Oil Painting - Navarre Dickson Fine Art
Help! How do I clean the back of a canvas? : r/painting
Trekell Gesso Primed Hardboard Panel - 7/8 Traditional Profile for Painting Get the perfect surface for your artwork with the Trekell Gesso Primed Hardboard Panel. The 7/8 traditional profile offers a classic look, while the high-quality hardboard provides a durable surface for your medium of choice. The panel comes pre-primed with a smooth gesso finish, so you can start painting right away.
Gesso Primed Hardboard Panel - 1 5/8 Gallery Profile | Trekell Art Supplies 5 x 7
How to Frame a Canvas Panel — Kim T. Richards
A Million Years Ago by Quan Le (2023) : Painting Acrylic on Canvas - SINGULART
Why did the Old Masters prefer to paint on wood panels instead of canvas? - Quora
Is it better to paint on wood or canvas? - Quora
Why I paint on wood panels, not on canvas.
School's cancelled” 8x10” oil on canvas palette knife painting. : r/HappyTrees
Aspire Art Boards, Gessoed Wood Panel for Painting