85x44 Artfix L84C Portriat Smooth Oil Primed Linen Roll Canvas L84C-85x44
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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.
No returns on this item.
We cannot accept any returns for this Artfix L84C Oil linen roll. Please make sure of your requirement before ordering. If you have any questions about the product before placing your order, please ask us, and we will gladly guide your expectation. If you have never used this canvas before, it is absolutely extraordinary, but we also advise that you first try a swatch or a smaller roll to make sure you love it. You may order a 3x5 swatch of any of the Artfix surfaces for $1.95.
Order your swatch here: 3x5 Swatch L84C
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Artfix L84C Portriat Smooth Oil Primed Linen
Woven from super finely spun yarns featuring a remarkably tight weave, the Artfix L84C is the smoothest oil primed Belgian linen available. This truly extraordinary canvas will transform your painting experience, beginning with the first time you touch it with your fingers, your imagination, and a renewed enthusiasm of artistic possibility. Its intricate construction and luxurious surface not only enhances the tactile quality of the canvas but also offers excellent luminosity, infusing your oil paintings with radiant life. Your brush will float across the canvas, making it the optimal choice for portrait artists and those who specialize in fine, detailed work. The super-fine texture of the L84C ensures that every brushstroke is precise and every detail is captured.
The "C" in the style name indicates an oil-primed canvas, specifically designed for use with oil or alkyd paints. For best results, it is recommended to flash the surface with turpentine or mineral spirits. This preparation step cleans the canvas and optimizes it for your oil or alkyd paints, ensuring a pristine and ready-to-paint surface.
- 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.
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.
One does like to make one's own mummy just as nice as possible.
♦ James Whistler
James Whistler, distinguished for his wit and flamboyance, was not just a painter, but also a character. This quote, with its unique blend of humor and depth, is a testament to his penchant for seeing art in unconventional ways. By comparing an artwork to a mummy, Whistler highlights the eternal nature of art. Just as mummies are preserved for posterity, artists too, in their own way, seek to immortalize their visions, making them as refined and beautiful as possible.
Our creations are akin to leaving a piece of our soul behind, a legacy that speaks long after we're gone. We, too, aspire to make our mummies Ð be it on stretched canvas, in sculptures, or in melodies Ð resonate with perfection and purpose. It's not merely about the end product but about capturing the essence of our spirit, ensuring its longevity and impact for generations to come.
We offer you these words of wisdom and our take on the message in hope to inspire your art. We also pay tribute by creating this unique portrait of James Whistler. Go paint!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- L84C-85x44
- Canvas and Depth:
- Artfix
- Weight and Style:
- 14.0oz L84C O/P
- Canvas and Ground:
- Linen Oil Primed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Extremely Smooth
- Width:
- 85 Inch
- Length:
- 544 Yards
