85" x 44" Artfix L21C Oil Primed Roll Canvas #L21C-85x44

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Artfix L21C Oil Primed Linen

This delightful oil primed Belgian Linen has a warm golden colored hue oil primer. The cherished luminosity of this canvas enhances the vibrancy and depth of colors, making it an ideal for oil painters whose style is to highlight certain aspects of their composition with a radiant quality. It has a medium tooth and texture and is our top-selling oil primed canvas.

The "C" in the style name signifies an oil-primed canvas, tailored specifically for oils, alkyds, and water miscible paints. For optimal results, flash the surface with turpentine or mineral spirits, which cleans and prepares the surface for your paints, assuring you have a completely ready-to-paint oil prepared ground. The natural oils in linen contribute to its longevity, preventing disintegration over time. Additionally, the impenetrable ground serves as a barrier, preventing oil paint from seeping through and damaging the canvas.


• 100% Belgian Linen 4.7 oz.; Primed Weight 13 oz. per square yard

• Medium Weight, Open Weave, Medium Texture

• Double Sized and Double Primed with acid-free archival quality oil primed ground

• Impenetrable ground prevents oil paint from leaching through and harming the canvas

• For oils, alkyds, and water miscible oil paints

• Linen has natural oils that prevent disintegration over time.


Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Primer Pigment

 This primer contains premium-grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) white pigment, renowned for its exceptional performance for oil priming. Its standout feature is its enduring whiteness, coupled with remarkable flexibility that persists over time. In contrast to other pigments such as zinc dioxide, Titanium Dioxide maintains its resilience, preventing brittleness as it ages. This quality ensures that artworks retain their integrity and will stand the test of time.

A canvas is one of the very few products you can buy, and with your precious time, talent, and materials transform it into a work of art that could one day be worth a fortune. Don't skimp on your material choices! Your legacy and your own brand will be judged by how well your artwork stands the test of time. Both Artfix and Masterpiece® stand proudly together to provide artists with the finest material choices available.

There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again. All the rest is humbug. ♦ Edouard Manet

One of the pivotal figures in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, Edouard Manet consistently championed the idea of immediacy in art. His works, characterized by their bold brush strokes and innovative techniques, often captured the fleeting essence of a moment. The authenticity of his vision and his commitment to portraying reality as he perceived it set him apart in a period of significant artistic evolution.

Artists, in our pursuit of expression, often grapple with the balance between capturing a vision and refining it. Manet's insight serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of genuine representation. While technique and skill are paramount, it's the genuine connection between the artist's perception and the canvas that truly brings a piece to life. When we trust our instincts and paint with honesty, the results can be startlingly profound. But if the vision eludes us, rather than forcing a narrative or style, we should find the courage to start anew. In the end, true artistry lies not just in perfection but in the relentless pursuit of genuine expression.

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