8'' x 3y Sausalito Roll Canvas #RS-8x3

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.

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.

Nothing in art should seem accidental, not even movement. ♦ Edgar Degas

The renowned French Impressionist painter and sculptor, imparted this bit of wisdom with the precision and keen observation that characterized his career. Born in 1834, Edgar Degas is celebrated for his remarkable ability to capture the essence of movement and everyday life in his artwork. His quote conveys the importance of intention and careful consideration in our very creative process.

Degas was a master of depicting human figures in motion, particularly ballet dancers and horse races. He tirelessly studied and sketched his subjects, often attending ballet rehearsals and racecourses to capture the subtleties of movement. His intense understanding allowed him to portray the mechanics of motion in art; it was unparalleled at the time. Degas believed that every brushstroke should serve a purpose, just as every gesture in a dance or stride in a race conveys meaning. For him, nothing in a painting, from the placement of a figure to the choice of color, was left to chance.

We can draw inspiration from Degas's meticulous approach. His emphasis on purposeful intention challenges us to delve deeper into our craft, to consider the narrative behind every stroke of our brushes or chisel of our sculpting tools. Like Degas, we can strive for a level of artistry where even movement appears deliberate and thoughtfully composed. In this pursuit of intention, we discover the true power of our art, where every element contributes to a compelling and meaningful whole.

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We love fanning the flames of your artistic passion. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of this intriguing quote and context, and enjoy our own unique creation of this portrait of Edgar Degas. Paint your heart out!

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.