16 Inch 3D Pro K3 Single Stretcher Bar 3-1/2" Deep #K3-16

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 Purify the Air

Our forests purify the air by filtering nearly 40% of the fossil fuel emissions humans create, and are critical to reducing global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer, for our own healthy human survival. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our responsible actions today.

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 16x36 frame size, which happens to be a √5:1 Dynamic Root-5 Rectangle aspect ratio size, your canvas should be about 26 x 46. 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.

Rooted in California and flourishing since 1965, Masterpiece® takes pride in its family-led legacy of crafting North America's premier Stretcher Bars. Our quest for excellence isn't just a goal but a commitment, positioning us as the trailblazers in the domain of fine-art canvas. Our innovative patents have set new benchmarks, ensuring our offerings stand unmatched. Dive into the tactile experience of our products, and you'll instantly recognize the distinct Masterpiece® quality, a signature appreciated by both your clientele and future art connoisseurs.

The missionary is no longer a painter, but an apostle. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Delving into the intricacies of Gauguin's words, one discovers a profound reflection on purpose and transformation. Gauguin's own life was a tapestry of change, marked by his search for deeper meanings, both in art and in existence. He traded the metropolitan sophistication of Paris for the untouched landscapes and cultures of Tahiti. In this process, he transitioned from merely being a visual chronicler to someone with a message, akin to an apostle.

Artists often embark on their paths with the simple intention of capturing beauty or expressing an emotion. However, as we delve deeper into our craft, we find ourselves driven by a stronger purpose. The canvas becomes not just a medium of aesthetic appeal but a platform to convey powerful messages. Gauguin's departure from conventional European art to immerse himself in the vivid colors and raw narratives of Tahiti speaks of this very transformation. He wasn't just painting scenes; he was painting stories, beliefs, and a way of life.

It serves as a reminder for us. While the allure of colors and shapes might initiate our artistic pursuits, it's the depth of the message and the impact of our work that defines our legacy. Much like Gauguin's evolution from a painter to an apostle, we, too, are called upon to evolve, ensuring our art goes beyond mere aesthetics, becoming a beacon of thought, emotion, and profound meaning.

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We curated this insightful quote by Paul Gauguin, and our interpretation thereof; plus we made this portrait in the spirit of creativity. Time to create your own expression!