8x8 Vincent Pro Mono Lake Canvas 7/8 Inch Deep #VML-0808

True 1:1 Square Proportion - 8x8 Size

8x8 is one of our most desirable square sizes.

The square is perhaps the most intriguing proportion, as it is root of all of the other proportions. It is commonly used in both photography and art. Squares are typically used as the center canvas of a triptych or as a single canvas hung at a 45° angle. The square proportion is long used with medium format professional cameras, and most photographs we see on websites and social media are based on square images. Since all sides of the canvas are the same length, your eye is drawn evenly across the surface of the painting creating a sense of harmony, balance, and a generally a pleasing visual experience. The square format is also a good choice for artists who focus on geometric shapes or patterns in their work, as the regularity of the square shape can help reinforce these elements. Some artists enjoy the challenge of working within the confines of a square format, as it forces them to think creatively resulting in intriguing compositions.

Explore other sizes in this same 1:1 aspect ratio:

4x4 • 5x5 • 6x6 • 7x7 • 9x9 • 10x10 • 12x12 • 14x14 • 16x16 • 18x18 • 20x20 • 24x24 • 30x30 • 32x32 • 36x36 • 40x40 • 22x22 • 34x34

Explore Related Products to this 8x8 Size:

• Raw Unprimed Linen: Torrey Pines™ • Mandalay™
• Raw Unprimed Cotton: Raw No 12
• Acrylic / Oil Primed Linen: Muir™ • Vintage L22U™ • Santa Cruz™ • Saint-Cloud™ • Pau™ • Malibu™ • Vintage L21C™ • Ventura™ • Versailles™
• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Carmel™ • Tahoe™ • Heavy Weight 14oz cotton • Sierra™
• Monet™ Pro 1.5

Raw Mono Lake™ Belgian Linen 6.9 oz Unprimed

Fine, supple, delightful linen will produce a more medium-smooth surface. Take control of your art by preparing your own ground on Belgian Linen canvas. Use bare expanses of canvas as part of the painting or simply create the ground exactly ask you like.

• 100% Belgian Linen 6.9 oz per square yard
• Medium Weight, Medium Weave, Medium Texture
• Raw fabric blocks 92% of the light, which indicates how tight is the weave
• Warp and Weft: 38x49 yarns per square inch
• Linen has natural oils that prevent disintegration over time

8x8 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 8x8 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

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

Finger Jointed Wood is not meant for Stretcher Bars

Solid wood makes the most dependable Stretcher Bar, because one homogeneous wood member is going to behave similarly across the entire length of the Bar. Whereas, with finger-jointed wood is made-up of multiple pieces of wood, sometimes on the actual joint itself, presenting multiple points of failure which no one can control.

We only use Solid Wood to build our Stretcher Bars because a solid piece of wood will last indefinitely. When we speak of archival value, it's not just the paint you use and the quality of your canvas and ground, even the wood choices manufacturers add or reduce value to your final painting. The fact is, you don't want problems, and finger joints only increase that risk of the wood falling apart in the future.

The glue used to bind finger joints is a water based adhesive and when that wood is exposed to high humidity environments, particularly with exterior walls, the glue joints can give-up. 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.

Biodiversity in our Forests is the Key to Life as we know it

By using lumber from sustainably managed forests in our products, we can ensure that the forests will continue to thrive and provide valuable resources for years to come. Sustainable forestry practices help to maintain the health and biodiversity of the forest, which benefits not only the environment, but also the local communities and businesses that rely on the forest for their livelihoods.

MuseumWrap™ Stretching Technique

With more than a half a century 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

Our quest at Masterpiece® is clear: deliver unmatched excellence. This dedication has positioned us as the nation's beacon of quality in the world of professional fine-art canvases. Delve into our curated selection of surfaces and roll sizes, each promising perfection for your artistic endeavors.

To the complaints of many of my colleagues, I am a student who is unafraid of using numerous colors. ♦ Francisco de Goya

One of the most significant Spanish painters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Francisco de Goya often found himself at the crossroads of tradition and revolution. Living through times of turbulent change, both in society and in the arts, Goya's works span the Rococo and Romantic periods. His artistic evolution was characterized by boldness, experimentation, and an often daring divergence from the normative aesthetics of his time.

The audacity to embrace a rich palette wasn't merely about aesthetic preferences; it was a testament to Goya's individualistic spirit. While many artists of his era adhered to a restricted and conventional use of color, he saw in the spectrum of shades a mirror to the complexities of human experience. For artists, colors are tools, mediums of expression, each hue holding a myriad of emotions and stories. When we liberally dance across the spectrum, we're not just painting; we're speaking, we're feeling, and most importantly, we're living.

Francisco de Goya's unapologetic approach to his art reminds us of the importance of authenticity. In our path, when faced with critics or traditionalist perspectives, it is imperative to remember that the true essence of art lies in the freedom of expression. His courage in the face of criticism serves as a beacon, urging us to find our unique voice, embrace our individualism, and never shy away from the colors that define our essence.

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Creativity is a dance between inspiration and innovation. Our own self portrait creation of Francisco de Goya twirls alongside these profound words, hoping to set the stage for your next artistic performance. Now go do your dance on the canvas!