12x90 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 15:2 Custom Proportion - 12x90 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 15:2 aspect ratio:

14x105 • 16x120

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 12x90 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.

18x96 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 12x90 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.

To rise in a world designed to hold me down is my art. (Inspired by the life and experience of Artemisia; not an actual quote.). ♦ Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi, a prominent Baroque painter, faced numerous challenges throughout her life, ranging from societal prejudices to personal traumas. Born in an era when female artists were seldom recognized, Gentileschi had to fight for every ounce of acknowledgment she received. Her struggles were not just against an art world dominated by men but also against the broader societal norms that sought to limit women's roles. Yet, Artemisia's tenacity and talent led her to become one of the most celebrated artists of her time.

In the face of adversity, she harnessed her experiences and channeled them into her artwork, making them poignant and deeply evocative. Like Artemisia, artists often find that the challenges they face become the fuel for their creativity. When faced with obstacles, we use our art to communicate, heal, and rise above. It's a testament to the power of resilience and the indomitable spirit that artists carry within them.

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We curated this empowering quote with some context and hope you find it insightful, plus we created this unique portrait of Artemisia Gentileschi to make it a bit more intriguing. Now get to work on your own!