46'' x 50y Carmel Roll Canvas #RC-46x50

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 46" 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.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value. ♦ Cicero

From the ornate halls of the Roman Senate to the bustling streets of ancient Rome, Cicero's voice rang out, championing the ideals that he held dear. Among these, the concept of freedom held a special place in his heart. In a society characterized by its strict hierarchies and the constant tussle for power, Cicero's insistence on the unparalleled worth of freedom was both a political statement and a profound philosophical insight.

This sentiment echoes deeply. Freedom is not just the absence of external constraints but the liberty to express, to challenge, to innovate, and to create without fear or favor. It's in this unrestricted space that our creativity thrives, where we push boundaries and venture beyond the familiar. When we are free, our art becomes a true reflection of our innermost thoughts, unburdened by external pressures or expectations. As we immerse ourselves in our craft, Cicero's words serve as a potent reminder: the freedom to create, to express, and to be ourselves is among our most cherished treasures, a gift that enriches not just our work but our very souls.

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Art is visual and ripe with meaning, so enjoy this quote and our interpretation of its meaning, plus an one-of-a-kind portrait we created of Cicero to make it all the more relevant. Pick up that brush and go!