11x47 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 47:11 Custom Proportion - 11x47 Size

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22x94

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.

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 11x47 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

Biodiversity in our Forests is the Key to Life as we know it

By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can ensure that the forests will continue to thrive and provide valuable resources for years to come. Sustainable forestry practices help to maintain the health and biodiversity of the forest, which benefits not only the environment, but also the local communities and businesses that rely on the forest for their livelihoods.

17x53 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 11x47 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.

I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

For Vincent Van Gogh, the world was an endless canvas of vibrant emotions, with each hour of the day offering a unique palette of colors and feelings. One can't help but recall his masterpiece Starry Night when contemplating this quote. With its swirling blues and radiant stars, Van Gogh captured the essence of a night alive with dreams and musings. While many might find solace in the brightness of day, Van Gogh found a special resonance with the night's mystery and depth.

It reminds us that, in our art, we are free to interpret the world around us in any light we choose. Just as Van Gogh saw a vivacity in the night that many might overlook, we too can find beauty and inspiration in unexpected places. The shadows and the silhouettes, the hush of a sleeping world, and the allure of the moon and stars — they all present a different, yet equally captivating, view of life. As artists, it is this fresh perspective, this ability to see beyond the obvious, that distinguishes our vision and allows us to communicate profound emotions and ideas to those who engage with our work.

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Every artist thrives on inspiration. So we've offer this insightful quote with a uniquely crafted portrait of Vincent Van Gogh. May this story invigorate your creativity! Start painting!