85x39 Artfix L22U Acrylic Primed Roll Canvas #L22U-85x39

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 5 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.

Nature creates, and it is we who judge. ♦ Eugé ne Delacroix

A paragon of the Romantic art movement, Eugé ne Delacroix often found himself enthralled by the raw beauty of the natural world. His works, filled with dynamic expressions and powerful emotions, reveal a profound appreciation for the untamed and organic. This statement, simple yet profound, captures a fundamental truth about the relationship between the creator and the observer, especially within the realm of art.

The natural world, in its unending complexity and diversity, simply exists. It evolves, adapts, and manifests in countless forms, from the vastness of celestial bodies to the intricate details of a flower's petal. Similarly, an artist's canvas can be a space where spontaneous emotions, thoughts, and inspirations come to life without the constraints of external validation. However, once art is brought into the world, we, the viewers, bring our perceptions, biases, and personal histories to interpret and evaluate.

The act of creation is often a reflection of an inner truth or a response to the world around us. However, once our work is shared, it becomes subject to myriad interpretations. Delacroix reminds us of this delicate interplay between creation and judgment. His insight encourages us, as artists and observers, to approach art with an open mind, to respect the organic essence of creation, and to remember that our judgments, while valid, are but one perspective in an infinite sea of interpretations.

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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 Eugé ne Delacroix.