8" x 10" swatch Artfix L84U Universal Acrylic Primed Roll Canvas #L84U-8x10

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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.

Art is just a means to an end, and the end is to know and understand nature. ♦ George Inness

George Inness, with his profound connection to the natural world, believed in art's potential to unlock the mysteries of the universe. For him, the canvas was not just a medium for self-expression but a bridge to the deeper truths concealed in the folds of nature. This philosophy shaped his works, filling them with a sense of reverence and a thirst for understanding the world in its unfiltered essence.

When artists set out to capture nature, we aren't simply reproducing its physicality. Instead, we're seeking to grasp its underlying essence, to communicate the feelings it evokes, and to understand the forces that shape it. Every stroke, hue, and texture reflects our quest to comprehend nature's rhythms and harmonies. Through our artistic endeavors, we invite others to share in this journey of discovery, drawing them into the intimate dance between art and the natural world, and reminding us all of the interconnectedness of existence.

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We curated this insightful quote by George Inness, and our interpretation thereof; plus we made this portrait in the spirit of creativity. Time to create your own expression!