15x30 3D Pro 3.5" Deep K3 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 2:1 Domino Proportion - 15x30 Size

15x30 is one of our popular Domino 2:1 sizes.

The 2:1 aspect ratio, that we call the domino proportion, also offers a unique canvas for artists to play with the perception of space and depth within their compositions. The elongated format allows for the inclusion of foreground, middle ground, and background elements, creating a sense of distance and scale that draws the viewer's eye into the artwork. This aspect ratio has been used by artists throughout history, from ancient Egyptian tomb paintings to Renaissance frescoes to contemporary photography. Its versatility and timelessness make it a classic choice for artists seeking to create dynamic and engaging compositions.

Explore other sizes in this same 2:1 aspect ratio:

11x22 • 12x24 • 13x26 • 14x28 • 16x32 • 17x34 • 18x36 • 19x38 • 20x40 • 21x42 • 22x44 • 23x46 • 24x48 • 25x50 • 26x52 • 27x54 • 28x56 • 29x58 • 30x60 • 31x62 • 32x64 • 33x66 • 34x68 • 35x70 • 36x72 • 37x74 • 38x76 • 39x78 • 40x80 • 41x82 • 42x84 • 43x86 • 44x88 • 45x90 • 46x92 • 47x94 • 48x96 • 49x98 • 50x100 • 51x102 • 52x104 • 53x106 • 54x108 • 55x110 • 56x112 • 57x114 • 58x116 • 59x118 • 60x120

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

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

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 make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

• Super strong 3D™ Pro K3™ Stretcher Bar is a very popular among contemporary artists whose painting will be displayed without a frame.
• For this 15x30 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Provides a 3.5" 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

Sustainably Managed Forests

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Oregon, Washington, and California, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! Our forests purify the air, provide oxygen, and reduce global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our collective responsible actions today.

25x40 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 15x30 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 10 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.

One must spoil as many canvases as one succeeds with. ♦ Vincent Van Gogh

The tumultuous life of Vincent Van Gogh is characterized by relentless pursuit and passion for his art. Despite facing numerous setbacks, rejections, and personal struggles, his dedication never waned. His canvases, both the revered and the discarded, are a testament to his unwavering commitment to exploration and growth. Through each perceived failure, he unearthed new techniques, perspectives, and insights that would shape the trajectory of his art career.

The idea that one must spoil canvases to achieve success speaks volumes to us. In the realm of art, and perhaps life in general, failures are not the end but rather an integral part of the creative process. Van Gogh implores us to see beyond the immediate outcome, to recognize the value in our missteps. Each time we stumble or err in our art, we are given an opportunity to learn, adapt, and evolve. Just as Van Gogh's so-called spoiled canvases were stepping stones to his masterpieces, our own mistakes pave the way for our triumphs.

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We offer you these words of wisdom and our take on the message in hope to inspire your art. We also pay tribute by creating this unique portrait of Vincent Van Gogh. Go paint!