11x82 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 11x82 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

Sustainable Environment Promotes a Sustainable Economy

The use of lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only environmentally responsible, it also helps to support the economy and preserve jobs in the forestry industry. By choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber, consumers can help to ensure that these industries remain strong and sustainable for years to come.

17x88 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 11x82 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.

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

Art is to console those who are broken by life. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

The tumultuous and often tragic life of Vincent Van Gogh is characterized by his profound emotional depth and raw vulnerability. His paintings, brimming with swirling colors and dramatic brush strokes, seem to mirror the intense passion and pain he felt throughout his short life. This quote, succinct yet powerful, offers a glimpse into the therapeutic nature of his artistic endeavors.

For many artists, the canvas becomes a refuge, a space where emotions, both radiant and somber, can be poured out and processed. The act of creating offers a cathartic release, transforming pain into beauty. For the viewer, this artistic output can serve as a comforting embrace, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Just as Van Gogh used his art to cope with his own mental anguish, he recognized its potential to heal, uplift, and offer solace to others.

We, too, can find comfort in the realm of art, allowing it to heal our wounds and provide a balm for our souls. Whether it's through creating or simply appreciating, art has the unique power to bridge the gap between despair and hope. In embracing Van Gogh's philosophy, we understand that art doesn't merely reflect beauty and joy; it's a beacon of light in our darkest moments, guiding us towards healing and inner peace.

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With a nod to Vincent Van Gogh, we present these words of wisdom and our own custom crafted portrait. Let this fusion stoke your creative fires. Dive into your art!