36'' x 3y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-36x3

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 36" 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 leave it to you to extract from your paltry soul, with a flea's help, what sort of picture you must make. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's words, sharp and incisive, reflect his unapologetic nature and his challenge to conventionality. Known for breaking away from the artistic norms of his time, Gauguin's journey in the realm of art was one of defiance and self-discovery. His admonition about a paltry soul and the metaphorical flea can be perceived as a challenge to fellow artists Ñ a call for them to dig deep, to push boundaries, and to extract originality from the depths of their beings.

There's an undeniable truth in his statement, one that nudges us artists towards introspection. In our careers, it's easy to become entrapped in familiar patterns or to lean heavily on external influences. However, true artistic innovation often emerges when we confront our innermost feelings and fears. It's the personal struggles, the questions, and the reflections that fuel the creation of something genuinely original. Gauguin's choice of the term flea is especially poignant, suggesting that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant stimulus can lead to profound artistic discoveries.

Such a perspective serves as a reminder that while inspiration can be sought in grand vistas or momentous events, often it's the quiet, introspective moments that bring forth the most impactful art. As artists, we possess the unique ability to mold, interpret, and present our perceptions in novel ways. Drawing from both our vulnerabilities and strengths, we can rise to Gauguin's challenge, crafting pieces that are not just reflections of the world around us, but also profound glimpses into our souls.

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We offer you these words of wisdom and our take on the message in hope to inspire your art. We also pay tribute by creating this unique portrait of Paul Gauguin. Go paint!