Description
Create on a substantial, professionally prepared surface with LUCA Premium Artist Stretched Canvas, exclusive to Art Supplies Australia.
Made with heavy 12 oz unbleached cotton canvas and strong 38 mm solid pine stretchers, this canvas is designed for artists who want a firm painting surface, reliable tension and a substantial gallery profile.
Key Features
- Premium 12 oz unbleached cotton canvas
- 480 gsm total weight including priming
- Medium texture with a tight, even weave
- Triple primed with acid free acrylic gesso over a foundation sealer
- Hand stretched for firm and even tension
- Strong 38 mm deep solid pine stretcher frame
- Kiln dried stretchers and braces
- Tailored and neatly folded corners
- Additional bracing used to support larger sizes
- Suitable for acrylic, oil and mixed media painting
- Available in multiple sizes
Premium 12 oz Cotton Canvas
The heavier 12 oz cotton provides a stronger and more substantial painting surface than lightweight student canvas. Its medium texture and even weave offer enough tooth for paint adhesion while supporting controlled brushwork, layering and expressive applications.
The listed 480 gsm weight includes the prepared canvas and priming.
Triple Primed Painting Surface
The canvas is coated with three layers of acid free acrylic gesso over a foundation sealer. This creates a prepared surface suitable for acrylic and oil painting.
Artists may apply additional gesso or a compatible ground if they want to adjust the colour, texture or absorbency of the surface.
Strong 38 mm Stretcher Frame
The canvas is hand stretched over a 38 mm deep solid pine frame. Kiln dried stretcher bars and additional bracing on larger sizes help maintain structural support and consistent canvas tension.
The deep profile allows the finished artwork to be displayed without an external frame or paired with a compatible floater frame.
Freight Information
For freight safety, two or more canvases of the same or a similar size must be purchased together for delivery.
Warehouse collection is also available from Art Supplies Australia in Hornsby, NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions About LUCA Premium Canvas
Is this canvas already primed?
Yes. It is triple primed with acid free acrylic gesso over a foundation sealer.
Can I use acrylic paint?
Yes. The prepared medium texture surface is suitable for acrylic painting.
Can I use oil paint?
Yes. The acrylic gesso surface is suitable for oil painting. Artists may apply an additional compatible ground if they prefer a different texture or level of absorbency.
What does 12 oz canvas mean?
The 12 oz measurement refers to the weight of the unprimed cotton fabric. A heavier canvas generally provides a more substantial and durable painting surface.
What does 480 gsm mean?
The 480 gsm figure refers to the total weight of the canvas after the sealer and gesso have been applied.
How deep is the canvas?
The solid pine stretcher frame has a 38 mm deep profile.
Does the canvas include support braces?
Larger sizes use additional braces to strengthen the stretcher frame. The bracing arrangement can vary according to the canvas dimensions.
Can this canvas be displayed without a frame?
Yes. The 38 mm profile provides a substantial edge that can be painted and displayed without an external frame. It can also be used with a correctly sized floater frame.
What is the difference between this and a lightweight student canvas?
This premium canvas uses heavier 12 oz cotton, triple priming, full size 38 mm stretchers and additional structural support. Lightweight student canvases generally use lighter fabric and simpler stretcher construction.
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