16x42 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 21:8 Custom Proportion - 16x42 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 21:8 aspect ratio:

24x63 • 32x84 • 40x105

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 16x42 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

Our Ecosystem Depends on Healthy Forests

Forests play a vital role in our planet's ecosystem. They absorb carbon dioxide, filter air and water, and provide habitat for countless species of plants and animals. By using sustainably sourced lumber, we can help to protect these important ecosystems and ensure that they continue to provide these valuable services for generations to come.

22x48 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 16x42 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.

The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself, carry you away. It is the means by which the artist conveys his passion. It is the current which he puts forth, which sweeps you along in his passion. ♦ Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the prominent figures of the Impressionist movement, deeply understood the profound connection between an artist and the canvas. To him, art was more than just a mere representation; it was an embodiment of the artist's very soul, emotions, and fervor. Each brushstroke wasn't just pigment on a surface but a conduit of the artist's essence, designed to evoke a visceral response in the observer.

This insight speaks volumes to all of us in the artistic realm. When we approach our canvases, be it with paint, pencil, or any other medium, it's not merely about replicating a scene or subject. It's about sharing a part of our inner world with the audience, creating a bond that transcends mere observation. When our work captivates someone, making them pause, reflect, or even lose themselves in it, we know we've forged that connection. It serves as a poignant reminder that in the world of art, passion is the truest form of communication, and when channeled effectively, it has the power to move, inspire, and unite.

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Embrace the synergy of this profound quote with our interpretation of it's meaning with a nice little portrait that we created of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Time to create!