22x24 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 12:11 Near Square Proportion - 22x24 Size

This large 22x24 near square size is based in the 12:11 aspect ratio.

The 12:11 aspect ratio offers a subtle shift from a perfect square, creating just enough asymmetry to add tension and intrigue to a composition. This near-square format gives a slight horizontal or vertical emphasis, depending on orientation, allowing for balance while introducing a hint of movement or expansion.

This ratio works well when aiming to create compositions that feel stable but not static. It’s ideal for portraits, still life, or minimalist scenes where balance is key, but a perfect square might feel too formal or constrained. The slight elongation invites exploration of how space is used without overwhelming the viewer, making it a versatile choice for pieces that require a quiet, understated energy.

Explore other sizes in this same 12:11 aspect ratio:

110x120 • 11x12 • 33x36 • 44x48 • 55x60 • 66x72 • 77x84 • 88x96 • 99x108

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 22x24 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.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

Our wood is handpicked from a curated group of environmentally responsible lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. By adhering to our precise drying and heat-treatment standards, these mills produce lumber with nearly half the moisture you'd find in common home improvement outlets or lumber yards. This meticulous process not only enhances the wood's strength—minimizing risks of cracks, splits, or bends—but also elevates its dimensional stability. Such quality, despite its premium, is paramount in creating professional canvases designed to uphold the sanctity of your cherished art throughout the years.

28x30 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 22x24 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.

From the heart of California, Masterpiece® has been weaving a legacy since 1965, curating the best Stretcher Bars North America has witnessed. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has cast us in the limelight as the trendsetting stalwarts in the realm of fine-art canvases. The patents we hold are not just certificates but validations of our pursuit of perfection. Engage with our creations and feel the promise of unmatched quality, a promise that resonates with your clients and every future beholder of your masterpiece.

Choose only one master—Nature. ♦ Rembrandt van Rijn

The renowned Rembrandt van Rijn encapsulated a wisdom that transcends eras and artistic styles with these words. Rooted in the heart of the Baroque period, Rembrandt's world was a tapestry of change, innovation, and discovery. As explorers charted new territories and scientists peeled back layers of understanding, the artist sought inspiration and guidance, and found it in the purest form: Nature itself.

Nature offers an endless wellspring of inspiration. The landscapes, the interplay of light and shadow, the myriad forms and colors, and the raw emotions evoked by natural scenes can shape and refine our craft. When external voices cloud our judgment or creative direction, turning to Nature is a grounding exercise. Nature doesn't judge, nor does it demand conformity. In the strokes of its grandeur, we find both solace and stimulus. By acknowledging Nature as the ultimate master, Rembrandt invites us to see the world with fresh eyes and to draw from its boundless lessons.

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We curated this insightful quote by Rembrandt van Rijn, and our interpretation thereof; plus we made this portrait in the spirit of creativity. Time to create your own expression!