14x91 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 13:2 Custom Proportion - 14x91 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 13:2 aspect ratio:

12x78 • 16x104 • 18x117

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 14x91 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 Purify the Air

Our forests purify the air by filtering nearly 40% of the fossil fuel emissions humans create, and are critical to reducing global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer, for our own healthy human survival. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our responsible actions today.

20x97 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 14x91 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.

A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. ♦ Paul Cézanne

Paul Cézanne, a post-impressionist master known for bridging the gap between Impressionism and Cubism, lived by this statement. Art was an embodiment of raw, human emotion. Born in the mid-19th century, his experiences, struggles, and breakthroughs in his path as an artist became evident through the dynamism and intensity of his paintings. Understanding his proclamation takes us to the heart of why we create. Our canvases, brushes, and colors are merely tools. What makes our creations resonate is the emotional energy we infuse into each stroke.

This sentiment rings true, especially in today's fast-paced digital age. While techniques and tools evolve, the core essence of what makes art truly impactful remains unchanged - emotion. We pour our very souls into our creations, allowing our feelings, experiences, and worldviews to flow onto the canvas. And just like Cézanne's post-impressionist landscapes and still lifes, our works become timeless testaments to our innermost emotions and experiences.

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