75 Inch Elite B2 Single Stretcher Bar 1-1/2" Deep #B2-75

Elite™ Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance

A Canvas Clearance of 1/2" is the space between the Bar and the canvas. Generally speaking, more clearance reduces the risk of the canvas touching the wood and creating unsightly lines during painting. Our design provides the optimal clearance so as not to impact your painting, but still leaving enough wood to the maximize strength of the Stretcher Bar.

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

We only use Solid Wood to build our Stretcher Bars because a solid piece of wood will last indefinitely. When we speak of archival value, it's not just the paint you use and the quality of your canvas and ground, even the wood choices manufacturers add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. As a manufacturer, Masterpiece® does its part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

Sustainably Managed Forests Purify the Air

Our forests purify the air by filtering nearly 40% of the fossil fuel emissions humans create, and are critical to reducing global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer, for our own healthy human survival. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our responsible actions today.

Canvas Size Needed for this Stretcher Bar

Most artists will stretch the canvas and attach the staples or tacks onto the back side of the frame. Doing so allows you to paint on the edge and hang your art without needed a picture frame. Generally speaking, you should allow 6 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 66x75 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 72 x 81. This allows you ample room to stretch and attach the canvas on the back. Should you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, it still serves that purpose too. Should you want to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, then you can reduce the size of your canvas about 3/4" all the way around the frame.

Masterpiece® is a family-owned business operating in California since 1965 and producing the finest Stretcher Bars in North America. We deliver the highest quality and highest performing products in the business. We are widely recognized as the nation's leader and trendsetter of professional quality fine-art canvas. We own several patents that make our products perform superior to any other on the market. Once you touch one of our products, you'll immediately recognize our impeccable quality—and more importantly, so will your clients and those who acquire your art

Color is the language of the soul, spoken through the strokes of the artist. ♦ Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a master of Impressionism, thrived in a world of brilliant hues and radiant light. Born amidst the charming streets of Limoges, Renoir's exposure to decorative arts early in his career fundamentally shaped his unique take on art. A porcelain painter's apprentice at a tender age, he grew to understand the intimate dance of color on delicate surfaces, the subtle interplay of light and shadow. By the time he moved to the bustling metropolis of Paris, his appreciation for color had been deeply ingrained.

We are perennially challenged to articulate emotions, stories, and moments in our creations. Renoir believed, with unwavering conviction, that the true essence of these narratives was best expressed through color. Indeed, for him, a color was not merely a shade or a tint, but a language, a voice. Just as a musician might compose a symphony, layering instruments and harmonies, we, too, layer our canvases with tones and shades, capturing the very soul of our perception. It's through this delicate balance of technique and passion that our creations become more than just images—they transform into experiences, dialogues, and reflections of our innermost selves.

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Creativity is a dance between inspiration and innovation. Our own self portrait creation of Pierre-Auguste Renoir twirls alongside these profound words, hoping to set the stage for your next artistic performance. Now go do your dance on the canvas!