I recently had a deadline to submit a miniature painting for a show, so I reached for a 12x16 Basswood Framed panel from my inventory. This was the first time I worked with these panels and I was very pleased with the quality. I typically work in oils and I found that the finish of the cradled birch panel was smooth and easy to work with. The pre-attached unfinished frames are an added asset as it's included with the panel, creating the ease of submitting the piece without having to search for a frame, especially when you're working with a deadline. I wanted a clean, modern finish so I only had to add varnish. All in all, I was very happy with the quality of these panels and will continue adding them to my inventory.