74x80 3D Professional 2.5" Deep K2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 40:37 Custom Proportion - 74x80 Size

Explore other sizes in this same 40:37 aspect ratio:

111x120 • 37x40

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.

• Super strong 3D™ Pro K2™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 74x80 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

Sustainability is about Reducing Deforestation

Choosing products made with sustainably sourced lumber is an important way for consumers to make a positive impact on the environment. By supporting sustainable forestry practices, we can help to reduce deforestation, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. It's a simple and effective way to make a difference.

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.

82x88 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 74x80 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.

Masterpiece® is a family-owned business operating in California since 1965 and producing the finest Stretcher Bars in North America. We deliver the highest quality and highest performing products in the business. We are widely recognized as the nation's leader and trendsetter of professional quality fine-art canvas. We own several patents that make our products perform superior to any other on the market. Once you touch one of our products, you'll immediately recognize our impeccable quality—and more importantly, so will your clients and those who acquire your art

I have had three masters, Nature, Velazquez, and Rembrandt. ♦ Francisco de Goya

Francisco de Goya, one of the most celebrated painters in art history, distinguished his path by absorbing lessons from three profound entities: Nature, Velazquez, and Rembrandt. Drawing inspiration from the world around him, Goya acknowledged Nature as an omnipotent tutor. With every stroke and hue, artists, like Goya, mirror the intricacies of the world around them, making Nature an irreplaceable mentor for all of us.

Goya's admiration for Velazquez and Rembrandt goes beyond mere appreciation; they defined the foundational elements of his artistry. Velazquez, with his unparalleled techniques and distinctive Spanish charm, and Rembrandt, with his mastery of chiaroscuro and introspection, influenced Goya's evolution. For artists, our predecessors not only set standards but also offer guidance. Their works act as timeless beacons, inspiring us to push boundaries and redefine norms in our own unique ways. In celebrating his masters, Goya beautifully encapsulates the essence of learning: to observe, assimilate, and innovate.

Thus, while every artist carves a unique trajectory in their art career, it's the influence of mentors, both tangible and intangible, that shapes our perceptions and techniques. By understanding and cherishing these influences, we become part of a continuum, weaving past teachings into future innovations, ensuring that art remains forever young and transformative.

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With a nod to Francisco de Goya, we present these words of wisdom and our own custom crafted portrait. Let this fusion stoke your creative fires. Dive into your art!