Stretched Canvas

Find the perfect foundation for your artwork. Whatever your medium of choice, Blick has the stretched canvas you need, including cotton and linen, whether you’re conducting studies, sketching, or creating your next masterpiece.

Blank stretched canvas is super convenient — it's pre-stretched, and it's often primed and ready to paint, saving you time. Unstretched canvas often comes in rolls and needs to be stretched over canvas stretcher bars or panels. Pre-stretched canvas can also be easier to frame because most come in standard sizes perfectly suited for frames. When framing canvas, look for an open-backed frame with grooves and clips to hold the canvas in place. There’s a wide variety of details to consider when choosing the ideal canvas. Choose from cotton or linen canvas. Cotton canvas tends to be less expensive than linen, but linen canvas has a tighter weave for a stronger surface.

Stretched canvas can be pre-primed with acrylic gesso or oil-based primer, making the surface ready to accept paint. Use acrylic gesso with acrylic paint and oil-based primer with oil paint. Without a primer, paint would soak into the weave of the canvas.

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