3" x 5" swatch Artfix L64U Universal Acrylic Primed Portrait Roll Canvas #L64U-3x5

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Artfix L64U Universal Portrait Smooth Acrylic Primed Linen

Experience unparalleled artistic precision with this super-smooth linen canvas. As our most popular portrait linen canvas, it has a high thread count per inch, contributing to the overall surface smoothness and strength. It is a sanctuary for artists who delight in precision and fine detailing. It brings portraiture and intricate designs to life with breathtaking clarity.

Woven from heavyweight linen, this canvas embodies luxury. Its substantial feel is complemented by a heavy white ground, casting a luminous bright white hue that adds brilliance to your artwork. The versatility of this canvas is implied by the "U" style name, denoting a universal acrylic priming suitable for nearly all paint types. This canvas combines the best qualities of oil-based primers with the flexibility and resilience of acrylic, offering a unique blend of features. Unlike typical glossy acrylic primers, it has a matte finish, increasing its absorbency and providing a secure hold for a wide variety of artistic media.

Its absorbent nature also makes it ideal for drawing media like oil sticks, pastels, charcoal, and graphite. For artists using delicate mediums such as egg tempera and caseins, mounting this canvas on a rigid surface enhances its capabilities, allowing its super smooth texture to shine, and delivering unparalleled results.


• 100% Belgian Linen 6.1 oz.; Primed Weight 15 oz. per square yard

• Fine Weight, tightly woven Weave, Portrait smooth Texture

• Double Sized and Quadruple 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.

Artfix L64U 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.

The palette is a reflection of an artist's soul, every hue a different emotion. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin, a figure of undeniable influence in the world of art, was not just a painter; he was a storyteller, a dreamer, and a revolutionary. Born in Paris but spending his early years in Peru, Gauguin's exposure to diverse cultures and traditions heavily impacted his perception of color and form. As artists, we too often find that our surroundings, experiences, and even our emotions profoundly influence our choices on the canvas. Gauguin's statement about the palette serves as a beautiful metaphor for this very phenomenon.

The intricate interplay of colors on our palettes isn't merely a selection of pigments; it's a narrative of our experiences, our joys, sorrows, aspirations, and even our fears. Every brushstroke we make is a testament to what we feel within, making our artwork not just a visual treat but a window into our very essence. This understanding aligns with Gauguin's own art career, which was characterized by a bold use of color and a profound sense of symbolism. His works were not just paintings but stories, emotions, and memories captured in color. It encourages us to embrace every emotion, every experience, and translate it onto our canvas, making our art a true reflection of who we are.

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We've curated this inspirational quote and our take on the message, plus a unique portrait we created of Paul Gauguin, celebrating the timeless ever-evolving act of creation. Go create your own masterpiece!