18'' x 6y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-18x6

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 18" 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.

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Degas is all right in his line; and that line is not far from the finish. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's relationship with the art world and his contemporaries was characterized by a blend of admiration, competition, and discerning critique. In this statement about Edgar Degas, another towering figure of the Post-Impressionist movement, Gauguin offers a veiled compliment, one that acknowledges Degas's brilliance but also hints at a perceived limitation in his approach to art.

Degas, known for his ballet scenes and his meticulous attention to the human form, was a master in capturing fleeting moments with precision. Gauguin's assertion that Degas is all right in his line suggests an acknowledgment of his colleague's skill within a certain domain. Yet, the subsequent suggestion that this line is not far from the finish indicates a belief that perhaps Degas had almost reached the zenith of his artistic capabilities or was close to exhausting his unique style. For artists like us, it's a nudge to always push boundaries, to never become complacent, and to continually evolve in our path.

This reflection serves as more than just a critique of Degas; it's a testament to the dynamic tensions and dialogues that existed among artists of their era. They challenged and spurred one another on, each trying to redefine the boundaries of art. As we stand before our canvases, let's remember that art is not just a solitary pursuit but a conversation, a dance of perspectives and styles. Let us take inspiration from both Gauguin's adventurous spirit and Degas's meticulous craft, weaving them into our own unique tapestry of expression.

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Journey with us as we blend the wisdom and our own artistic representation of Paul Gauguin. May this alliance empower your artistic soul. Begin your masterpiece!