What kind of wood is best for painting? What did they use for

Oak, lime. Nothing tarry or oily, for sure.

>>2498868
oak is best... avoid resinous wood like pine.. commercially available you can get birch panels for not too much, it is fine to start with these. What medium will you paint in?

Masonite. It doesn't bend over time

>>2500021
I want to use oils.

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>>2500086
>masonite
>118 years is basically like forever
>icons are like dinosaur bones
>planted by aliums

Thinly sliced wood pulp sheets are best for most artistic endeavors