12'' x 6y Sausalito Roll Canvas #RS-12x6

Sausalito™ 11.5oz Acrylic Primed Cotton

Our second best selling surface; heavy weight and body with a rugged and paint-gripping surface texture; great for heavy paint applications and impasto.

• 100% Cotton 11.5 oz.; Primed Weight 14 oz. per square yard
• Heavy Weight, Medium Weave, Robust 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

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 12" 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.

If the weather is good I go into the nearby wood - there I am painting a small beech forest (in the sun) with a few conifers mixed in. This takes until 8 'o clock. ♦ Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, the celebrated Austrian symbolist painter, was renowned for his masterful depictions of the human form and intricate, ornamental style. His words provide a better understanding into the more personal and contemplative side of Klimt's artistic process. While his oeuvre is often associated with gilded portraits and allegorical compositions, this statement reveals his appreciation for the simple beauty of nature. Klimt's decision to spend time in a beech forest, capturing its essence on canvas, underscores the idea that an artist's inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places.

We can relate to Klimt's need to connect with nature and immerse ourselves in its beauty. Despite the complexities, sometimes the most profound artistic expression come from the tranquility of the natural world, like the serenity of a sun-dappled forest that encourages us to embrace the diverse sources of inspiration that surround us. Whether we find ourselves in bustling urban landscapes or secluded woodlands, we share in the universal pursuit of capturing the world's beauty on the canvas, one brushstroke at a time.

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With an artist's spirit and a modern touch, we bring you this hand-selected quote and provide context to its meaning. To tie it all together, we include our own one-of-a-kind portrayal of Gustav Klimt. Now let your colors flow!

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.