11x15 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 15:11 Custom Proportion - 11x15 Size

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22x30 • 33x45 • 44x60 • 55x75 • 66x90 • 77x105 • 88x120

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.

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

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 make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made 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 11x15 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

Sustainably Managed Forests

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Oregon, Washington, and California, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! Our forests purify the air, provide oxygen, and reduce global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our collective responsible actions today.

17x21 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 11x15 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.

Without music, life would be a mistake. ♦ Friedrich Nietzsche

A philosopher known for his profound and often contentious ideas, Friedrich Nietzsche held a deep appreciation for the arts, with music holding a particularly special place in his heart. Nietzsche's relationship with music was more than just that of an enthusiast; it was a lifeline, a channel through which he processed the world's complexities and his own existential musings.

He believed that music, in its purest form, transcends language, communicating emotions, desires, and truths that words often fall short of expressing. To him, music was not merely an auditory experience but a spiritual one. It had the power to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul, offering solace during moments of despair and amplifying joy during moments of elation. In a world laden with uncertainties and the weight of existential thought, music emerged as a beacon of clarity and comfort for Nietzsche.

For us in the art realm, this sentiment is deeply relatable. Just as a painter conveys emotions through brush strokes and a sculptor through forms, a musician does so through notes and rhythms. It's a reminder of the interconnectedness of all art forms and the shared pursuit of expression. As artists, we understand the void that would exist without our chosen medium, be it visual, auditory, or tactile. Music, like all art, fills a space within us, making life richer and more meaningful. Thus, in echoing Nietzsche's words, it's not just music but all forms of art that prevent life from becoming a mere mistake.

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The spirit of artistry is inspiration and creation. We too are inspired by the wisdom of this quote and hope you are inspired by our interpretation thereof, as well as this inimitable portrait we created of Friedrich Nietzsche. Go create!