85x44 Artfix [PREFIX] Acrylic Primed Roll Canvas #L84U-85x44

Artfix L64U Universal Portriat Smooth 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 6.1 oz.; Primed Weight 14.0 oz. per square yard
• Medium Heavy Weight, Fine 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.

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.

There is no art without contemplation. ♦ Robert Henri

Robert Henri, an influential American painter and teacher, stood at the intersection of Realism and Modernism. His work, characterized by its vibrant energy and deep humanism, was a testament to the introspective processes that birthed it. For Henri, art was never just about the mechanical act of painting; it was about the inner reflections that guided the hand. It was about the silent moments of rumination, the periods of doubt, the flashes of inspiration, and the depths of thought that precede every brushstroke.

Contemplation is the bedrock upon which the towers of creativity are built. It is not mere inaction; it's an active process of engaging with ideas, feelings, and the world around us. Just as Henri immersed himself in the cultural tapestry of the cities he lived in and sought deeper meanings in everyday life, we too harness the power of contemplation to give shape to the nebulous thoughts and emotions within us. Every blank canvas offers us a fresh start, a space where our contemplative insights find expression, where our introspections and musings take form and color. And just as Henri once said, it is this very act of contemplation that makes our art truly alive, connecting us with audiences across time and space.

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We hope to inspire your art with this wonderful quote and our interpretation along with our own one-of-a-kind portrait of Robert Henri..got to love it!