14x57 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 57:14 Custom Proportion - 14x57 Size

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28x114

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

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.

• Super strong 3D™ Pro K2™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 14x57 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Provides a 2.5" deep stretched canvas which makes a bold and commanding display
• 1-1/4" 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

Sustainable Environment Promotes a Sustainable Economy

The use of lumber from sustainably managed forests is not only environmentally responsible, it also helps to support the economy and preserve jobs in the forestry industry. By choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber, consumers can help to ensure that these industries remain strong and sustainable for years to come.

22x65 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 14x57 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 8 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.

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.

To me, barbaric art is of more interest than civilized art. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's fervor for what he deemed barbaric art reveals a core element of his artistic philosophy. Throughout his life, Gauguin exhibited a hunger for authenticity, an attribute he believed was sometimes masked by the veneers of civilization. In his quest for artistic truth, he was often drawn towards cultures that had remained relatively untouched by the sweeping hand of Western influence.

The allure of barbaric or primal art lies in its rawness and directness. Such artworks, unfettered by the conventions and constructs of civilized societies, possess an immediacy of expression that strikes straight to the core of human experience. While many artists find solace in the techniques and tools taught to them, there are those among us who find inspiration in the unfiltered expressions of cultures distant from our own. By turning to these untamed sources, we hope to tap into an elemental essence, a purity often lost in the noise of modernity.

Gauguin's fascination with the art of indigenous cultures is not merely an appreciation for their aesthetic but a deeper recognition of the universal truths they encapsulate. It serves as a call to action for artists to seek out the fundamental, the unadulterated, and the real, even in the midst of an increasingly complex world. Just as Gauguin was captivated by the depth and richness of barbaric art, we too are invited to broaden our horizons, to venture beyond the familiar, and to embrace the myriad expressions of humanity in all its vibrant hues.

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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 Paul Gauguin to complement your imagination. Get busy on your next composition!