33x45 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 15:11 Custom Proportion - 33x45 Size

This 33x45 is common, but the 15:11 aspect ratio is unusual.

It is quite common that an artist would choose a size or proportion that is uncommon to help create a sense of uniqueness and originality. By using a non-traditional proportion, you can differentiate your work from other artists and essentially create a piece that is truly one-of-a-kind. Non-standard sizes tend to challenge the creative process by pushing the boundaries of what is generally considered "normal" in the world of art. By working with a non-traditional proportion, such as this 15:11 Custom, you might discover new compositional possibilities by creating a unique visual impact or expression in a way not possible by using the same standard sizes everyone else uses.

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Sometimes you may need a non-standard size or proportion to match your artwork to a specific space or location where it will hang to optimize the display. Using a non-traditional canvas size might also be more practical in nature, such as when you are working on a specific commission that requires a certain size or shape. The non-traditional size may align better with your working style or the nature of your subject matter.

Explore other sizes in this same 15:11 aspect ratio:

11x15 • 22x30 • 44x60 • 55x75 • 66x90 • 77x105 • 88x120

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 33x45 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

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.

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

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 add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. 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.

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.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

We source our wood from a select group of top-tier environmentally conscious lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. These mills specially dry and heat-treat the lumber to our specifications, resulting in about half the moisture content compared to wood from typical home improvement centers or lumber yards. This process makes the wood stronger, reducing the likelihood of cracking, splitting, or warping. While the wood we use comes at a higher cost, it ensures a more dimensionally stable end product. This stability is crucial for crafting fine professional canvases that support your invaluable art over time.

39x51 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 33x45 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.

Tight'n'Up™ Liquid Canvas Retensioner

One of our most appreciated products helps make your canvas tighter! Stretching a canvas tightly can be a challenge. Our Frame Kits include the Corner and Brace Keys that you will need to add tension, but Tight'n'Up™ Liquid Canvas Re-Tensioner is a way that you can use to add tension to the canvas without needed to use the keys. It canvas be sprayed on the back of a canvas to repair most canvas tension issues.

With Tight'n'Up™, you can add tension to just a small area, or a large area. Simply spray it lightly on the back and brush it into the canvas, and within seconds, your canvas becomes tighter and stays tighter. The more you use, the tighter it gets. Recommended for acrylic primed cotton or linen canvas. We do not recommend it for oil primed canvas because there are simply too many different types of oil primed canvas, but used conservatively at your own risk, it will tension any canvas.

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 qualityÑand more importantly, so will your clients and those who acquire your art

True art seeks no approval; it's a manifestation of the artist's spirit. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's path in the art world was not without its challenges. The Post-Impressionist movement, of which he was a prominent figure, was often met with criticism and skepticism. Yet, Gauguin remained unfazed, prioritizing his personal vision and inner voice over the fleeting whims of the art establishment. He ventured to places like Tahiti, not as a mere traveler, but as a seeker, attempting to tap into the pure, unadulterated essence of life and culture.

Every artist knows the tug-of-war between the desire for recognition and the need for authentic self-expression. Yet, as Gauguin exemplifies, the most memorable and impactful works often arise when we stay true to our instincts. By prioritizing our spirit and vision above external validation, we not only grow as artists but also carve out a unique space in the vast tapestry of art. In essence, while accolades and praise can be fulfilling, the real reward lies in the knowledge that our work is a genuine reflection of who we are.

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We love fanning the flames of your artistic passion. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of this intriguing quote and context, and enjoy our own unique creation of this portrait of Paul Gauguin. Paint your heart out!