72'' x 6y Monterey Roll Canvas #RM-72x6

Monterey™ 7oz Acrylic Primed Cotton

An all-around great canvas, extraordinary value, and our top selling canvas surface across all our products. It is our premium quality all-purpose canvas suitable for most all techniques.

• 100% Cotton 7 oz.; Primed Weight 10.5 oz. per square yard
• Medium Weight, Medium Weave, Medium 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

Vegan Ground:

There are no animal products that make-up the sizing and the primer for this fine canvas. Historically, traditional canvas grounds have included egg tempura, pigments with cow urine, and of course, rabbit skin glue. In today's rapidly advancing world, there are many more choices available for artists who prefer non-animal based products that perform far better than their animal-based predecessors.

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Primer Pigment

This primer contains premium-grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) white pigment, renowned for its exceptional performance in acrylic priming. Its standout feature is its enduring whiteness, coupled with remarkable flexibility that persists over time. In contrast to other pigments such as zinc dioxide, Titanium Dioxide maintains its resilience, preventing brittleness as it ages. This quality ensures that artworks retain their integrity and will stand the test of time.

Handy Reference Guide for this 72" Wide Roll

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.

A picture, before being a battle horse, a nude woman, or some anecdote, is essentially a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order. ♦ Nicolas de Staël

Nicolas de Staël's perspective on art echoes the raw essence of what painting is at its foundational level. By stripping away the narrative and the representational aspects, he brings attention to the bare bones of a canvas: color and arrangement. It's a refreshing reminder, especially in a world that often prioritizes the stories and subjects over the medium itself. De Staël challenges us to see beyond the immediacy of subject matter and delve deeper into the nuances of the art form.

Understanding this concept can be transformative. We often pour our energy into perfecting the representation, while the essence—the heart and soul of the art—lies in the orchestration of color, texture, and space. By honing in on these basic elements, we can uncover fresh dimensions and explore novel avenues in our work. Nicolas de Staël's words serve as a beacon, inviting us to reevaluate our approach and to cherish the raw, tactile, and intrinsic qualities of our craft.

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Creativity is the heart of what we both do. So we've curated this empowering quote and some background. And, in our own act of creation, we provide this unique portrayal we made of Nicolas de Staël.