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98x85 Artfix L84C Portriat Smooth Oil Primed Linen Roll Canvas L84C-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.

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 Oil Primed Linen: L21C • LC2C • L42C • L64C
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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.

I am independent! I can live and I love to work. ♦ Mary Cassatt

An emblem of determination and perseverance in the art world dominated by men, Mary Cassatt, an American painter and printmaker, found her place in the annals of art history, where few women before had achieved. Living in Paris, she embraced the Impressionist movement, producing works that captured intimate moments of domestic life, especially the tender bond between mother and child.
The ability to conceive and express freely, without constraints, allows the true spirit of art to flourish. As creators, we understand how pivotal it is to retain our unique voice amidst the sea of influences. Cassatt's emphasis on living and loving her work encapsulates this essence. It reminds us that passion and autonomy in one's style are vital forces driving creativity.
Just as Cassatt defied conventions and passionately pursued her vision, artists today are continually pushing boundaries, innovating, and defining their own styles. Her proclamation of independence is an inspiration in the face of adversity, self-doubt, and external pressures. It's critical to remember our love for the work, the joy of creation, and the spirit of independence that drives-us; that's where the true essence of artistry exists.
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 Mary Cassatt.