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Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Panel 20"x40", 1-5/8in Deep (Box of 4)Save Up to75%Off listNatural Superbly Crafted For Permanent Works Of Art! Fine-grained, finely sanded These superior quality Birch hardwood painting panels give artist’s exceptional panel strength and rigidity, with very fine wood grain. Finely sanded Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Painting Panels deliver a consistently strong, sturdy archival support. They are fine grained and super smooth. The panels can be directly universally gesso primed, Encaustic gesso primed, or barrier-coated with PVA or rabbit skin glue sizing before oil priming. They are also popular with artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels, or mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface. Features:* Fine-grained, finely sanded* 7/8", 1 5/8" & 2 1/2" Deep* Strength and rigidity* Warp resistant, kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle with Birch panel* You can gesso the panel* Light weight and sturdy* Tougher than canvas and no problem of ever sagging* Unframed or framed* Wood sourced from ecologically fast growth forests Perfect For:* Nice smooth surface, no need to prep prior to base coating* Students, Teachers, Professionals* Mounting linen or canvas* Archival substrate* Universal priming* Well made so that even the edges hold the paint* Artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels* Great for gallery presentations* Mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface* Lightweight easy to hang* Acrylics, acryl gouache, pencil, collages* Artist Testimonial - "These Panels Are Beautifully Crafted" "I would give the DaVinci, Birch wood painting panels a five star rating any time. I love the DaVinci Birch and cradled painting panels. These panels are beautifully crafted, light weight and sturdy. Really they are more like furniture than a simple painting surface. Even though I gesso the surface its not necessary. Simply be inspired and apply the paint." Artist Ron Croci “The thickness of the board makes it easy to handle while painting, and in larger sizes an extra support beam is added to the middle of the board. I highly recommend these” Artwork by Artist Samuel Flegal @samuelflegal See More
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Da Vinci Pro Ultra Smooth Panel 20"x40", 2" Deep (Box of 4)Save Up to76%Off listWhite Ultra Smooth, white acrylic polymer gesso! Superbly crafted for permanent works of art! Tested by artists, these silky smooth panels are perfect for artists with painting techniques requiring a smooth, consistent, archival surface. For artists requiring an extremely smooth surface for technical illustrations, drawings, trompe l’oeil, oil or acrylic paint, Ultra Smooth Panels are ideal. The buffed finish readily accepts technical drawing pens, graphite and colored pencils, conte’, charcoal, oil, acrylic gouaches, and more. Seal with an archival spray fixative appropriate for your individual medium (or varnish for paintings) for a dramatic, frame-less presentation of your artwork. Seal with an archival spray fixative appropriate for your individual medium (or varnish for paintings) for a dramatic, frame-less presentation of your artwork. Key Features: * Ultra Smooth, white acrylic polymer gesso * 3/4" and 2" cradle depths for dramatic presentation * Kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle * Warp resistant, sealed MDF hardboard panel * Perfect for high-detailed portraiture or trompe l’oeil * Wide range of sizes * Cradles easily accept paint, stain, or clearcoat for finishing * Painting techniques requiring a smooth, consistent, archival surface Perfect For: * Portrait artists and detail painters * All painting and drawing techniques * Brittle media * Technical drawing pens, graphite and colored pencils, charcoal * Oil, acrylic gouaches, and more * Frameless presentation of artwork in any media * Archival art that will last a lifetime * See More
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Centurion DLX Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas 20"x40", Box of 3Save Up to76%Off listWhite DLX (Deluxe) Museum Series 1-1/2" Deep 11oz. Triple-Primed 100% Linen Canvas Centurion DLX Museum series 100% linen canvas has a hearty 11oz. triple-primed acid-free surface suitable for oils, acrylics, alkyds, and caseins. The linen is hand-stretched onto kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars. Larger canvases are braced with rigid cross braces for added support. If necessary, you can insert the included corner keys to tighten the canvas or re-stretch the back stapled canvas. The DLX Museum canvas has a wide 1-1/2" deep edge that you can paint for frameless presentation. The entire Centurion line provides high-quality stretched linen at an affordable price. Linen canvases that the old masters painted five hundred years ago are still in good condition. Unlike cotton, linen has long fibers that resist deterioration. If sharing your work with the next generation is important to you, we highly suggest working with linen. Compared to cotton, our Centurion linen has a non-mechanical surface with a lovely texture that is a joy to paint on. 1-1/2" Deep 11oz. weight linen canvas that will last hundreds of years! Key Features: * 1-1/2" deep DLX Museum master quality 100% linen * 11oz. tripled-primed acid-free* Medium, even surface texture * One coat of clear sealer, then triple-primed with acid-free titanium white acrylic primer * Deep 1-1/2" profile edge for a frameless presentation * 1-3/8" wide kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars for strength and durability * Back stapled to allow for keying or re-stretching (keys included) * Long linen fibers resist deterioration * Non-mechanical surface with a lovely fine texture * Larger sizes are braced to provide rigid support * Easy to re-stretch or tighten the canvas Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, alkyds, and caseins * Larger paintings that need stable support * A painting that will last hundreds of years * Long fibers that resist deterioration * Frameless gallery presentation * Archival quality canvas for future generations to enjoy * "Centurion Artist Quality Linen 1 1/2" Canvas by Creative Mark really stands out among the others by quality and price. I love also the smooth surface and tight stretched canvas that make my brush move around as never before. Thanks to the 11oz triple primed acid-free linen my Matisse acrylic paints show their full glory. Colors stay accurate and require little correction compared to other canvases I used in the past. Pleasure to paint onto and it really makes the difference. I like also the excellent size inventory" - ART By VENY See More
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Jacquard Silk Hoops, Pack of 3Save Up to22%Off list…Color Value Set - Includes everything need to get started in the beautiful art of silk painting but the fabric! Four 60 ml bottles of color, Clear Resist, Dyeset concentrate, applicator bottle, and a sumi-e brush. Silk Painting Class Pack - 30 silk stretched hoops for painting, five 60 ml bottles… Silk Salt - Sprinkle onto wet dye for a beautiful and varied textured look. 10 oz. Silk Color Value Set - Includes everything need to get started in the beautiful art of silk painting but the fabric! Four 60 ml bottles of color, Clear Resist, Dyeset concentrate, applicator bottle, and a sumi-e brush. Silk Painting Class Pack - 30 silk stretched hoops for painting, five 60 ml bottles of color, clear resist, salt, 6 applicator bottles, 6 applicator tips and 30 sumi-e brushes with instructions. Silk Hoops - Metal hoops stretched with 100% Chinese silk, ready to dye and paint! 9.5 inch in diameter, packs of 3. See More
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Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Leafing Simple Leaf 18 Pack 5.5x5.5" - GoldSave Up to25%Off list…Available in gold, silver, copper and variegated colors. Simple Leaf & Adhesive Pen - Sets include 1 adhesive pen and 6 sheets of simple leaf. Available in gold and silver. Gold Leaf Starter Set - Set includes 6 sheets of composition gold metal leaf, metal leaf adhesive, water-based sealer,… Give your art a 24 karat look! Speedball's Mona Lisa Gold Leafing is perfect for sprucing up artwork or home decor with a rich and lustrous look of 24 karat gold, silver and other precious metals! Turn any item around the house into its own work of art. Apply to artwork and paintings themselves for an extra level of texture and shine that will bring any work of art to life. Easy to use and apply, this line of Gold Leafing supplies also makes a great gift item. Simple Leaf - 5.5x5.5" sheets of leafing in packs of 18. Available in gold, silver and copper. Metal Flakes - Consisting of small pieces of Mona Lisa Metal Leaf which is ideal for use on textured surfaces. Available in gold, silver, copper and variegated colors. Simple Leaf & Adhesive Pen - Sets include 1 adhesive pen and 6 sheets of simple leaf. Available in gold and silver. Gold Leaf Starter Set - Set includes 6 sheets of composition gold metal leaf, metal leaf adhesive, water-based sealer, red basecoat, antiquing glaze and instruction guide. Mona Lisa Red Basecoat - Water-based basecoat adds a deep red luster to metal leaf projects prior to leafing. Cleans up easily with just soap and water. Antiquing Glaze - Water-based glaze that has been specially formulated for metal leafing. It gives metal leafing projects an aged look and deep umber hue. Metal Leafing Adhesive - Water based adhesive designed for metal leaf work that cleans up easily with soap and water. Can also be used for a wide range of arts and crafts. Metal Leaf Sealer - Water-based sealer protects metal leafing projects from tarnishing. Cleans up easily with soap and water. See More
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Box of 40 Ultra Mini White Canvas 3x4 in w/ Mini Black Easel SetSave Up to71%Off listWhite Great Art Can Come In Small Packages! Ultra Mini Stretched Canvases by Creative Mark are perfect for quick studies, miniatures, gifts, and even large scale mosaic collages. The Ultra Mini Canvases are made of 7oz. acrylic-primed canvas and are stretched neatly on 3/8" deep frames so you can paint the edges for frameless display presentation on a wall or mini easel. Well built and practical, the canvases are primed with acrylic gesso and are waiting to be embellished with oils, acrylics, tempera, or collage elements. Each mini canvas is archival and acid-free, ensuring stability for your smallest creations. The little wooden easel is available in either a natural or black finish and measures 4-7/8" x 2-5/8" x 5/8" when folded. It's the perfect size for holding Mini Canvas, Artist Trading Cards, or any small item for display. Key Features: * Display small paintings & artist trading cards * Wooden easel: natural or black finish * Folded easel dimensions: 4-7/8" x 2-5/8" x 5/8" * Canvas: 7oz. acrylic-primed * Canvas: 3/8" deep, archival and acid-free * Canvas: Paint the edges for frameless display * Ultra Mini Canvas Sets Perfect For: * Displaying your tiny treasures in style! * Holding mini canvas, ATC's, or any small item for display * Artists who paint small scale * Value-conscious artists who demand quality * Mini paintings that don’t require framing * Miniature portraits * Making mosaic multi-media collages See More
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Ultra Mini Stretched Canvas 3x4", Box of 100Save Up to77%Off listWhite Great Art Can Come In Small Packages!! Ultra Mini Stretched Canvases are perfect for quick studies, miniatures, gifts, and even large scale mosaic collages. The 7oz acrylic-primed canvas is neatly stretched on the Ultra Mini 3/8" deep frames so you can paint the edges for frameless display presentation. Well built and practical, the canvases are primed with acrylic gesso and are the perfect surface for oils, acrylics, tempera, or collage elements. Each mini canvas is archival and acid-free, ensuring stability for your smallest creations! Here's your chance to create art that can be hung anywhere in the home or office! This miniature canvas sizes are also great for producing work to sell or give away as presents. The high-quality ultra mini artist stretched canvases are available in five sizes and boxes of 100. Key Features: * 7oz weight unbleached 100% cotton canvas * Canvas: 3/8" deep * Double-primed with acid-free acrylic primer * Medium-tooth surface * Four paintable edges for a frameless presentation * Archival and acid-free * Boxes of 100 canvases * Perfect For: * Acrylics, oil colors, or tempera * Artists who paint small scale * Acrylic image transfers * Value-conscious artists who demand quality * Mini paintings that don't require framing * Miniature portraits * Making mosaic multi-media collages * Gifts * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students See More
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The Edge All Media Pro Cotton Canvas 20"x40" - 1-1/2" Deep (Box of 3)Save Up to86%Off listWhite Ignite your composition with an inspiring substrate! Extra Long Sizes Are you bored of painting on the same standard canvas size? Ready to shake things up and supercharge your creativity? The new Edge All Media Cotton Canvases come in 21 extra long sizes like 10x40" and 12x72"! We've designed these new hypnotic sizes to help you hook your viewer's attention. Our goal, as always, is to emphasize your artwork. The extra-long rectangular shape naturally focuses attention, whether it's a triptych, a non-traditional portrait, or an abstract piece. Each canvas is coated in a ground-breaking primer that maintains the richness and purity of your paint colors. Unlike other canvases with lesser quality primers, your paintings will keep their vibrant punch with excellent adhesion. Triple priming ensures superb barrier protection between paint and canvas, perfect for traditional and water-mixable oils. The Edge is known for its' tuck-n-roll style construction that keeps the back of the canvas neat and clean. A sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media, The Edge features a beefy 14oz, triple primed medium texture. Finish your painting with solid-colored sides, or continue your design onto the sides for a distinctive modern look. Extra Longs/Longs/Multiples (triptych) - These used by themselves offer unique aspect ratios to achieve various single and multi-canvas compositions. They work well with squares, used as a square or diamond shape. The 6x18" and the largest being 18x64". Artists working in abstract impressionism have found these to be new heroes, to create unique multiple images that work together. Key Features: * Extra Longs/Longs/Multiples (triptych) * Create unique multiple images that work together * Available in: Singles or Boxes of 3 * 1-1/2" Deep, Extra long sizes * 100% cotton canvas * 14oz primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * Triple acrylic primed * Medium texture canvas * Deluxe stretched canvas * Professional tuck-n-roll style construction * Hand stretched by skilled artisans * Perfect For: * Oils, alkyds, and acrylics * Painted edge presentation * Mixed media works * Painters of all levels * Frameless artwork presentation * Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas * A non-traditional portrait * A landscape or an abstract piece * Painting a dazzling triptych See More
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Senso Multi-Media Clear Primed, 3"x4" Linen Panels (Pack of 3)Save Up to67%Off listWhite Draw on it, Print on it, Transfer on it, Collage on it and of course, Paint on it! These incredibly versatile Senso Clear Primed Linen Multi-Media Panels are the perfect surface for exploring and trying out new media. Senso Painting Panels feature a clear acrylic priming that can be painted on or drawn on with all kinds of media. Use it as a surface for acrylic gouache, acrylics, egg tempera, caseins, oil colors, pastels, graphite, charcoal and even micron pens. Each panel is especially stiff for building the heaviest layers of paint or collaging/decoupage. Sold in a variety of sizes, these heavyweight board panels are built beautiful and strong to last a lifetime. Key Features: * Primed with clear, acrylic primer gesso * Medium tooth natural linen weave surface * 3mm Archival MDF board backer and acid free glue * Available in a wide variety of sizes * Stiff surface for use with oils, acrylics, graphite, pastels, technical drawing pens and collage * Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, graphite, pastels, technical drawing pens and collage * Painting, drawing, screen printing and more * Artists of all skill levels Is linen or cotton canvas better? Linen is strong and durable, and remains the preferred surface for many artists. Linen is more expensive than cotton and retains its natural oils, which helps to preserve the fiber's flexibility and stops the canvas from becoming brittle. It is also regarded as having a more “natural” weaved finish than cotton. See More
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Art Bites Canvas 3" x 4" Textured Board (Pack of 100)Save Up to70%Off listWhite Art-Anywhere, Anytime-for Anything! With Art Bites Canvas Textured Boards, exploring your own creativity has never been easier! Art Bites are made from strong 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper that works universally for any kind of media. Art Bites are made for smaller works of art or combine them for fantastic collages or mosaics. When inspiration hits, Art Bites are ready for any media and can be quickly transformed from canvas board to Masterpiece! They can also be used for all kinds of creative projects including paintings, letter tiles, magnets, wall hangings, and even pendants. Whether you like to create your art work with oil, acrylic, watercolor, marker, colored pencil, charcoal, printmaking, or even collage, Art Bites are the perfect surface for the project of your choice. Key Features:* 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper* Can be assembled together to make a collage or for a mosaic * Versatile canvas boards for a variety of projects including painting, sketching, stamping, block printing, collage, glitter and more* Sold in packs of 5 and 100* Small enough to take the pressure off of creating a masterpiece and can be used for simple, fun projects* First choice for artist's quick studies* Perfect For:* Paints, colored pencils, markers, dry media, printmaking and more* Making small but beautiful works of art* Paintings, watercolor sketches, pastels other pieces of art* Collages or mosaics * Block printing* Unique projects such as letter tiles, decorative magnets, pendants, wall hangings * Artists of all skill levels See More
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SoHo Heavyweight Studio Canvas, 20"x40" - 1-1/2" Deep (Box of 3)Save Up to79%Off listWhite Go Bold! High-quality, Triple-Primed, 100% Cotton Canvas SoHo Heavyweight Stretched Canvases are manufactured using top-quality acrylic primed cotton. Acid-free and archival, the medium textured cotton is neatly wrapped around a sturdy pine stretcher frame. Deep slanted stretcher bars prevent "ghost" impressions and give the canvas a crisp edge. The cotton canvas has a sturdy 18.7 oz. triple-primed weight suitable for bold, expressive painting techniques. Each canvas has a wide 1-1/2" deep edge that you can paint for a frameless gallery presentation. High-quality heavyweight canvas - In a complete range of sizes, including squares! SoHo Heavyweight Canvas has a standard 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" stretcher bar and bold 12oz. unprimed / 18.7oz. primed weight! Has more heft (18.7oz. primed weight) so that the canvas can take build ups with very little to no sagging! {{widget type="Magento\Cms\Block\Widget\Block" template="widget/static_block/default.phtml" block_id="priming-weight-soho-heavyweight-canvas"}} Key Features: * Universal acrylic primed, 100% cotton canvas * 12oz. unprimed / 18.7oz. primed weight * Triple-primed archival, acid-free surface * Tight weave and medium coarse texture * 1-1/2" deep solid pine stretchers (Standard 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" stretcher bar) * Deep slanted stretcher bars prevent ghosting * Back stapled with removable staples * Wood keys included * Larger sizes are braced with rigid cross braces Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, alkyds, and mixed media * Expressive brushwork * Thick and thin paint application * Art that needs a stable support * Gallery-ready paintings * Professional use Go Bold w/Soho Heavyweight Stretched Canvas! SoHo stretcher bars are cut at a special angle so you can paint boldly without worrying about ghost marks. The wooden bars of the canvas can't make contact with the canvas, no matter how forceful the brush stroke. There's no need to hold back - Let the paint fly on a canvas that can take build ups with very little to no sagging! See More
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Paramount PRO Cotton 3" x 4" Stretched Canvas, 11/16" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to85%Off listWhite Professional, Versatile 100% Unbleached Cotton Triple-Primed & Acid Free. Better canvas for better results! Good for oil, acrylic and alkyd paints Paramount provides you with a professional stretched canvas in every aspect. The canvas is a heavyweight 12 oz triple primed 100% pure unbleached cotton. The primer is acid-free. The surface has just the right tooth (medium surface tooth) to accept paint and allow for building up texture and vigorous working. The canvas is stretched onto the back of the canvas to allow you to re-stretch at any time without sacrificing your finished painting. The solid wood stretcher bars have a full outer lip and the stretching is tight to provide excellent "bounce back" at each stroke. This economical canvas considers the painter creating a great product for painting in all media. Paramount canvas is 12oz. triple primed weight and can take heavy textural buildups with less sagging than other canvases Get a Professional canvas at Jerry's affordable prices. Better canvas for better results! Key Features:* Available in: Singles & Boxes of 6* 12oz. primed weight / 7oz. unprimed* 11/16" Deep* Unbleached, 100% cotton canvas* Triple-primed with acid-free titanium white acrylic primer* Medium tooth surface* Back-stapled to allow for keying or re-stretching (keys included)* 4 paintable edges* Frameless presentation Perfect For:* Oil, alkyds and acrylic paints* Re-stretching at any time without sacrificing your finished painting* Artists of any skill level* The best outcome & final works of art* Artists seeking quality professional canvas* The solid wood stretcher bars have a full outer lip and the stretching is tight to provide excellent "bounce back" at each stroke. This professional yet affordable canvas considers the painter, creating a great product for painting in all media. Paramount canvas is 12oz. triple primed weight and can take heavy textural buildups with less sagging than other canvases. See More
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Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas Gallery Deep (1.65") Stretched Canvas-20"x40" (Box of 3)Save Up to61%Off listWhite Create your next masterpiece with these with professionally prepped stretched cotton canvas! Born from a rich heritage of commitment to quality and innovation, Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas features cotton canvas primed with pigment rich Gesso and warp-resistant, kiln-dried, heavy duty solid pine stretcher bars. With its balanced absorbency and medium tooth, this acid-free, archival canvas is wonderfully responsive to every brushstroke, really allowed paint to adhere to the textured surface. Available in standard depth and gallery deep edge, each canvas has a little extra cloth with its tailored and uncut corners, and includes the new Winsor & Newton pro-stretcher. Each canvas includes the Pro-Stretcher, an innovative stretching device that's custom-made for Winsor & Newton. Strong and compact, it allows you to create an immaculate bespoke surface, stretched exactly as you want it. This exclusive stretcher is easy to use and delivers precision tension. Key Features: * Professional Cotton Canvas * Pre-primed, the cotton canvas weighs 10.6 oz. Primed weight is 16.9 oz. * Weight 480gsm, Surface Cotton, Wood Type Heavy Duty Solid Pine * Primed with pigment rich Gesso primer * Warp-resistant, heavy duty solid pine stretcher bars * Acid-free, archival canvas with a medium tooth * Includes the Winsor & Newton pro-stretcher * Choose a Traditional or Deep Edge profile * Balanced absorbency and tooth prevents shrinking * Back stapled with folded uncut corners Perfect For: * Traditional Canvas with medium texture, ideal for use with oil and acrylic paints * Deep Edged Traditional Canvas with medium texture, ideal for use with oil and acrylic paint * Professional painters * Oils & acrylics * Fine art students * Mixed media projects Pro-Stretcher * Precision tension that you can control * Professional look for back of canvas * Strong, will not release * Easy to use, no fuss * Small and compact * Patent-pending technology The professionally constructed frames are crafted from heavy-duty, kiln-dried solid pine stretcher bars and rigorously tested for warp-resistance. See More
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Paramount Pro Gallery Wrap, 20"x40" Stretched Canvas (Box of 3)Save Up to78%Off listWhite Simply The Best Professional Cotton Canvas On The Market! Our SUPER Heavyweight cotton canvases have a 100% guarantee. We guarantee the best quality canvas or your money back! Only the best heavyweight cotton canvas is stretched on Paramount gallery wrapped professional artist canvases. You can paint with confidence because we prime each Paramount canvas with a layer of sizing and three coats of acrylic gesso. It's the best commercial cotton canvas you can buy. Popular Paramount Professional Gallery Wrap Canvas has recently received an upgrade! Featuring the same medium-weave, triple-primed, acid-free, 100% cotton canvas as the original style, Paramount Professional canvas now boasts new 1-13/16" deep, solid pine stretcher bars with an innovative L-shaped design. The best for Gallery-ready paintings! SUPER Heavyweight 100% cotton canvases. triple-primed, acid-free. 1-13/16" deep, solid pine stretcher bars with an innovative L-shaped design. Key Features: * Unbleached 100% cotton canvas * Super Heavyweight cotton canvas * 11oz unprimed / 15oz Primed on heavyweight cotton * 1-13/16" deep solid pine, L-shaped stretchers * Triple-primed, acid-free * Medium-tooth surface * Back-stapled * Heavy-duty canvas and bracing system * Perfect For: * Paintings in acrylics, oils & alkyds * Techniques from glazing to impasto * Art that needs stable support * Gallery-ready paintings * Professional use These newly redesigned stretcher bars are a vast improvement on many other lines, as not only does the increased depth add to the strength of the stretcher frame, the 1-13/16" wide face with an offset lip provides greater support to the canvas itself. Paramount Professional Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas was designed for artists who require a heavy-duty canvas and bracing system made to professional standards. Paramount Professional Canvas is designed to take both thick and thin paint layering in acrylics, oils, and alkyds. For artists looking for a sturdy, superior grade stretched canvas, the newly redesigned Paramount Professional Canvas is the way to go! See More
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