42'' x 12y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-42x12

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 42" 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 love Brittany; here I find the savage, primitive quality. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Brittany, a region in Northwestern France, held a special place in Paul Gauguin's heart. While many associate him with the tropical allure of Tahiti, it was in Brittany where he first began to deeply explore the idea of primitivism in art. For Gauguin, Brittany represented an escape from the urban sophistication of Paris, a place where he could immerse himself in a rawer, more elemental landscape.

But what is it about the savage, primitive quality that drew Gauguin, and why does it call to so many of us in our artistic pursuits? Perhaps, it is the authenticity and unfiltered expression it embodies. In a world increasingly dictated by conventions, the allure of the primitive reminds us of the purest essence of artistry. As artists, we often strive to capture that unrefined essence, seeking to tap into something deeper and more genuine than the veneer of civilization allows. By embracing the primitive, we acknowledge the power of raw emotion, untempered by societal expectations, and allow it to guide our creations.

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We believe in the power of words to inspire, and the magic of art to connect. Enjoy this meaningful quote with contextual background, and admire our unique rendition of Paul Gauguin to complement your imagination. Get busy on your next composition!