Description
3" x 5" swatch Artfix L22U Universal Acrylic Primed Linen Roll Canvas L22U-3x5
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Masterpiece® proudly features an exquisite selection of Artfix linen canvas, a testament to the heritage and expertise of another family-owned business flourishing for over 50 years in Provence, France. Artfix is renowned for its diverse range of artist canvas, encompassing primed linens, cottons, and polyesters. The collection is particularly distinguished by its Belgian linen weaves, varying from fine-tooth, quad-primed linens to the characteristic Belgian "handkerchief" linen textures. This range extends to robust, heavy-toothed linens, perfect for large-scale artistic creations.
Each canvas undergoes meticulous preparation, starting with up to two layers of a specially formulated collagen and acrylic copolymer sizing. This crucial step ensures complete isolation of the fabric from the acidic nature of primers and paints. Subsequently, the canvases are primed with one to six layers of either oil-based or acrylic universal primer.
Artfix's acrylic universal primer represents a harmonious blend of modern and traditional priming techniques, offering many of the absorbent characteristics of oil-based primers, but with a ground that remains flexible over time and accepts a wide variety of paint types.
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Artfix L22U Universal Acrylic Primed Linen
Delightful hand-primed medium tooth linen with a medium tooth and texture. The "U" in the style name is for universal acrylic primed, which means that it works for virtually all paint types. The unique formulation mimics many attributes of oil-based primers, yet retains the resilience and flexibility characteristic of acrylic priming. Distinct from the typical glossy acrylic primers, this canvas surface has a more matte finish, enhancing its absorbency. This quality ensures superior adhesion for a diverse array of artistic media.
This universal acrylic primed linen is particularly well-suited for oil and acrylic paints, and its absorbent nature makes it an excellent choice for drawing media like oil sticks, pastels, charcoal, and graphite. When mounted on a rigid surface, the universal primed canvas and its smoothish texture even accommodates fragile mediums like egg tempera and caseins with exceptional results.
- 100% Belgian Linen 4.7 oz.; Primed Weight 12 oz. per square yard100% Belgian Linen 4.7 oz.; Primed Weight 12 oz. per square yard
- Medium Weight, Open Weave, Medium Texture
- Double Sized and Double Primed with acid-free archival quality acrylic gesso
- Impenetrable ground prevents oil paint from leaching through and harming the canvas
- For acrylics, 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 in acrylic 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.

The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.
♦ Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath of the Renaissance era, had an insatiable curiosity about the world, which led him to study a myriad of subjects from anatomy to flight. His notebooks are filled with intricate drawings and observations, reflecting a mind that sought to understand both the mechanics and the beauty of the natural world.
Leonardo's observation about the human foot serves as a testament to the intricate balance between form and function we often seek in our work. We strive to emulate nature's designs, marvelling at its efficiency and elegance. Just as the foot, with its complex network of bones, muscles, and ligaments, supports the weight of the body and aids in movement, our creations aim to evoke emotion while serving a purpose. By studying and appreciating the designs found in nature, we can draw inspiration and realize that true artistry is often a blend of utility and aesthetics.
Creativity is the heart of what we both do. So we've curated this empowering quote and some background. And, in our own act of creation, we provide this unique portrayal we made of Leonardo da Vinci.
Additional Details
- SKU:
- L22U-3x5
- Canvas and Depth:
- Masterpiece
- Weight and Style:
- 12.0oz Vintage L22U A/P
- Canvas and Ground:
- Linen Acrylic Primed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Medium Tooth
- Width:
- 3 Inch
- Length:
- 5 Inch