85x49 Artfix L42C Heavy Weight Oil Primed Linen Roll Canvas L42C-85x49
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Masterpiece® takes pride in featuring the exceptional Artfix linen canvas, a hallmark of another family-owned business with over 50 years of expertise in Provence, France. Artfix stands out for its conservation-grade Belgian Linen, hand-primed by skilled artisans, catering to the needs of professional artists and conservation specialists. The collection boasts a variety of artist canvas types, including primed linens, cottons, and polyesters, highlighted by its Belgian linen weaves. From fine-tooth, quad-primed linens to the distinctive Belgian linen textures, the range covers a spectrum of desirable surfaces suitable for both intricate and large-scale artworks.
Each Artfix canvas is a masterpiece of preparation, beginning with up to two layers of specially formulated collagen and acrylic copolymer sizing. This essential process safeguards the canvas from the acidic elements in primers and paints, ensuring longevity and durability. Following this, the canvases receive between one and six layers of either oil-based or acrylic universal primer, making them versatile for various artistic mediums and techniques.
The oil-based primer from Artfix mirrors the traditional characteristics of lead priming but is free from harmful toxicity. This primer's unique properties enhance the absorption of oil paints, significantly improving adhesion, color depth, and luminosity. It is especially recommended for all oils and alkyd paints, providing artists with a reliable and high-quality surface for their creative expressions.
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Artfix L42C Heavy Weight Oil Primed Linen
A robust and versatile option for artists tackling both grand murals and more intimate works. Its construction features a heavier thread, creating a coarse tooth and tight weave. This unique combination imparts a gently textured surface that brings depth and nuance to any painting. Exceptionally durable, this linen canvas is specially designed for oil painting, boasting a heavyweight, oil-primed surface that enhances the vibrancy of colors. The medium surface tooth offers an ideal balance, perfectly accommodating heavy body paints while still maintaining an approachable texture for detailed work.
Notably, the oil ground on this canvas introduces a warm, golden tone, subtly enriching the overall color palette of your artwork. Perfect for artists who value a canvas that can support both dynamic, bold strokes and intricate details, L42C is an excellent foundation for a wide array of artistic endeavors where texture, durability, and a touch of warm tonality are desired.
- 100% Belgian Linen 8.6 oz.; Primed Weight 14.1 oz. per square yard
- Heavy Weight, Dense 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.
Nature is very rarely right, to such an extent even, that it might almost be said that nature is usually wrong.
♦ James Whistler
The audacity of James Whistler's statement lies in its provocative challenge to conventionally accepted views on nature. Whistler, an American-British painter known for his innovative style and often contentious opinions, consistently strived to bring a fresh perspective to the art world. With this statement, he wasn't merely critiquing nature's designs but emphasizing the role of an artist in interpreting and transforming what they see.
While many might believe that the majesty of nature is unparalleled, Whistler pushes us to see beyond mere replication. His belief was that an artist's interpretation can bring forth a beauty that nature, in its raw state, may not readily offer. Through this lens, artists don't simply capture reality; we elevate it, seeking an essence or truth that might be obscured in nature's complex tapestry. Whistler's words remind us of the transformative power of creativity and encourage us to harness our unique perspectives, challenging not just what we see, but how we choose to depict it.
Journey with us as we blend the wisdom and our own artistic representation of James Whistler. May this alliance empower your artistic soul. Begin your masterpiece!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- L42C-85x49
- Canvas and Depth:
- Artfix
- Weight and Style:
- 14.6oz L42C O/P
- Canvas and Ground:
- Linen Oil Primed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Medium Tooth
- Width:
- 85 Inch
- Length:
- 549 Yards
