17x24 Vincent Pro Torrey Pines Canvas 7/8 Inch Deep #VTP-1724

True Dynamic Root-2 Proportion - 17x24 Size

This 17x24 is one of our Dynamic Root-2 Rectangle Root-2 Rectangle series.

The Dynamic Root-2 rectangle is an interesting proportion based on organizing your spatial composition with endless symmetrical divisions. The premise in Jay Hambridge's 1926 book is that the Dynamic Symmetry of individual elements are informed by their relationship to the entire composition. This very special proportion is guided by the square roots of integers and has a storied and historical basis in art.

It involves the use of geometric shapes and patterns in the proportion of the square root of 2 to 1 to create balance and harmony in a composition. This can be achieved by dividing a composition into a grid of squares or rectangles, and then placing elements within the grid in a way that follows the principles of dynamic symmetry. Dynamic symmetry is often used to create a sense of order and structure in a composition, and can be particularly useful for creating compositions that are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Explore other sizes in this same 24:17 aspect ratio:

7x10 • 12x17 • 19x27 • 22x31 • 24x34 • 29x41

Explore Related Products to this 17x24 Size:

• Raw Unprimed Linen: Mono Lake™
• Raw Unprimed Cotton: Raw No 12
• Acrylic / Oil Primed Linen: Muir™ • Vintage L22U™ • Saint-Cloud™ • Malibu™ • Vintage L21C™ • Versailles™
• Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Carmel™ • Tahoe™ • Sausalito™ • Sierra™
• Monet™ Pro 1.5 • 3D™ Pro 2.5

Raw Torrey Pines™ Belgian Linen 9.6 oz Unprimed

Heavy-weight dense-weave raw unprimed Belgian Linen. 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 9.6 oz. per square yard
• Heavy Weight, Very Tight Weave, Textured Surface
• Raw fabric blocks 89% of the light, which indicates how tight is the weave
• Warp and Weft: 40x36 yarns per square inch
• Linen has natural oils that prevent disintegration over 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 Stretched Canvas Frame.

• Stretcher Bar Profile produces a 7/8" deep stretched canvas
• 1.5" wide Stretcher Bar
• Frames with a dimension of 16" and up have a groove machined in the center inside perimeter to which cross 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.

17x24 Vincent Pro Keyable Cross Braced Frame

• Photo displays the exact frame construction, not the proportion
• Precision machined medium duty keyable tongue-and-groove Stretcher Bars
• Two 1/2" thick keyable cross braces (1.5" wide) provide excellent frame support for this 17x24 size - Cross braces may be removed and reinserted at any time
• An exclusive slot is milled on the inside perimeter of all of the Stretcher Bars to which the Braces and the expansion wedges attach
• Patented keyable cross braces allow the frame to be tensioned in the middle of the canvas, where the tension needed the most
• Cross braces firmly attached with hardware at the intersection point for maximum support and rigidity

What's so important about keyable canvas frames?

In dry and air conditioned environments, wood can shrink and canvas fibers elongate, thereby making the canvas looser to the point where you might see waves in the canvas. Keyability is an important feature that professionals cherish because it makes it possible to increase canvas tension without having to re-stretch it. There is a risk to re-stretching a canvas as it could apply undue stress on the paint across the surface which could accelerate cracking of the paint, particularly with oil paintings.

With Masterpiece's patented framing systems, you can tap the keys into the corners as well as the ends of the braces, which expands the canvas more equally across the entire surface. The difference between a loose or tight canvas is just 1/8", so even small adjustments with corner and brace keys can improve a stretched canvas.

To increase canvas tension:

1. Remove any staples in the corners above and below the canvas
2. Remove any staples that restrict the keys in the corners and braces
3. Tap all the expansion keys further into their respective slots until desired tension has been achieved
4. Using canvas pliers, tighten the canvas in the corners and staple
5. Canvas tension will be restored

Canvas Tension is in Your Control

In dry climates or air conditioned environments, the lack of moisture in the air causes wood frames to shrink and the canvas fibers to narrow and elongate making the canvas more slack and resulting in a loss of canvas tension. In some instances, the canvas could have waves on the surface resulting in an unsightly viewing experience.

Our Vincent™ Pro professional frames provide the functionality for you to slightly expand the size of the frame in the corners and the middle of the canvas, thereby increasing canvas tension all across the surface. The difference between a loose canvas and a tight canvas is just 1/8", so a small adjustment using our corner and brace keys makes an important difference in canvas tension.

• Helps to prevent waves that occur in a loose canvas
• Increase canvas tension by tapping-in the corner and brace keys
• True professional class canvases make it possible for you to adjust the canvas tension

Cross Braces Make it Tighter

A tightly stretched canvas on an un-braced frame overpowers the Stretcher Bars causing them to bow inward and thereby lose tension. Sometimes that bow can expose a space in picture frames.

When a canvas is stretched on a properly supported frame, the cross-braces prevent the Bars from bowing thereby achieving maximum canvas tension. To increase the canvas tension even more, simply tap the corner and brace keys further in their slots. Properly supported frames provide you with the control over the canvas tension of your canvas and painting.

Sustainably Managed Forests

We use lumber grown in the sustainable forests of the Oregon, Washington, and California, where there’s more standing timber today than last century! Our forests purify the air, provide oxygen, and reduce global warming. More trees are needed on this planet, not fewer. Therefore, we use lumber grown in responsibly managed forests, so future generations can benefit from our collective responsible actions today.

Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber

We source our wood from a select group of top-tier environmentally conscious lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. These mills specially dry and heat-treat the lumber to our specifications, resulting in about half the moisture content compared to wood from typical home improvement centers or lumber yards. This process makes the wood stronger, reducing the likelihood of cracking, splitting, or warping. While the wood we use comes at a higher cost, it ensures a more dimensionally stable end product. This stability is crucial for crafting fine professional canvases that support your invaluable art over time.

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

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.

My paintings are well painted, not nimbly but patiently. ♦ Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo, a symbol of resilience, strength, and groundbreaking artistry, was no stranger to life's intricate tapestry of pain and passion. Artists often grapple with the notion of speed versus deliberation. Kahlo's tumultuous life, marked by physical and emotional trauma, informed her methodical approach to her artwork. For her, each stroke wasn't about the dexterity or agility with which it was applied, but rather the emotion and depth behind it. Similarly, the true essence of art lies not in the haste with which we create but in the patience and heart we pour into every piece.

Frida's dedication to capturing raw emotion and personal experiences in her artwork set her apart in the art world. It serves as a reminder that every piece we create is a reflection of our own narrative. Just as she transformed her pain, struggles, and joys into vivid, emotive works of art, we too have the power to turn our stories into masterpieces, crafted not swiftly, but with intention and heart.

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