Description
15x18 Monet™ Pro • 1-1/2" Deep • Raw #12 Cotton 11.5 oz Unprimed • 6:5 Almost Square • MR-1518
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Monet™ Pro means a 1-1/2" deep canvas that is stretched using our MuseumWrap™ back-stapled method with folded corners. Our proprietary stretching process uses pneumatically controlled machines that we built to yield drum-tight tension. See below to learn more about the finest professional quality artist canvas on the market.
This 15x18 is exclusively available from Masterpiece® and part of our Lost Size collection of unusual sizes in the popular 6:5 Almost Square aspect ratio. We take pride in offering a series of unconventional sizes to challenge and inspire artists in their compositions. Painting on these lesser-known sizes adds a whole new level of creativity to your artwork.
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- Raw Unprimed Linen: Mono Lake™ • Torrey Pines™ • Mandalay™
- Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Carmel™ • Tahoe™ • Heavy Weight 14oz cotton • Sierra™
- Vincent™ Pro 7/8 • 3D™ Pro 2.5
Raw #12 Cotton 11.5 oz Unprimed
Rugged heavy weight unprimed canvas. Take control of your art, prepare your own ground, or use bare canvas expanses as part of the art. Great for staining or pouring, resulting in a fluid and spontaneous convergence of the image and fabric.
- 100% Cotton 11.5 oz. per square yard
- Heavy Weight, Dense Weave, Texture
Monet™ Pro 1.5" Deep Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance
1/2" Canvas Clearance is the space between the Bar and the canvas. Generally speaking, more clearance reduces the risk of the canvas touching the wood and creating unsightly lines during painting. Our design provides the optimal clearance so as not to impact your painting, but still leaving enough wood to the maximize strength of the Stretcher Bar.
- Produces a 1.5" deep stretched canvas (Actual depth is slightly thinner)
- 1-5/8" wide Stretcher Bar
- Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest
No Finger Joints!
Solid Wood is far superior to finger jointed wood, which is many small pieces glued together, each with varying grain densities that absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, expanding and contracting non-uniformly as environmental conditions change, and causing the wood to bow and the finger joints to eventually fail.
A single homogeneous kiln-dried solid wood Stretcher Bar outperforms and outlasts a finger jointed Bar whose sole purpose is to save the manufacturer cost, not contribute to the archival value of artwork intended to last a millennium. As a manufacturer, Masterpiece® does its part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.
15x18 Monet Pro Keyable Fame
- Drawing depicts the exact frame construction, not the proportion
- Precision machined heavy duty keyable tongue-and-groove Stretcher Bars
- No cross braces required when the frame length is under 20", but this frame provides robust support for this 15x18 size
- To increase canvas tension, remove any staples in the corners, then tap-in the included corner keys further into their slots, then re-staple the canvas
Sustainably Managed Forests Inhale and Exhale
The world's forests are essential to human survival. Forests inhale carbon dioxide for the earth, and exhale oxygen essential for life. When we speak of the sustainable forest strategy of ensuring that more timber will exist in the same forest land than exists today, this is the only viable plan for the future of humanity. For this reason, we use only lumber from the sustainable forests of Oregon, Washington, and California, where thereÕs more standing timber today than last century!
MuseumWrap™ Stretching Technique
With more than a half a century of American engineering, Masterpiece® designs and builds its own proprietary stretching equipment that enables us to produce the finest and most tightly-stretched canvas on the market.
- Drum-tight stretch!
- Up to 50% tighter than other methods
- Balanced tension across the surface
- Uncut folded corners make it possible to remove and re-stretch canvas on the same size frame
- Usually the corner folds are on the long sides
With over five decades of commitment, Masterpiece® stands as a testament to unrivaled canvas craftsmanship in North America. Choosing the right canvas is an investment not just in materials, but in the future value and longevity of your artwork. Make choices today that stand the test of time and reflect your dedication as an artist.
They muddy the water, to make it seem deep.
♦ Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher whose profound insights often cut through societal pretensions, was no stranger to the ways people obscured truths. He lived in a time of great upheaval, where old systems of belief were being questioned, and new ideas were emerging at the forefront of philosophical and artistic thought. Nietzsche's observations, like this particular sentiment, unmask a tendency humans sometimes have: complicating matters to give an illusion of depth or wisdom.
The message is clear. In our endeavor to communicate emotions, concepts, or narratives, there might be temptations to over-embellish or obfuscate. Yet, the most impactful art often thrives in clarity and simplicity. By staying genuine to our visions and not succumbing to the pressure of creating complexity for its own sake, we ensure that our art remains authentic and relatable. Nietzsche's astute observation reminds us that true depth doesn't need muddying; it's transparent, pure, and resonates with an unmistakable clarity.
We found this intriguing quote, wrote insightful context, as well as created this unique image of Friedrich Nietzsche to enrich your experience and inspire. Inspire us with your next painting!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- MR-1518
- Canvas and Depth:
- 1.50 in. Monet Pro
- Weight and Style:
- 11.5oz Raw Cotton #12
- Canvas and Ground:
- Cotton Raw Unprimed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Medium Heavy Weave
- Width:
- 15 Inch
- Length:
- 18 Inch
- Aspect Ratio:
- 6:5 Almost Square