Description
3" x 5" swatch Artfix L84U Ultra Portrait Smooth Universal Acrylic Primed Linen Roll Canvas L84U-3x5
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Masterpiece® proudly features an exquisite selection of Artfix linen canvas, a testament to the heritage and expertise of another family-owned business flourishing for over 50 years in Provence, France. Artfix is renowned for its diverse range of artist canvas, encompassing primed linens, cottons, and polyesters. The collection is particularly distinguished by its Belgian linen weaves, varying from fine-tooth, quad-primed linens to the characteristic Belgian "handkerchief" linen textures. This range extends to robust, heavy-toothed linens, perfect for large-scale artistic creations.
Each canvas undergoes meticulous preparation, starting with up to two layers of a specially formulated collagen and acrylic copolymer sizing. This crucial step ensures complete isolation of the fabric from the acidic nature of primers and paints. Subsequently, the canvases are primed with one to six layers of either oil-based or acrylic universal primer.
Artfix's acrylic universal primer represents a harmonious blend of modern and traditional priming techniques, offering many of the absorbent characteristics of oil-based primers, but with a ground that remains flexible over time and accepts a wide variety of paint types.
No returns on this item.
We cannot accept returns for this Artfix L84U Acrylic linen roll once you open the roll. Please make sure of your requirement. We are happy to answer your questions before placing your order. Please chat-us or call us and we will gladly guide your expectation and help you make the best choice. 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 Artfix L84U in a 3x5 swatch or 8x10 swatch in any of the Artfix surfaces for a token cost.
Explore Other Artfix L84U Roll Sizes
8" x 10" swatch • 85" x 11" • 85" x 15" • 85" x 21" • 85" x 28" • 85" x 35" • 85" x 39" • 85" x 44" • 85" x 49" • 85" x 56" • 85" x 65" • 85" x 78" • 85" x 98" • 85" x 106" • 85" x 5 meters • 85" x 10 meters
Explore Other Related 3" x 5" swatch Canvas Rolls:
- Artfix Acrylic Primed Linen: L22U • LC3U • L43U • L64U •
- Artfix Oil Primed Linen: L21C • LC2C • L42C • L64C • L84C • L92C
Artfix L84U Ultra Portrait Smooth Universal Acrylic Primed Linen
Experience Unparalleled Artistic Precision with this Extraordinary Super Smooth Linen Canvas. Dive into the realm of detailed artistry with the finest canvas we offer. Boasting the highest thread count per inch in our linen range, this canvas is a haven for artists who revel in precision and fine detailing. The exceptional smoothness of the surface transforms portraiture and intricate designs into breathtaking realities.
Woven from heavy weight linen, this canvas exudes a sense of luxury. Its substantial feel is complemented by a heavy white ground, radiating a luminous bright white hue that adds a touch of brilliance to your artwork. The "U" in the style name symbolizes a universal acrylic priming making it a perfect match for almost any paint type. Mimicking the best qualities of oil-based primers, while retaining the flexibility and resilience of acrylic, this canvas offers the best of both worlds. Unlike typical glossy acrylic primers, our canvas boasts a matte finish, enhancing its absorbency and ensuring a firm grip for a wide range of artistic media.
Its absorbent nature also makes it an exceptional choice for drawing media such as oil sticks, pastels, charcoal, and graphite. For artists experimenting with delicate mediums like egg tempera and caseins, mounting this canvas on a rigid surface reveals its true potential, offering unparalleled results with its super smooth texture.
- 100% Belgian Linen 5.2 oz.; Primed Weight 13 oz. per square yard
- Medium Weight, Extra Fine Weave, Super 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.
The true purpose of the painter is to reflect the higher spiritual side in his art, not the world of the senses.
♦ George Inness
George Inness, renowned for his atmospheric landscapes that straddle the line between realism and abstraction, believed in the transcendent potential of art. His emphasis on the higher spiritual side is a nod to the ineffable nature of the artistic process. While the world around us offers a myriad of tangible inspirations, Inness suggests that it is the intangible, the spiritual, that should be the true compass guiding an artist's hand.
In the busy art studios and workshops, artists often find themselves navigating the balance between the seen and the unseen. The tangible world provides form, color, and structure. But it is in channeling the ethereal, the emotions and insights that are felt more than they are seen, that we give our creations soul. By tapping into this spiritual realm, we not only elevate our work but also invite our audience to connect with the deeper truths and emotions that art can evoke. In doing so, we offer a respite from the sensory overload of the modern world and a chance to connect with something profound and timeless.
Art is visual and ripe with meaning, so enjoy this quote and our interpretation of its meaning, plus an one-of-a-kind portrait we created of George Inness to make it all the more relevant. Pick up that brush and go!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- L84U-3x5
- Roll Canvas Type:
- Artfix
- Weight and Style:
- 14.0oz L84U A/P
- Canvas and Ground:
- Linen Acrylic Primed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Extremely Smooth
- Width:
- 3 Inch
- Length:
- 5 Inch
