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98x85 Artfix L64C Portriat Smooth Oil Primed Linen Roll Canvas L64C-98x85

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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 Oil Primed Linen: L21C • LC2C • L42C • L84C
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Artfix L64C Portriat Smooth Oil Primed Linen

Discover the Preferred Choice for Oil Painters. Step into the world of masterful oil painting with this premier canvas, a top pick among portrait artists and connoisseurs of fine detail work. The "C" style name implies that is an oil primed canvas. It is recommended that you flash the surface before painting with turpentine or mineral spirits to clean and prepare the surface for your oil or alkyd paints.

Crafted from finely spun yarns and boasting a remarkably tight weave, our canvas offers an unparalleled smoothness. This intricate construction not only enhances the canvas's tactile quality but also contributes to a high degree of luminosity, bringing a radiant life to your oil paintings. The superior smooth surface is not just a pleasure to touch; it transforms your painting experience. Your brush will glide effortlessly across the canvas, making it an ideal choice for artists who indulge in intricate, detailed work. The fine texture ensures that every brushstroke is precise, every color vibrant, and every detail distinct.

100% Belgian Linen 6.2 oz.; Primed Weight 14.1 oz. per square yard
Meidum Weight, Fine Weave, Portrait Smooth Texture
Double Sized and Quadruple 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.

Artfix L64C Portrait Smooth Belgian Linen offers a luxurious surface, ideal for highly detailed work. Preferred by portrait artists because it is so smooth for linen. Due to the nature of how flax plants are turned into linen textiles, there may be variations in yarn thickness thereby creating fabric that is individual in nature and has character. There can be infrequent naturally occurring nubs in the linen which may yield small slight bumps where the linen is a little thicker than the rest of the strand. This is normal and part of what gives linen its character.

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.

Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult. ♦ Robert Henri

The poignant reflections of Robert Henri, a leading figure of the Ashcan School of American Realism, bring to the fore the juxtapositions inherent in an artist's existence. Henri understood the transient nature of life and the enduring legacy of art. He recognized that while our lifespans are limited, the art we create has the potential to outlive us, bearing witness to our existence, our struggles, and our joys.
With every brushstroke or sculpted form, artists confront fleeting opportunities, hoping to capture moments, emotions, or insights before they slip away. But experience, with its unpredictable ebb and flow, can sometimes lead us astray, making the process of creation fraught with challenges. And then there's judgment - that final reckoning where we, and the world, evaluate the merit of our creations. Henri's words inspire us to persevere, to continue our quest for expression and understanding despite the inevitable challenges. In our art careers, let us remember that the path may be treacherous, but the pursuit, with its potential for eternal impact, is infinitely rewarding.
We believe in the power of words to inspire, and the magic of art to connect. Enjoy this meaningful quote with contextual background, and admire our unique rendition of Robert Henri to complement your imagination. Get busy on your next composition!