8x14 Vincent Pro Carmel Canvas 7/8 Inch Deep #VC-0814

True Dynamic Root-3 Proportion - 8x14 Size

This 8x14 is one of our Dynamic Root-3 Rectangle Root-3 Rectangle series.

Explore other sizes in this same 7:4 aspect ratio:

4x7 • 7x12 • 11x19 • 15x26 • 19x33 • 22x38 • 26x45 • 30x52

Explore Related Products to this 8x14 Size:

• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Tahoe™ • Sausalito™ • Sierra™
• Acrylic Primed Linen: Muir™ • Vintage L22U™ • Santa Cruz™ • Saint-Cloud™ • Pau™
• Alkyd Oil Primed Linen: Malibu™ • Ventura™
• Oil Primed Linen: Vintage L21C™ • Versailles™ • Poitiers™
• Hardcore Canvas Panel: Carmel™
• Monet™ Pro 1.5 • 3D™ Pro 2.5

Carmel™ 7oz Portrait Smooth Cotton

Very smooth surface texture for fine detailed type work, but still has enough texture to grip the paint.

• 100% Cotton 7 oz.; Primed Weight 10.3 oz. per square yard
• Medium Weight, Medium Weave, Portrait Smooth 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.

Vincent™ Pro 7/8" Deep Bar • 5/16" Canvas Clearance

5/16" 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 7/8" deep stretched canvas
• 1.5" wide Stretcher Bar
• 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.

8x14 Vincent Pro Keyable Fame

• Drawing depicts the exact frame construction, not the proportion
• Precision machined medium duty keyable tongue-and-groove Stretcher Bars
• No cross braces required when the frame length is under 16"
• Frame is very sturdy and provides a solid support for this 8x14 size frame
• To increase canvas tension, remove any staples in the corners, then tap-in the included corner keys further into their slots, then re-staple the canvas

Sustainability in our Forests and our Communities

At Masterpiece®, we believe in responsible and sustainable business practices. That's why we only use lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products. By doing so, we can help to protect our planet's forests, reduce our environmental impact, and support the communities that depend on these valuable resources.

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® Vincent™ Pro 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.

I don't believe in art schools. I believe in individual artistic education, without professors. ♦ Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin, with his characteristic audacity, boldly proclaims a sentiment that might be considered radical, especially in the academic circles of his time. Driven by an untamed spirit and a profound belief in the intrinsic value of self-discovery, Gauguin's life was defined by his unwavering pursuit of authenticity in art.

While institutional education has its merits, offering structured guidance and a communal environment, Gauguin's assertion highlights the undeniable power of self-directed exploration. For many artists, the path to mastery is a deeply personal one, often characterized by moments of introspection and individual experimentation. After all, art is an extension of the self, a manifestation of our unique perspectives and emotions. By bypassing traditional education, we have the liberty to chase our own curiosities, to make mistakes and learn from them, and ultimately, to find our voice in an unfiltered manner.

In an age where information is abundantly available, the idea of self-education isn't as far-fetched as it once might have been. Artists today can access a wealth of knowledge, drawing inspiration from global sources and various epochs. But Gauguin's words remind us of the importance of cultivating our intuition and trusting our instincts. The crux of his message is not to shun all formal learning but to recognize and champion the unparalleled growth that arises when we, as artists, take the reins of our own artistic education.

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Every artist thrives on inspiration. So we've offer this insightful quote with a uniquely crafted portrait of Paul Gauguin. May this story invigorate your creativity! Start painting!