120 Inch 3D Pro K2 Single Stretcher Bar 2-1/2" Deep #K2-120

3D™ Pro 2.5 Stretcher Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance

1/2" Canvas Clearance 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.

• Produces a 2.5" deep stretched canvas (Actual depth is slightly thinner)
• 1.25" wide Stretcher Bar
• 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

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.

Sustainable Forests for Future Generations

Sustainable forestry practices go beyond just planting and harvesting trees. They also involve careful planning, monitoring, and management to ensure the long-term health and productivity of the forest. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests, we can support these important practices and help to ensure that our planet's forests remain healthy and productive for generations to come.

Canvas Size Needed for this Stretcher Bar

Most artists will stretch the canvas and attach the staples or tacks onto the back side of the frame. Doing so allows you to paint on the edge and hang your art without needed a picture frame. Generally speaking, you should allow 8 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 36x120 frame size, which happens to be a 10:3 Extended Panorama aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 44 x 128. This allows you ample room to stretch and attach the canvas on the back. Should you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, it still serves that purpose too. Should you want to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, then you can reduce the size of your canvas about 3/4" all the way around the frame.

With deep family ties and a legacy spanning since 1965 in California, Masterpiece® has been the epitome of unmatched quality in Stretcher Bars across North America. Our commitment to pioneering excellence has crowned us as the forerunners in the world of professional fine-art canvases. Bolstered by our patented innovations, our products exude a caliber that's in a league of its own. One touch, and the unparalleled quality becomes palpable, leaving an indelible impression on your clients and all future admirers of your art.

I wanted to suggest by means of a simple nude the awakening of mankind at the dawn of the great day, no longer in its original innocence but already conscious of the sin it has committed. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's life was defined by a continuous search for meaning, often exploring the intersections of spirituality, morality, and human nature. This pursuit took him to remote parts of the world, like Tahiti, where he sought purity and a return to simpler ways of living. His artworks frequently played with themes of innocence, societal norms, and humanity's place in the universe.

When Gauguin speaks of using a simple nude to convey the awakening of mankind, he is delving deep into the shared human experience. The nude form, in its raw vulnerability, serves as a canvas for our shared history — our collective joys, sorrows, achievements, and mistakes. As artists, we too grapple with how to convey profound messages using seemingly straightforward subjects or techniques. The challenge lies in capturing the complex tapestry of emotions and histories, much like Gauguin did, reminding us of the transformative power of art and its ability to bridge time, cultures, and experiences.

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We curated this empowering quote with some context and hope you find it insightful, plus we created this unique portrait of Paul Gauguin to make it a bit more intriguing. Now get to work on your own!