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At Jerry's, we carry a large selection of specialty made and curated artist stretched canvas for painting on sale in any media from standard to high quality fine art canvas. More choices of the finest quality canvas and surface types for better results
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Stretched Canvas for Art

Our experts always recommend to buy better materials. You get what you pay for and at Jerry's and we are proud to carry only the finest stretched canvas for artists for better results. We specialize in stretched canvas and painting canvases. The right canvas is very important to an artist for the final outcome and artists trust Jerry's for the most highly curated and developed selections for their works of art. Shop for the the finest stretched canvas for the painter in any media and see our professional quality options at affordable prices.

See Also Recommended: Easels for Painting, Stretcher bars, Canvas rolls, Custom Stretched Canvas

Jerry's is the Artists' Choice!

As a trusted source for over 50 years, artists choose Jerry's Artarama for better materials, great sales, curated products, expert craftmanship and service. We’re committed to providing artists with 100% satisfaction and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect stretched canvas you need!


The term "stretched" refers to canvas that is stretched and secured to a wooden frame (also known as stretcher bars) to be used for original paintings. A pre-stretched canvas is perfect for those who do not have the time to stretch and prime their canvas. Most canvas is made within 100% cotton while others are made from linen which are popularly used as a surface for oils, acrylics, alkyds, caseins, egg tempera, and other artistic mediums.


What’s the difference between stretched canvas and canvas board? There are several differences between stretched canvas and canvas boards. Canvas boards, also called canvas panels, are usually made with a piece of cotton canvas that is glued onto a flat, stiff backing made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Canvas boards are sturdy, come in a variety of sizes, do not have an edge, and are more difficult to ruin. Although they offer strong support for your artwork, they are not built to last longer than a few decades. This style of canvas can warp over longer periods of time, may cause your work to be perceived as less valuable, and can be harder to hang.

Most artists enjoy the convenience and quality of a pre-stretched canvas. It is fun to stretch your own canvas, but if you don't need to or want to, we have your solution! Jerry's has a wide range of shapes and sizes of only the finest, so we are sure you will find just what you are looking for! If you still want to stretch your own canvas, we have canvas rolls and canvas blankets available in a variety of textures and weights.

What Type of canvas is best for oil paints? The type of canvas that is best for oil paints is either linen or cotton canvas. The canvas should be primed for either oil or acrylic, so when selecting your canvas, be sure to choose a canvas that is primed for specifically for oil paints.
We carry only the best stretched canvas for oil painters made exclusively by Jerry's. For the best Oil Primed Canvas we recommend: Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Professional Stretched Canvas made with an Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming for archival and longevity.

Discover The Best at Jerry’s

Ensure your masterpiece lasts generations by procuring high-quality canvas direct from Jerry’s Artarama. Find everything you need for your amazing works of art from canvas frames to stretcher bars, all our artist supplies are available at substantial savings and better quality for better results.