The Artist's cotton canvas is stretched over a wooden frame with a 3/4" depth, and is securely stapled at the back, not the sides like most conventional canvas. The 7oz canvas is pre-primed with an acrylic gesso and is stretched over 2" wide stretcher frames. Larger dimensions are reinforced with one or more wooden cross bars for additional stability.

The Gallery Artist's stretched canvas has a greater depth than regular canvas. The canvas stretched over a Gallery frame is securely stapeled at the back (not the sides like most conventional stretched canvas) and gives a cleaner crisp edge that does not require framing. The 7oz cotton canvas is pre-primed with an acrylic gesso and is stretched over 1 3/4" wooden stretcher frames. Larger dimensions are reinforced with one or more wooden cross bars for additional stability.

Panels are constructed of a smooth solid wood cradled for strength and rigidity and a top quality birch face. Manufactured in Montreal from Russian Birch. Panels are perfect for the artist seeking the natural grain of real wood and a firm painting surface. The smoothly sanded edges allow painting to flow beyond the edges to a 7/8" profile. The cradled back ensures no warping and makes for easy hanging with or without framing.

Hobby and school use. Still staples on the back but with a lighter canvas.

Here's a time saving solution for artists and teachers. Deco stretched canvas are primed and ready to paint, and comes with its own neutral black wooden frame ready to hang as soon as you are done painting. The affordable price means it is great for teachers and students. Imagine teaching an art class where the participants can frame their work right away and take it home. Artists can now afford to have framed work for their work for Art Walk and other summer festivals. Volume purchases qualify for bigger discounts.