8x13 3D Pro Monterey Canvas 3-1/2" #TM-0813

True Fibonacci Proportion - 8x13 Size

This special 8x13 size is part of the Fibonacci Series of intriguing sizes that are closely related to the Golden Mean. It's exact aspect ratio is 13:8 and is a truly unique and inspiring canvas size.

Explore other sizes in this same 13:8 aspect ratio:

13x21 • 21x34

Explore Related Products to this 8x13 Size:

• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Carmel™ • Tahoe™ • Sausalito™ • Sierra™
• Acrylic Primed Linen: Muir™ • Vintage L22U™
• Alkyd / Oil Primed Linen: Malibu™ • Vintage L21C™
• Hardcore Canvas Panel: Monterey™
• Vincent™ Pro 7/8 • Monet™ Pro 1.5 • 3D™ Pro 2.5

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

3D™ Pro 3.5 Stretcher Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance

1/2" Canvas Clearance is the space between the Bar and the canvas. Generally speaking, more clearance reduces the risk of the canvas touching the wood and creating unsightly lines during painting. Our design provides the optimal clearance so as not to impact your painting, but still leaving enough wood to the maximize strength of the Stretcher Bar.

• Produces a 3.5" deep stretched canvas (Actual depth is slightly thinner)
• 1.25" wide Stretcher Bar
• All Bars have an exclusive groove on the inside perimeter of the frame to which cross braces and Diamond Corner Braces attach
• Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest

No Finger Joints!

Solid Wood is far superior to finger jointed wood, which is many small pieces glued together, each with varying grain densities that absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, expanding and contracting non-uniformly as environmental conditions change, and causing the wood to bow and the finger joints to eventually fail.

A single homogeneous kiln-dried solid wood Stretcher Bar outperforms and outlasts a finger jointed Bar whose sole purpose is to save the manufacturer cost, not contribute to the archival value of artwork intended to last a millennium. As a manufacturer, Masterpiece® does its part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

8x13 3.5" Deep Edge Heavy Frame Offers Maximum Support!

• Drawing depicts the exact frame construction, not the proportion
• Strainer Bars are 3.5" deep x 1-1/4" wide
• Fixed Corner Frame - Not keyable or expandable
• No Brace Required for this size

Sustainability Promotes Social Well-Being

The forests of the world are a precious resource that must be protected for future generations. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can help to ensure that these valuable resources are preserved and protected. This is not only important for the environment, but also for the social and economic well-being of the communities that rely on these forests for their livelihoods.

MuseumWrap™ Stretching Technique

With more than 60 years of American engineering, Masterpiece® designs and builds its own proprietary stretching equipment that enables us to produce the finest and most tightly-stretched canvas on the market.

• Drum-tight stretch!
• Up to 50% tighter than other methods
• Balanced tension across the surface
• Uncut folded corners make it possible to remove and re-stretch canvas on the same size frame
• Usually the corner folds are on the long sides

When you hold a Masterpiece® 3D™ Pro 3.5 canvas in your hand, you can immediately sense the quality materials, workmanship and design of this very fine canvas, as will those who will ultimately acquire your art. The colors and canvas you select becomes the foundation of your painting. Your reputation depends upon the quality of your artwork and the integrity of your material choices. Savvy art buyers and art enthusiasts place a higher value on artwork made with quality materials because they expect their investment in your art will last hundreds, if not a thousand years. Using the best materials is a great investment in your own legacy and your brand.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. ♦ Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov, renowned for his mastery of the short story and playwriting, understood the power of vivid imagery and the art of storytelling. Born in Russia in 1860, he was not only a prolific writer but also a physician, which provided him with a unique perspective on the human condition. Chekhov's quote encourages us, as artists, to go beyond the surface and delve into the essence of our subjects. It is a call to action for us to transcend mere descriptions and instead immerse our audience in the sensory experience of our art. Through his writing, Chekhov transported readers to the heart of his narratives, inviting them to see, feel, and touch the world he created.

We can draw inspiration from Chekhov's commitment to detail and his dedication to his craft. His words remind us that storytelling is not merely about recounting events but about painting a vivid mental picture that resonates with our audience. In our pursuit of artistic excellence, we should strive to convey the essence of our subjects, whether through paint, words, or any other medium, so that those who experience our art can not only see but also feel the emotions and sensations it evokes. By following Chekhov's guidance, we can create art that transcends the ordinary and captures the essence of our subjects, making our work truly memorable and impactful.

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We are passionate about art, so we curated this enlightening quote and provide insight to it's meaning, plus to excite your senses, we included an inimitable portrait we made of Anton Chekhov. Now get busy on your own!