88x96 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 12:11 Near Square Proportion - 88x96 Size

This large 88x96 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 • 22x24 • 33x36 • 44x48 • 55x60 • 66x72 • 77x84 • 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 88x96 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

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Oregon, Washington, and California, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! Our forests purify the air, provide oxygen, and reduce global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our collective responsible actions today.

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.

94x102 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 88x96 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.

I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

For Vincent Van Gogh, the world was an endless canvas of vibrant emotions, with each hour of the day offering a unique palette of colors and feelings. One can't help but recall his masterpiece Starry Night when contemplating this quote. With its swirling blues and radiant stars, Van Gogh captured the essence of a night alive with dreams and musings. While many might find solace in the brightness of day, Van Gogh found a special resonance with the night's mystery and depth.

It reminds us that, in our art, we are free to interpret the world around us in any light we choose. Just as Van Gogh saw a vivacity in the night that many might overlook, we too can find beauty and inspiration in unexpected places. The shadows and the silhouettes, the hush of a sleeping world, and the allure of the moon and stars — they all present a different, yet equally captivating, view of life. As artists, it is this fresh perspective, this ability to see beyond the obvious, that distinguishes our vision and allows us to communicate profound emotions and ideas to those who engage with our work.

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We've handpicked this quote and our interpretation of it's meaning to inspire your art. And we honor the legacy of Vincent Van Gogh by creating this one-of-a-kind portrait to tie it all together. Start Painting!