12'' x 100y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-12x100y

Carmel™ 7oz Portrait Smooth Cotton

Very smooth surface texture for fine detailed type work, but still has enough texture to grip the paint.


• 100% Cotton 7 oz.; Primed Weight 10.3 oz. per square yard

• Medium Weight, Medium Weave, Portrait Smooth 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


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.

Handy Reference Guide for this 12" Wide Roll

Masterpiece® has been producing the finest artist canvas in North America since 1965. Artist 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, because your legacy and your own brand will be judged by how well your artwork stands the test of time.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality products that can be made, and we are widely recognized as the nation's leader and trendsetter of professional quality fine-art canvas. We have a wide variety of surfaces and roll sizes for your next composition.

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. ♦ Cicero

Cicero, a central figure in Roman history, navigated an era rife with political upheavals and personal tragedies. His understanding of life, death, and legacy was deeply rooted in both his philosophical musings and personal losses. This sentiment encapsulates his belief in the enduring power of memory. Even after someone's physical departure, their essence persists, immortalized by those who remember them.

Our own artistic creations, each piece we manifest, become our legacy, outliving us and offering future generations a glimpse into our souls. The impact we make, the stories we tell, and the emotions we evoke, find permanence in the hearts and minds of our audience. Thus, through our art, we achieve a form of immortality, ensuring that our spirit continues to inspire, challenge, and touch souls long after our own journey has concluded.

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We found this intriguing quote, wrote insightful context, as well as created this unique image of Cicero to enrich your experience and inspire. Inspire us with your next painting!

Tight'n'Up™ Liquid Canvas Retensioner

Stretching your own canvas is a great way to have complete command of the process from start to finish. Once your canvas is fully stretched, and if you notice any puckers or loosely tensioned areas, or perhaps even slight waves, you can always rely upon Tight'n'Up™ Liquid Canvas Retensioner to correct any inconsistencies in the canvas tension. You can be sprayed on the back of a canvas to repair most canvas tension issues.

With Tight'n'Up™, you can add tension to just a small area, or a large area. Simply spray it lightly on the back and brush it into the canvas, and within seconds, your canvas becomes tighter and stays tighter. The more you use, the tighter it gets.