85x44 Artfix LC3U Acrylic Primed Roll Canvas #LC3U-85x44

Artfix LC3U Universal Acrylic Primed Linen

Medium-heavy fine weave medium weight Belgian linen. Hand-primed to have a consistent homogenous surface tooth. It has a bright white tone. The "U" in the style name is for universal acrylic primed, which means that it works for virtually all paint types. The unique formulation mimics many attributes of oil-based primers, yet retains the resilience and flexibility characteristic of acrylic priming. Distinct from the typical glossy acrylic primers, this canvas surface has a more matte finish, enhancing its absorbency. This quality ensures superior adhesion for a diverse array of artistic media.

This universal acrylic primed linen is particularly well-suited for oil and acrylic paints, and its absorbent nature makes it an excellent choice for drawing media like oil sticks, pastels, charcoal, and graphite. When mounted on a rigid surface, the universal primed canvas and its smoother texture even accommodates fragile mediums like egg tempera and caseins with exceptional results.

• 100% Belgian Linen 6.1 oz.; Primed Weight 13.9 oz. per square yard
• Medium Weight, Closed Weave, Medium Texture
• Double Sized and Double 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.

In the world of art, there are no limits—only boundless creativity. ♦ Pierre-Auguste Renoir

One of the central figures of the Impressionist movement, Pierre-Auguste Renoir lived by the ethos that art knows no bounds. At a time when academic standards often defined and confined artistic expression, Renoir and his contemporaries broke free, choosing light, color, and everyday scenes as their muses. This audacious shift from the norm was not just an act of rebellion, but a testament to the boundless creativity he so fervently believed in.

Throughout his life, Renoir sought to capture the vibrancy and immediacy of life around him, often challenging the established norms. This commitment to authenticity and innovation serves as a poignant reminder to artists that we possess an innate capacity to reshape, reimagine, and redefine the world around us. Our tools? An unfettered imagination and a fearless dedication to our craft. When we truly embrace the idea that there are no limits in art, the horizons of what we can achieve expand infinitely.

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We are innately drawn to the act of creation. We've channeled this drive to curate this inspiring quote and contex along with our own portrait we created of Pierre-Auguste Renoir..our tribute to the timeless dance of creativity. Go paint!