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Ambiance Gallery 1-1/2" Deep Wood FramesSave Up to79%Off list…acrylic glazing and hanging hardware * Rigid fiberboard backing protects artwork * Available in 9 beautiful wood finishes * Sold in: Singles and Boxes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * Stretched canvas up to 3/4" deep * Framing artwork with a quality frame * Prints, photos, and… Versatile Contemporary Frames Designed For Artists! The clean, lovely lines of Ambiance Gallery Frames pair perfectly with all types of artwork. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and flat matted artwork. Each frame is made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel backing. The frames have a 7/8" face with a crisp, clean line and are 1.5" deep with a rabbet measuring 1-1/8". This enormous rabbet depth allows you to frame almost any standard-sized canvas. Select from 9 lovely finishes, including Natural, White, Black, Mahogany, Cherry, Espresso, Walnut, White Wash, and Antique Gold (hand leafed). The variety of finishes allows you to select a frame that complements your painting. Matted watercolors look great in these frames, and the new 26x34" size can hold a full sheet of 22x30" watercolor paper. The perfect solution for galleries & exhibits! Frame almost any standard-sized canvas you paint on Key Features: * Accommodates all matted and mounted artwork * Face 7/8", Rabbet Depth 1-1/8", Overall Depth 1-1/2" * Includes shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and hanging hardware * Rigid fiberboard backing protects artwork * Available in 9 beautiful wood finishes * Sold in: Singles and Boxes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * Stretched canvas up to 3/4" deep * Framing artwork with a quality frame * Prints, photos, and contemporary work * Professional-quality presentation Hand Leafed Antique Gold Absolutely gorgeous high quality frames! The new 26x34" size is perfect for framing full sheets of 22x30" watercolor paper! *Hanging hardware appropriate for each frame size is included. Frames 11" and under come with two sawtooth brackets and four screws. Frames 12" and larger come with two D-ring style mounting brackets and four screws. Please note: Offset clips, sold separately, are the best option when attaching a stretched canvas to an Ambiance frame. 1/4" offsets are perfect for canvases that are 3/4" deep. Flexipoints or glazier points are another framing option and can be purchased separately. *The finish on White Wash frames will vary from batch to batch due to the effects of the wood showing through the glaze. See More
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Ambiance Gallery Aluminum FramesSave Up to84%Off listProfessional Quality Aluminum Frames at Low Pricing! These beautiful ready-made aluminum frames by Ambiance are made of anodized aluminum with a polished face and an elegant brushed side finish. All frames include high-quality shatterproof acrylic glazing (NOT glass) and a rigid MDF board backing… Professional Quality Aluminum Frames at Low Pricing! These beautiful ready-made aluminum frames by Ambiance are made of anodized aluminum with a polished face and an elegant brushed side finish. All frames include high-quality shatterproof acrylic glazing (NOT glass) and a rigid MDF board backing for a great value and easy to hang or ship. Provides a crisp, neat finished look for your art!. Sizes 5"x7" and 8"x10" include a desk stand and all frames feature easy fitting of artwork with spring-loaded clips and quick and easy hanging. They accept virtually any combination of canvas panel, mounted and matted artwork, photographs or prints. Please note: A minimum purchase of 6 assorted frames is required. Includes: high-quality shatterproof acrylic glazing (NOT glass), a rigid MDF board backing, and installed hangers for easy hanging Key Features:* Installed hanger for easy hanging* 1/4" wide face* 3/8" rabbet depth* Frame side depth 11/16"* Available in Black, Gold and Silver finish* NOTE: Sizes 5"x7" and 8"x10" include a desk stand* All feature easy fitting of artwork with spring-loaded clips Perfect For:* Quickly and easily framing artwork* Panels, matted artwork, photographs or prints* Art professionals & students See More
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Ambiance Studio Wood Frames - Black & WhiteSave Up to70%Off listHigh-Quality Wide Face Frames Ambiance Studio Wood Frames are perfect for framing papers, panels, posters, and certificates. These professional quality wood frames are finished with three coats of urethane, which is UV cured, two electrostatic coats, and a final UV cured finish. The finish is… High-Quality Wide Face Frames Ambiance Studio Wood Frames are perfect for framing papers, panels, posters, and certificates. These professional quality wood frames are finished with three coats of urethane, which is UV cured, two electrostatic coats, and a final UV cured finish. The finish is applied to the wood and hardened via a chemical reaction triggered by ultraviolet light. The UV process ensures a brilliant smooth finish that is more durable than other frame finishes on the market. Each frame comes with a sheet of optically clear glazing and rigid MDF backing board. D-ring hangers are already attached to the high-density backing board, so you don't need to worry about attaching hardware to the frame. Key Features: * Four coats of UV cured urethane * Two electrostatic urethane coats * 1-3/4" wide face and 3/4" depth * 3/8" rabbet depth * Optically clear glazing sheet * Rigid MDF backing board * D-ring hangers are attached to the backing board * Flexi tabs hold artwork in place * Superior finish in jet black or bright white * Perfect For: * For works on panels, fine art on paper * Certificates, posters, and graphics * An alternative to a professional frame * Quickly framing artwork * A crisp, modern framing option * Gallery presentations See More
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Ambiance Picture Frame Glass And BackingSave Up to65%Off list…for broken glass or empty picture frames* 2mm thick glass with rounded edge for safety* Available in 8 standard frame sizes and convenient bulk boxes Perfect For:* Keeping artwork safely behind glass* Matching your empty frames* Replacing broken frame glass Jerry's Exclusive - Best… Convenient glass and backing inserts for any standard sized open-face frame! You have found the perfect frame for your latest masterpiece, but there is a catch: it is open-faced, with no glass to protect the artwork. Or perhaps a frame came with glass originally, but it has since been broken or lost. Not a problem! With Ambiance Picture Frame Glass and Backing inserts, it is easy to create a complete frame from an empty one! At a generous 2mm thick, Ambiance picture glass features smooth, rounded edges for safe handling. The white corrugated cardboard backing provides steady support for any lightweight artwork. The wide array of standard sizes makes it easy to match an insert to an empty frame. Whether framing watercolors, photographs, documents, prints, and more, protect them with Ambiance Picture Glass and Backing inserts! Key Features:* Replacement for broken glass or empty picture frames* 2mm thick glass with rounded edge for safety* Available in 8 standard frame sizes and convenient bulk boxes Perfect For:* Keeping artwork safely behind glass* Matching your empty frames* Replacing broken frame glass Jerry's Exclusive - Best Seller! A generous 2mm thick, Ambiance picture glass features smooth, rounded edges for safe handling. The white corrugated cardboard backing provides steady support for any lightweight artwork. See More
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The Edge All Media Cotton Deluxe Stretched Canvas 2-1/2" DeepSave Up to79%Off list…for durability. Key Features:* 14oz, triple primed* Raw canvas is 8oz before priming* 100% cotton canvas* 2-1/2 in. canvas depth* Individual or Boxes of 3* Beefy medium texture* Deluxe stretched canvas* Back spline stretched and stapled* Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched… 2-1/2" Deep of Clean, Paintable Edges for a Gallery Style Presentation Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! One of the most popular artist canvases, Creative Mark has carefully developed a primer that actually maintains the richness and purity of paint colors for priming The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas! Unlike other canvases with lesser quality primers, your paintings will keep their vibrant punch with excellent adhesion. Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. Top selling most popular feature, The Edge is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing clean edges for painting to display frameless. A sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media, This 2-1/2" deep Edge Canvas features a beefy 14oz, triple primed medium texture. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap the painting around the sides for a distinctive, modern look. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Raw canvas is 8oz before priming. The Edge Canvases come pre-primed with a final primed weight of 14oz. Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability. Key Features:* 14oz, triple primed* Raw canvas is 8oz before priming* 100% cotton canvas* 2-1/2 in. canvas depth* Individual or Boxes of 3* Beefy medium texture* Deluxe stretched canvas* Back spline stretched and stapled* Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materials* Perfect For:* Oils, Water mixable oils, Alkyds, Acrylics* Painted edge presentation* Mixed media works* Painters of all levels* Frameless artwork presentation* Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas* Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! See More
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Ambiance Unfinished Gallery Deep Wood FramesSave Up to79%Off list…Face, 1-1/4" Inside Rabbet* Holds Canvases Up To 1-1/4" Deep* Accommodates All Matted and Mounted Artwork* Available in: Single Frames or Bulk Boxes of 10 Perfect For:* Unfinished look* Painting or Staining to the color of your choice* Creating a personal look for your frame* Crafters and DIYers*… A Frame As Creative As You Are! Paint It, Stain It, Spray It - Make It Your Own! Until now our most popular frame, Ambiance Gallery Deep, was only offered in complete and pre-finished frames. The Ambiance Unfinished Natural Wood Gallery Frame style is a beautiful unfinished look. Some of our customers prefer a smooth unfinished look to use paint or wood stain to extend their creativity onto the frame. With Ambiance Unfinished Gallery Frames you can Paint It, Stain It, or Spray It anyway that you choose! Please Note: glass and backing are not included. We carry everything you need to create the frame you want! SEE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR ALL ITEMS Made Of Highest Quality Knot Free New Zealand Pine Key Features:* Unfinished open back wood deep frames* Paint It, Stain It, Spray It - Make it your own!* Made Of Highest Quality Knot Free New Zealand Pine* 3/4" Face, 1-1/4" Inside Rabbet* Holds Canvases Up To 1-1/4" Deep* Accommodates All Matted and Mounted Artwork* Available in: Single Frames or Bulk Boxes of 10 Perfect For:* Unfinished look* Painting or Staining to the color of your choice* Creating a personal look for your frame* Crafters and DIYers* Making a personalized gift* Framing matted or mounted artwork, prints or photographs* See More
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Ambiance Gallery Clip Frames - Low-Profile FramesSave Up to83%Off list…aluminum clips pop easily into place, no tools needed!* Easy to chanage pictures and replace with new ones* Clips double as picture hangers* No screws or picture wire needed* Accommodates art on paper or board up to 2mm thick* Also available in bulk boxes of 6 frames perfect for series framing! Low-profile, minimalistic, easy to use clip frames for any artworks on paper! Looking for a simple, economical, and stylish way to frame your prints, photos, watercolors, and paper artwork? Look no further! Ambiance Gallery Clip Frames are the perfect solution when you want a sleek frame design with no frills to detract from your artwork. Need to frame a series of pictures quickly, for a sale or a show? Ambiance Gallery Clip Frames are quick and easy to use! Simply align your image with the sturdy MDF board backing, place the 2mm thick, ground-edge glass face on top, and pop the flexible aluminum clips into the slots on the back! The clips even serve as picture hangers – no screws or picture wire needed. The minimalist, classic design compliments any subject matter, and each frame can accommodate both art on paper, or works mounted on or matted with mat board up to 4 ply thickness. Take the stress out of framing with sleek and simple Ambiance Gallery Clip Frames!* Easy to use, economical clip frames* Minimalist, classic design compliments any subject matter* 2mm thick glass face with ground edges for safety* Sturdy MDF hardboard backing* Flexible aluminum clips pop easily into place, no tools needed!* Easy to chanage pictures and replace with new ones* Clips double as picture hangers* No screws or picture wire needed* Accommodates art on paper or board up to 2mm thick* Also available in bulk boxes of 6 frames perfect for series framing! See More
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The Edge All Media Cotton Stretched Canvas Extra Long SizesSave Up to78%Off list…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… 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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Ambiance Eco FramesSave Up to60%Off listEco-Friendly Frames Made of Sustainable Wood Ambiance Eco Frames are made of sustainably grown wood and feature a flat-front profile for an attractive minimalist look. Rubberwood is less brittle than hardwood, and bamboo is denser than hardwoods like ash and maple. Each frame comes with lightweight… Eco-Friendly Frames Made of Sustainable Wood Ambiance Eco Frames are made of sustainably grown wood and feature a flat-front profile for an attractive minimalist look. Rubberwood is less brittle than hardwood, and bamboo is denser than hardwoods like ash and maple. Each frame comes with lightweight acrylic glazing, hardboard backing, and hardware. The break-resistant acrylic glazing is lighter than glass and is protected on both sides from scratches and smudges by a thin film that can be removed before use. It’s very easy to install flat artwork in these frames. Simple turn buttons on the backing board slide into slots on the inside edge of the frame, allowing you to swap out art quickly. Sizes 3x5" through 10x14" feature an easel back for tabletop display. All of the frames feature D-ring style loops attached to the backing board for hanging in either direction. Ambiance Eco Frames neatly define but never overwhelm your artwork. Pair your Eco Frame with an Ambiance mat (sold separately) for a professional look. Bamboo is available in a natural finish clear coat, and rubberwood is available in black. Key Features: * Made of sustainable bamboo (natural) or rubberwood (black) * Profile depth: 11/16", face width: 5/8" rabbet depth: 7/32" * Available in a variety of popular sizes * Solid construction and clean lines * Sustainably grown wood * Acid-free hardboard backing with turn buttons and d-rings * Lightweight, break-resistant acrylic glazing included * Simple to use backing holds your artwork in place * Sizes 3x5" through 10x14" have an easel back for tabletop display Perfect For: * Quickly swapping out artwork for a show * Framing sketches, prints, watercolors, and photographs * Hanging art vertically or horizontally on a wall * Tabletop display * Use with Ambiance mats (sold separately) * Artists that want to support the earth * An attractive minimalist look * Displaying your art * Giving your art as a gift Eco-Friendly sustainable wood: Rubberwood is considered a renewable source. The trees are mainly grown for the latex sap they produce, but once the tree reaches the end of its lifecycle and stops excreting sap, the wood is harvested for processing. New trees are planted to replace the trees that are harvested. Bamboo is also a remarkable green material because it prevents soil erosion, supplies biofuel, and provides a wholesome food source for wildlife. Bamboo produces more oxygen and can absorb more carbon dioxide compared to an equivalent tree mass. Additionally, it does not take very long to regrow a bamboo crop. Eco Frames are naturally better for the environment because they are made with sustainable wood that is responsibly harvested. See More
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The Edge All Media Cotton Deluxe Stretched Canvas 11/16" DeepSave Up to87%Off list…depths for an even more striking presentation! Singles up to size 24x30in. Boxes of 6 All Sizes Please Note: Packaging may be labeled 3/4"; however actual canvas depth is 11/16". Key Features: * Available in: Single or Boxes of 6 * Beefy 14oz. primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * 100%… Professional Stretched Canvas with Four Paintable Edges Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! Long favored with oil and acrylic painters, The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing beautifully clean, painted edges. Featuring a lovely, medium-toothed surface, the beefy 14oz. primed weight makes for a sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media (The 100% cotton surface is an 8oz. raw weight before priming). Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. Creative Mark’s professional-quality white acrylic primer helps maintain color richness and brilliancy, while providing excellent adhesion for paint. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability, canvases can be wired for frameless presentation. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap painting around sides for a distinctive, modern look. Look for The Edge All Media Cotton Canvases in deeper depths for an even more striking presentation! Singles up to size 24x30in. Boxes of 6 All Sizes Please Note: Packaging may be labeled 3/4"; however actual canvas depth is 11/16". Key Features: * Available in: Single or Boxes of 6 * Beefy 14oz. primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * 100% natural cotton * Triple-acrylic, archival priming * Medium tooth surface * Deluxe stretched canvas * Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materials Perfect For: * Oils, Alkyds, Acrylics * Painted edge presentation * Mixed media works * Painters of all levels * Frameless artwork presentation * Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! The Edge, Long Sizes, Why Long?As good as squares are they actually are used so often as there are few ways to do multi canvas expressions. There are diptych and triptych but not often used as long canvases are hard to find and so most often you have 2:3 ratio canvases. The Edge Long Canvas Sizes will go up 1:7 See More
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Ambiance Gallery Mini Sizes Wood FramesSave Up to78%Off listVersatile Contemporary Frames! The clean lovely lines of these frames will adorn any artwork that you may have to frame. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and mounted and matted artwork. Made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel… Versatile Contemporary Frames! The clean lovely lines of these frames will adorn any artwork that you may have to frame. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and mounted and matted artwork. Made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel backing. Frames have a 7/8" face with a crisp, clean line and are 1.5" deep, allowing you to frame almost any standard sized canvas you paint on. Select from 9 lovely finishes: White, White Wash, Natural, Black, Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, Espresso, and Antique Gold. Simply put, there is no a better value in framing on the planet. Now available in new miniature sizes! For the correct frame size, measure the outside of your artwork and matte if using. The molding will overlap your artwork approximately ¼" all the way around. Please note: The finish on White Wash frames will vary from batch to batch due to the effects of the wood showing through the glaze. Key Features:* Accepts up to ¾" stretched canvas* Includes unbreakable acrylic glazing* Rigid wood backing protects artwork* 9 incredible wood finishes* Unbeatable everyday pricing Perfect For:* All matted and mounted artwork* Professional Artists* Gallery exhibits* Professional presentation* Quick instillation See More
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The Edge All Media 1-1/2" Deep Cotton Stretched CanvasSave Up to92%Off list…Look for The Edge All Media Cotton Canvases in even deeper depths for an even more striking presentation! Key Features:* Available in: Singles or Boxes of 3* Squares, Value Packs of 9* 14oz primed weight* 8oz. raw weight before priming* 100% cotton canvas* Triple acrylic primed* Medium texture… Four Clean, Paintable Edges for Frameless Artwork Presentation! Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! The greatest selection of sizes. Thus, giving the artist a reasonable cost solution for wherever their inspiration leads them. 78 sizes in al! Improving on one of the most beloved artist canvases isn’t easy, but Creative Mark has carefully developed a primer that actually maintains the richness and purity of paint colors for priming The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas! Unlike other canvases with lesser quality primers, your paintings will keep their vibrant punch with excellent adhesion. Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. The Edge is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing clean edges for painting to display frameless. A sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media, The Edge features a beefy 14oz, triple primed medium texture. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap painting around sides for a distinctive, modern look. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Raw canvas is 8oz before priming. The Edge Canvases come pre-primed with a final primed weight of 14oz. Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability. Look for The Edge All Media Cotton Canvases in even deeper depths for an even more striking presentation! Key Features:* Available in: Singles or Boxes of 3* Squares, Value Packs of 9* 14oz primed weight* 8oz. raw weight before priming* 100% cotton canvas* Triple acrylic primed* Medium texture canvas* Deluxe stretched canvas* Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materialsThe Edge All Media 1-1/2" Deep Cotton Stretched Canvas Perfect For:* Oils, Alkyds, Acrylics* Painted edge presentation* Mixed media works* Painters of all levels* Frameless artwork presentation* Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas THE EDGE 1-1/2" DEEP French Landscape - After looking at stores in Paris, the main difference in sizing were sizes that were more gentile, than a 1 to 2 ratio. 10x15", 10x25", 12x18", 18x30", 20x20", 30x48" and 48x72" represent the ratios of 1 to 1-1/2 but also a few that were slightly wider. Seascapes, in these the slightly wider sizes. Squares/Diamond - Geometrically squares allow for various single and multiple canvas compositions. There are fifteen sizes ranging from 4x4" to 60x60". Squares used with extra-long canvases allow for many geometric multiple canvas compositions, as well. Rectangles/Portrait/Landscape - The most popular of shapes are rectangles. These work well with abstract expressionism, landscape and especially portrait or representative artwork. The Edge offers a huge array, providing the most possible alternatives for you. 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. Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! Singles up to size 24x36in. Boxes of 3 All Sizes Value Packs: Small Square Cotton Canvas 1-1/2" Gallery 9 Packs See More
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