46'' x 30y Sierra Roll Canvas #RE-46x30

Sierra™ 11.5oz Acrylic Primed Cotton

• 100% Cotton 11.5 oz; Primed Weight 14.6 oz per square yard
• Heavy Weight, Medium Weave, Medium Texture
• Sized and Triple 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.

The imitator is a poor kind of creature. If the man who paints only the tree, or flower, or other surface he sees before him were an artist, the king of artists would be the photographer. ♦ James Whistler

James Whistler's disdain for mere imitation in art is evident in this candid assertion. Living in an era where photography was gaining prominence, Whistler emphasizes the difference between capturing a moment and interpreting it. While he acknowledges the value of photography, he believes that the true essence of artistry lies in the artist's ability to infuse their creations with personal meaning, emotion, and interpretation, going beyond mere replication.

This perspective is a rallying cry for artists to prioritize originality and depth in their work. In an age where digital reproduction is ubiquitous, Whistler's words remind artists of the irreplaceable value of personal touch, interpretation, and emotion in their creations. He encourages artists to see beyond the surface, to delve deeper into their subjects, and to present their own unique visions rather than just reproducing just what is visible to the naked eye.

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