16'' x 6y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-16x6

Carmel™ 7oz Portrait Smooth Cotton

• 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

Our primer is made with the highest-quality Titanium Dioxide white pigment, which is an excellent pigment for acrylic primed grounds, providing superior whiteness and maintaining excellent flexibility over time. Unlike some other common pigments, such as zinc dioxide, TiO₂ doesn't become brittle as it ages, helping to ensure that your painting will stand the test of time.

Handy Reference Guide for this 16" Wide Roll

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.

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.

I am an adventurer in the wilds of art. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's bold declaration encapsulates not just his approach to art, but the essence of his entire life. Gauguin was never one to stay confined within the familiar bounds of the art world. Just as an adventurer explores uncharted territories, Gauguin ventured into the unknown realms of creativity, seeking to push the boundaries of artistic expression.

His departure from European civilization to the remote regions of Tahiti stands as a testament to this adventurous spirit. He wasn't merely content with breaking away from artistic conventions; he wanted to immerse himself in new cultures, absorb their colors, stories, and rhythms, and then weave these elements into his works. For artists, it serves as a reminder of the infinite horizons our craft can explore. The canvas isn't just a piece of fabric but a portal to countless worlds waiting to be discovered by our brushes and imagination.

The audacity to venture into the unknown, to embrace uncertainty, and to celebrate the unpredictability of the creative process defines not just Gauguin but all of us who dare to pick up the brush, the pen, the chisel, or any tool of expression. We share the spirit of adventure, navigating the vast and mysterious landscape of art, making discoveries, facing challenges, and always seeking the next horizon. As we push our own boundaries, we pay tribute to the pioneers like Gauguin, drawing inspiration from their courage to create our own masterpieces.

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Echoing the timeless spirit of artistry, we bring you this quote paired with our beautiful portrait of Paul Gauguin that we created. Let your colors on the canvas speak!