11x115 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

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.

No Finger Joints!

Solid Wood is far superior to finger jointed wood, which is many small pieces glued together, each with varying grain densities that absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, expanding and contracting non-uniformly as environmental conditions change, and causing the wood to bow and the finger joints to eventually fail.

A single homogeneous kiln-dried solid wood Stretcher Bar outperforms and outlasts a finger jointed Bar whose sole purpose is to save the manufacturer cost, not contribute to the archival value of artwork intended to last a millennium. 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.

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 11x115 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Produces a 1.5" deep stretched canvas
• 2-1/4" wide Stretcher Bars
• All Bars have an exclusive groove on the inside perimeter of the frame to which cross braces and Diamond Corner Braces attach
• Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest

Sustainability Fights Against Climate-Change

Sustainable forestry practices are an important tool in the fight against climate change. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to reduce the carbon footprint of our business and support the health of the planet. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

17x121 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 11x115 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 6 Inches larger than the actual frame size to ensure proper stretching. This will provide ample material to stretch the canvas and attach it to the back of the frame. If you prefer to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, you can reduce the size of your canvas by approximately 3/4" all the way around the frame. This will allow you to paint on the edge of the canvas and hang your artwork without needing a separate picture frame. And, if you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, you'll have enough material to do that too.

Rooted in California and flourishing since 1965, Masterpiece® takes pride in its family-led legacy of crafting North America's premier Stretcher Bars. Our quest for excellence isn't just a goal but a commitment, positioning us as the trailblazers in the domain of fine-art canvas. Our innovative patents have set new benchmarks, ensuring our offerings stand unmatched. Dive into the tactile experience of our products, and you'll instantly recognize the distinct Masterpiece® quality, a signature appreciated by both your clientele and future art connoisseurs.

Art happens—no hovel is safe from it, no prince can depend on it, the vastest intelligence cannot bring it about. ♦ James Whistler

A painter renowned for his unique style and witty remarks, James Whistler captures the unpredictable and democratic nature of art. Born in the mid-19th century, his career was characterized by the independence of art from societal structures and conventions. He often found himself at odds with the art establishment, pushing boundaries and constantly redefining art.

The idea is that art is not limited by physical spaces, social status, or intellectual capacity. Whether emerging in a humble abode or a grand palace, art's presence is felt. It does not discriminate based on wealth or status. A prince cannot command it into existence any more than a pauper can prevent it from manifesting. The brilliance of this notion lies in its universality; art belongs to everyone and can arise anywhere.

Artists understand that while education, resources, and mentorship can nurture and hone our skills, the spark of true artistic innovation comes from an indefinable place within. It is a spontaneous combustion of passion, perspective, and inspiration. The unpredictable nature of this creative process keeps us in perpetual motion, always seeking, always exploring. Art indeed happens, and in its occurrence, it bridges gaps, challenges norms, and unites us in the shared experience of the sublime.

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