85x78 Artfix LC2C Oil Primed Linen Roll Canvas LC2C-85x78
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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.
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- Artfix Oil Primed Linen: L21C • L42C • L64C • L84C
- Artfix Acrylic Primed Linen: L22U • LC3U • L43U • L64U • L84U
Artfix LC2C Oil Primed Linen
Offers a unique combination of durability and subtle texture, making it an excellent choice for artists working on murals and large-scale projects. Its tightly woven linen is characterized by a heavier thread, providing a coarser tooth that adds a gentle, tactile dimension to your artwork. The universal acrylic priming prepares the surface to readily accept a wide range of acrylic paints, ensuring vibrant color adherence and longevity. Ideal for artists seeking a robust yet textured foundation for their creative expressions.
- 100% Belgian Linen 6.1 oz.; Primed Weight 14.6 oz. per square yard
- Medium Weight, Closed Weave, Medium Texture
- Double Sized and Double 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.
Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.
♦ John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent, a master of portraiture, was acutely aware of the weight and responsibility of capturing a subject's essence on canvas. While his skill was unparalleled, the intimate nature of portraiture often led to the exposure of vulnerabilities, unseen facets, and sometimes, uncomfortable truths. The realization of one's own likeness, with all its complexities, might have strained relationships. As artists, we frequently grapple with this tension - the balance between our creative interpretation and the subject's self-perception. Through our work, we can form deep connections but also face the risk of revealing more than what might be palatable to our subjects.
Creativity is the reason you have landed on this page. Enjoy our own portrait rendition of John Singer Sargent and the spoken words and meaning we provide. Now..go paint!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- LC2C-85x78
- Canvas and Depth:
- Artfix
- Weight and Style:
- 14.6oz LC2C O/P
- Canvas and Ground:
- Linen Oil Primed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Medium Fine Tooth
- Width:
- 85 Inch
- Length:
- 578 Yards
