15x23 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 23:15 Custom Proportion - 15x23 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 23:15 aspect ratio:

30x46 • 45x69 • 60x92 • 75x115

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.

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

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 make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made 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 15x23 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.

21x29 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 15x23 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.

With deep family ties and a legacy spanning since 1965 in California, Masterpiece® has been the epitome of unmatched quality in Stretcher Bars across North America. Our commitment to pioneering excellence has crowned us as the forerunners in the world of professional fine-art canvases. Bolstered by our patented innovations, our products exude a caliber that's in a league of its own. One touch, and the unparalleled quality becomes palpable, leaving an indelible impression on your clients and all future admirers of your art.

I was born to paint and carry out my life with paint. ♦ Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo's life was a symphony of color, pain, love, and resilience. Having undergone tremendous physical and emotional trials throughout her life, including a devastating accident and tumultuous relationships, Kahlo found solace and expression in her art. Her unapologetic self-portraits are a testament to this; they capture her essence, laying bare her vulnerabilities and strength. We recognize in her words the profound connection and commitment to one's medium. It's not just a hobby or a profession; it's an intrinsic part of who we are.

Embracing our passion, much like Kahlo did, offers a lifeline during challenging times. Through brushes, colors, and canvases, emotions find an outlet, and stories come alive. Every stroke is a piece of the soul, a fragment of experience, a whisper of dreams. Just as Kahlo lived her life intertwined with her art, many of us find that our art becomes an inseparable part of our existence, shaping our identity and guiding our path forward.

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To enhance your creative exploration of our site, we offer the insightful wisdom of Frida Kahlo, our interpretation, and little one-of-a-kind portrait that we created. Now go paint!