7x12 Hardcore Pro Carmel Plein Air Canvas Panel #HC-0712

True Dynamic Root-3 Proportion - 7x12 Size

This 7x12 is one of our Dynamic Root-3 Rectangle Root-3 Rectangle series.

Explore other sizes in this same 12:7 aspect ratio:

4x7 • 8x14 • 11x19 • 14x24

Explore Related Products to this 7x12 Size:

• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Heavy Weight 14oz cotton
• Acrylic Primed Linen: Muir™ • Santa Cruz™ • Saint-Cloud™ • Pau™
• Alkyd / Oil Primed Linen: Malibu™ • Ventura™ • Versailles™ • Poitiers™
• Vincent™ Pro 7/8 • Monet™ Pro 1.5 • 3D™ Pro 2.5

Vegan Ground:

There are no animal products that make-up the sizing and the primer for this fine canvas. Historically, traditional canvas grounds have included egg tempura, pigments with cow urine, and of course, rabbit skin glue. In today's rapidly advancing world, there are many more choices available for artists who prefer non-animal based products that perform far better than their animal-based predecessors.

Carmel™ 7oz Portrait Smooth Cotton

Very smooth surface texture for fine detailed type work, but still has enough texture to grip the paint.

• 100% Cotton 7 oz.; Primed Weight 10.3 oz. per square yard
• Medium Weight, Medium Weave, Portrait Smooth Texture
• Sized and Double Primed with acid-free archival quality acrylic gesso
• Impenetrable ground prevents oil paint from leaching through and harming the canvas
• For acrylics, oils, alkyds, and water miscible oil paints

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Primer Pigment

This primer contains premium-grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) white pigment, renowned for its exceptional performance in acrylic priming. Its standout feature is its enduring whiteness, coupled with remarkable flexibility that persists over time. In contrast to other pigments such as zinc dioxide, Titanium Dioxide maintains its resilience, preventing brittleness as it ages. This quality ensures that artworks retain their integrity and will stand the test of time.

Our Hardcore™ Pro Pro Canvas Panels are the flattest on the market. They are made using MDF (medium density fiberboard) which is the highest quality engineered wood board on the market. Moisture in the board can cause undesirable results to the panel and your artwork, which is why we size the board with four layers on the front before the canvas is mounted, thereby defending against moisture getting into the board and underneath your artwork.

Canvas Panels should be as flat as possible, otherwise, they don't display well in a frame, and can create spaces between the artwork and the frame. A bowed panel is also a sign of having been impacted by the effect of moisture. Canvas can shrink, even after it is mounted on the board. For this reason, Masterpiece® developed a unique proprietary process that stress-relieves each panel, thereby virtually eliminating the bow that is commonly found in competing panel products. Hardcore™ Pro Canvas Panels provide a stable foundation for your art.

Panel Porter™ wet carriers are the most secure and versatile on the market!

• Mix and match to make any size carrier you want!
• For this 7x12 sized Panel, you could buy one pair of 7-Inch and one pair of 12-Inch Panel Porter™
• You can then combine these sizes with other size Panel Porters™ to create an entire new wet panel carrier.
• Each carrier securely transports two wet panels
• Metal locking pins secure frame together to protect your precious artwork
• Carry Panel Porters™ in your bag or backpack to match the panel sizes you paint
• Assemble frame carriers after you have completed your paintings
• Air holes in the corners allow your painting to breathe while drying
• Panel Porters™ are great for shipping your artwork
• Masterpiece® makes over 75 standard sizes of canvas panels, so with Panel Porter™, you are liberated to paint sizes you've never tried before and still have an economical and secure carrier to match

The canvas you select becomes the foundation of your painting and will forever be, so choose your substrates wisely. Savvy art buyers and art enthusiasts place a higher value on artwork made with quality materials because they expect their investment in your art will be a lasting testament to your brand and legacy.

I want to be inside your darkest everything. ♦ Frida Kahlo

An artist whose life was characterized by profound pain and extraordinary passion, Frida Kahlo often sought to explore and represent the complexities of the human experience. Her artworks are a vivid reflection of her internal struggles, desires, and deep-seated emotions. When Kahlo mentioned her wish to delve into one's darkest everything, it wasn't merely a poetic utterance; it encapsulated her fearless approach to confronting and understanding the human psyche.

The depth of such a statement can be likened to the process of creation that artists often undertake. When we embark on the path of crafting a piece, we aren't just putting colors on a canvas or words on a page. We are diving deep into the abyss of our own souls, and sometimes, into the souls of others. This willingness to confront the shadows, to understand and embrace them, is what gives art its power. It's the raw, unfiltered exploration of life in all its shades - light, dark, and everything in between - that makes our creations resonate with authenticity and passion.

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We hope you will be inspired by the wisdom, and our interpretation thereof, of Frida Kahlo, plus we made this unique little portrait to begin the creative process. Time to start your creative process!