Hi Gayle,
I did not realize Signature Canvas was going out of business. I use both, my own hand stretched and ready mades. I really like Blick Premier Gallery wraps, they are hand splined, instead of stapled, which is such a nice clean look and are very tight. The prices are very good. the larger sizes are available in packs of 3.
I have also used the Artist's Loft Professional grade gallery wrap canvas from Michaels. I needed some canvases quickly, and did not want to wait for shipping, and I was pleasantly surprised, especially when I happened to hit the BOGO free.Those prices worked out very well.
I can also say the stretcher strips that Dick Blick sells are great quality. I stretch my own canvas giclee prints, which I ultra enhance with acrylic handpainting. I had purchased some strips from Jerry's and several are warped, one didn't have a notch cut. Quite frustrating when I was trying to complete client orders.So stay away from them.
Hope that helps.
Marishka (Marie)
Painting New Mexico & Beyond
Artists, Which Ready-Made Canvas Do You Use?
My favorite canvas company, Signature Canvas, is going out of business. I've used their canvases for a couple of years and really like them. They are a bit expensive, but so well made and I really loved painting on them.
I've stretched my own canvases in the past, but I'm no longer interested in doing that - mainly because of lack of time and space. So, I would love some feedback from other painters as to what brand of canvas you all use.
I'm interested in gallery-wrapped canvas because I like to paint the edges. I do happen to like Artisan's Professional Stretched Canvas, which I can buy right here in Albuquerque. However, I would still like to know about other brands and what your opinions are of them.
Thanks for the feedback!
