Scala Force, Yorkshire Dales. All these types of material can usually be obtained locally from DIY and timber stockists but do need to be primed. (See my article When Painting In Oils What Preparation Is Needed For Supports).
Canvass
Canvass has been used for centuries and is made from either linen or cotton. The former makes a finer support, is generally preferable, and stretches and paints better; but it is more expensive than cotton. Many newcomers to oil painting use cotton because of the price differential and because it is generally more easily available from retail stores selling artists materials. Canvass needs to be primed (see my article: When Painting In Oils What Preparation Is Needed For Supports?) and framed but most art material shops carry canvass ready framed and primed. On the other hand, some artists prefer to buy their canvass by the roll and prime, stretch and frame it themselves.
Also available from many artists stores are canvass coverings glued onto thin boards and then primed. These are relatively low priced and very useful for a beginner to start out on.
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