So I went to the hardware store yesterday. Mainly because I was too lazy to drive all the way to the place where I normally get my stretcher-bars and linen, and because there was a day free (today) to experiment.
And I bought wood.
Plywood. Making up measurements as the man kindly sawed the chosen piece of plywood into panels for painting on.
Oooh.
Last night gesso, and gesso, and gesso.
And today painting, and dreaming. I hope it goes well. This might be a little turning point for me and I’m quite excited. 
oh cool! Have always wanted to paint on wood – be interested to see how you go.. I love how the wood texture comes through. There’s something more earthy/natural about paintings on wood – also more tangible.