85" x 21" Artfix L84U Universal Acrylic Primed Roll Canvas #L84U-85x21

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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 mission of true art is, by its illusions, to foreshadow a higher universe reality, to crystallize the emotions of time into the thought of eternity. ♦ George Inness

George Inness, with his profound insight into the world of art, encapsulates the essence of artistic creation as a bridge between the tangible and the transcendent. His masterpieces, characterized by their atmospheric landscapes, not only depicted scenes but also evoked the ethereal—a realm beyond the mere representation of nature.

Artists tap into the vast expanse of human emotions and experiences. The canvas, the marble, the notes—they are but mediums through which we attempt to capture the fleeting and give it permanence. The beauty lies in how, through our creations, we give voice to the intangible, weaving emotions and memories into a tapestry that speaks of both the now and the forever. Inness reminds us that as artists, we have the power and responsibility to not just mirror reality, but to elevate it, giving our audience a glimpse of the infinite amidst the finite.

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Every artist thrives on inspiration. So we've offer this insightful quote with a uniquely crafted portrait of George Inness. May this story invigorate your creativity! Start painting!