13x45 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 45:13 Custom Proportion - 13x45 Size

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26x90

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 13x45 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.

19x51 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 13x45 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

Really, I do not know whether my paintings are surrealist or not, but I do know that they are the frankest expression of myself. ♦ Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo's artistry was an enigma that defied traditional labels. While many attempted to categorize her work under the Surrealist movement, Kahlo's paintings transcended the confines of any specific genre. Her primary commitment was to authenticity. For artists, it's a familiar struggle – the push and pull between external labels and our intrinsic drive. As Kahlo anchored her art in self-expression, she encourages us, too, to prioritize authenticity over categorization. It's a reminder that while the art world might try to define us, our truest expression lies in being genuine to our experiences and emotions.

Her declaration serves as a beacon for us all. It's a call to put aside external definitions and delve into the depth of our personal stories. Kahlo's dedication to her authentic voice inspires us to similarly honor our truths. In a realm where definitions and genres can sometimes be restrictive, she empowers us to embrace our individuality and let our artistry reflect our raw, unfiltered selves.

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We've curated this inspirational quote and our take on the message, plus a unique portrait we created of Frida Kahlo, celebrating the timeless ever-evolving act of creation. Go create your own masterpiece!