5x5 Pro Round Tahoe Canvas 3/4" Deep #VOT-0505

Tahoe™ 10oz Acrylic Primed Cotton

Strikes the perfect balance between medium & heavy weight cottons; substantially heavier than most widely available canvas, but it is supple and forgiving to the brush.

• 100% Cotton 10 oz.; Primed Weight 14.6 oz. per square yard
• Heavy Weight, Medium Weave, Medium Texture
• Sized and Triple 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.

Professionally Stretched Shaped Canvas Drum Tight

Masterpiece® Monet Pro shaped canvases are stretched drum-tight and stapled on the back, making it possible for you to remove the canvas from the frame, should you ever need to do that. Our product is unique in the marketplace and offers a superior method of stretching that allows you to remove and restretch the canvas onto this or another similarly shaped frame without losing part of your painting. We provide enough canvas selvage to make it possible to restretch, should it ever be necessary.

1/8" Canvas Clearance

The canvas is 3/4" deep and has a minimum of 1/8" clearance between the canvas and the frame to help prevent the ghosting that occurs when applying pressure to the canvas and it touches the frame. Adequate clearance between the canvas and the frame is essential to prevent the tracing of the inside perimeter of the frame on your painting. This is a unique Masterpiece® feature for a shaped canvas.

One of the most celebrated features of this fine shaped canvas is how tightly stretched it is. Masterpiece® believes that even shaped canvas can and should be professional quality, which is why we produce the best quality shaped canvas on the market.

Art must be the cultivation of beauty for beauty's own sake. ♦ Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt, a luminary in the realm of Impressionism, was not just a painter but a thinker, continuously exploring the essence and purpose of art. Her proclamation about art's true purpose serves as a reminder of the intrinsic value of beauty. In an era dominated by social conventions and standards, Cassatt's dedication to portraying genuine moments of life made her stand out. She captured the candid beauty of everyday scenes, often emphasizing the intimate bonds between mothers and children.

Today, artists find themselves amidst a whirlwind of trends, technological advancements, and the ever-present allure of commercial success. Yet, Cassatt's words beckon us to remember the heart of our passion. As artists, we must never lose sight of the pure joy of creation and the transformative power of beauty. Art isn't always about the message, the audience, or even the artist; sometimes, it's simply about celebrating beauty in its rawest form. By heeding Cassatt's wisdom, we can ensure that our creative endeavors remain true to the very essence of artistry, enriching not just our careers but our souls as well.

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Creativity is the heart of what we both do. So we've curated this empowering quote and some background. And, in our own act of creation, we provide this unique portrayal we made of Mary Cassatt.