11x12 Monet Pro Sausalito Canvas 1-1/2" Deep #MS-1112

True 12:11 Near Square Proportion - 11x12 Size

This large 11x12 near square size is based in the 12:11 aspect ratio.

The 12:11 aspect ratio offers a subtle shift from a perfect square, creating just enough asymmetry to add tension and intrigue to a composition. This near-square format gives a slight horizontal or vertical emphasis, depending on orientation, allowing for balance while introducing a hint of movement or expansion.

This ratio works well when aiming to create compositions that feel stable but not static. It’s ideal for portraits, still life, or minimalist scenes where balance is key, but a perfect square might feel too formal or constrained. The slight elongation invites exploration of how space is used without overwhelming the viewer, making it a versatile choice for pieces that require a quiet, understated energy.

Explore other sizes in this same 12:11 aspect ratio:

22x24 • 33x36 • 44x48 • 55x60 • 66x72 • 77x84 • 88x96 • 99x108 • 110x120

Explore Related Products to this 11x12 Size:

• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Shasta™
• Acrylic Primed Linen: Grenoble™ • Pau™
• Alkyd / Oil Primed Linen: Isola™ • Poitiers™

Sausalito™ 11.5oz Acrylic Primed Cotton

Our second best selling surface; heavy weight and body with a rugged and paint-gripping surface texture; great for heavy paint applications and impasto.

• 100% Cotton 11.5 oz.; Primed Weight 14 oz. per square yard
• Heavy Weight, Medium Weave, Robust Texture
• 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

Vegan Ground:

There are no animal products that make-up the sizing and the primer for this fine canvas. Historically, traditional canvas grounds have included egg tempura, pigments with cow urine, and of course, rabbit skin glue. In today's rapidly advancing world, there are many more choices available for artists who prefer non-animal based products that perform far better than their animal-based predecessors.

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.

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

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

We only use Solid Wood to build our Stretcher Bars because a solid piece of wood will last indefinitely. When we speak of archival value, it's not just the paint you use and the quality of your canvas and ground, even the wood choices manufacturers add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. 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.

11x12 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 11x12 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 Purify the Air

Our forests purify the air by filtering nearly 40% of the fossil fuel emissions humans create, and are critical to reducing global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer, for our own healthy human survival. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our responsible actions today.

MuseumWrap™ Stretching Technique

With more than 60 years 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

Since 1965, our passion for perfection has driven us at Masterpiece® to construct professional quality canvases that artists around the nation desire. All too often, other brands are more focused on saving cost and delivering less than adequate quality. However, we find that our customers not only desire fine quality, but they also tell us that their art is better for having painted on the exquisite canvases that we produce.

My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece. ♦ Claude Monet

Claude Monet, the iconic figure of Impressionism, was not only enamored with the play of light and color on canvases but was equally captivated by the vibrant symphony of nature in his beloved garden at Giverny. It was more than just a space; it was a living, breathing work of art that evolved with the seasons, each day presenting a new tableau of colors, textures, and emotions.

Artists often seek inspiration in the world around them, and for Monet, his garden was a constant source of wonder and fascination. The water lilies, the Japanese bridge, the irises, and the reflection pond - each element was carefully curated and tended to, much like the meticulous brushstrokes on his paintings. As artists, we too find solace and inspiration in our surroundings, be it a personal space, a cherished memory, or a favorite haunt. It reminds us that art is not limited to a frame; it's a perspective, a feeling, a memory. And sometimes, the greatest masterpieces are those that live and breathe around us, echoing our passions and mirroring our souls.

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We curated this empowering quote with some context and hope you find it insightful, plus we created this unique portrait of Claude Monet to make it a bit more intriguing. Now get to work on your own!