13 Inch 3D Pro K3 Single Stretcher Bar 3-1/2" Deep #K3-13

3D™ Pro 3.5 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 3.5" 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.

Sustainably Managed Forests Coexist with Mankind

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Pacific Northwest, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! There will always be a demand for wood pulp and fiber, but striking a harmonious balance with human coexistence is the essential strategy to which we subscribe. Sustainably managed forests increase our health and abundance of our forests which can be in harmony with this precious natural resource.

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 10 Inches of canvas beyond the size of your frame.

For example, if you were to stretch a 13x22 frame size, which happens to be a custom proportion, your canvas should be about 23 x 32. 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.

From the heart of California, Masterpiece® has been weaving a legacy since 1965, curating the best Stretcher Bars North America has witnessed. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has cast us in the limelight as the trendsetting stalwarts in the realm of fine-art canvases. The patents we hold are not just certificates but validations of our pursuit of perfection. Engage with our creations and feel the promise of unmatched quality, a promise that resonates with your clients and every future beholder of your masterpiece.

There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin, with his keen sense of observation and understanding of the human spirit, brings forth a profound appreciation for authentic existence in this quote. Throughout his life, Gauguin sought places, people, and cultures untouched by Western influences. He was drawn to rawness and authenticity, whether in the distant shores of Tahiti or in the depiction of human subjects in his art.

Capturing the essence of authenticity becomes a silent quest. Amidst a sea of curated perfection and societal expectations, finding subjects or moments that exude raw, unfiltered beauty can be a challenge. The allure of a woman being herself, with all her so-called flaws and peculiarities, is a testament to the idea that beauty lies in the unexpected, in the moments that aren't staged or rehearsed. When we encounter such rare instances, it compels us to celebrate them, to immortalize them on our canvases and in our stories.

Being unapologetically oneself is not a mere act of defiance; it's a declaration of self-love and acceptance. Gauguin's sentiment reminds us that true beauty emerges when we embrace our unique quirks and characteristics. In the intricate dance of light and shadow, perfection and imperfection, we discover the myriad of expressions that constitute humanity. Artists and observers alike would do well to cherish these moments, recognizing that it is in the unabashed celebration of self that the most poignant stories are often found.

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Creativity is the reason you have landed on this page. Enjoy our own portrait rendition of Paul Gauguin and the spoken words and meaning we provide. Now..go paint!