18x24 Hardcore Pro Poitiers Plein Air Canvas Panel #HQ-1824

True 4:3 Cinema Proportion - 18x24 Size

And not to mention that is the one of the most popular artistic sizes ever!

Explore other sizes in this same 4:3 aspect ratio:

6x8 • 9x12 • 12x16 • 15x20

Explore Related Products to this 18x24 Size:

• Alkyd / Oil Primed Linen: Malibu™ • Ventura™ • Versailles™
• Acrylic Primed Linen: Muir™ • Santa Cruz™ • Saint-Cloud™ • Pau™
• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Carmel™ • Sausalito™
• Vincent™ Pro 7/8 • 3D™ Pro 2.5

Poitiers™ Portrait Smooth Oil Primed Artfix Linen

Step into the world of masterful detail with this superb oil primed canvas, a top pick among portrait artists and connoisseurs of fine detail work.  Poitiers™ canvas offers an unparalleled smoothness due to the fine, tightly woven fabric and 6 painstaking layers of ground. Colors applied to the surface have a high degree of luminosity, bringing a radiant life to your oil paintings. The superior smooth surface is not just a pleasure to touch; it transforms your painting experience. Your brush glides effortlessly across the canvas ensuring that every brushstroke is precise, every color vibrant, and every detail distinct.

• 100% Belgian Linen 6.2 oz.; Primed Weight 16 oz. per square yard
• Meidum Weight, Fine Weave, Portrait Smooth Texture
• Double Sized and Quadruple Primed with acid-free archival quality oil primed ground
• Impenetrable ground prevents oil paint from leaching through and harming the canvas
• For oils, alkyds, and water miscible oil paints
• Linen has natural oils that prevent disintegration over time.

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Primer Pigment

This primer contains premium-grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) white pigment, renowned for its exceptional performance for oil 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.

Artfix Poitiers™ Portrait Smooth Belgian Linen offers a luxurious surface, ideal for highly detailed work. Preferred by portrait artists because it is so smooth for linen. Due to the nature of how flax plants are turned into linen textiles, there may be variations in yarn thickness thereby creating fabric that is individual in nature and has character. There can be infrequent naturally occurring nubs in the linen which may yield small slight bumps where the linen is a little thicker than the rest of the strand. This is normal and part of what gives linen its character.

Oil paint on an oil primed canvas improves your results

Using an oil prepared canvas for oil painting can produce superior results because the paint and ground are organically similar and create an ideal "chemical bond" where the paint sinks into the ground resulting in a smoother and more even finish. The resulting bond between the paint and canvas is stronger, making the artwork more durable and long-lasting. Additionally, the melding of the two oil-based materials creates an effect called luminosity, where the colors appear to glow from within, and thereby enhances the vibrancy and brightness of the colors, impacting the way light reflects off the colors.

Lightly Wipe an Oil Prepared Canvas with Mineral Spirits

While it is not required, for best results, lightly wipe or flash the oil prepared canvas with mineral spirits before painting to make sure that your surface is completely clean of any dust or contaminants before painting.

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 18x24 sized Panel, you could buy one pair of 18-Inch and one pair of 24-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.

Art should be something like a good armchair in which to rest from physical fatigue. ♦ Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse, a beacon in the realm of color and form, often approached art with an intuitive touch. His paintings, bursting with vibrant hues and organic shapes, offer viewers a visual reprieve, much like a cozy armchair after a tiring day. Matisse understood the need for moments of relaxation and rejuvenation, and he believed that art had the capacity to provide just that.

In the midst of the challenges and demands we face, art becomes our sanctuary. For artists, the act of creation provides solace, while for viewers, the finished piece offers a place to pause, reflect, and recharge. It's in this communion between the creator and the audience where the true magic happens. Let us always treasure the unique power of art to offer comfort and rest, knowing that in every brushstroke and every vision, there's a haven waiting to embrace us.

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We believe in the power of words to inspire, and the magic of art to connect. Enjoy this meaningful quote with contextual background, and admire our unique rendition of Henri Matisse to complement your imagination. Get busy on your next composition!