Unprimed Cotton Canvas Rolls

The usual alternative to linen, especially when cost is the primary deciding factor. The heavier cotton ducks are often used to make quality canvas and they do provide an Excellent support for painting. Most cotton canvases, however, expand and contract in response to moisture and are prone to sagging and other distortions in damp weather. Cotton canvases also possess a much more regular weave than linen, which can become obscured by layers of paint and leave painting surfaces looking flat. Our Unprimed Unstretched canvas is usually purchased in rolls or by the yard. While it must be cut, stretched, and mounted by the artist (which can be a difficult process for beginners), the stretching allows the artist to tailor the canvas to his or her individual needs. Our Unprimed Unstretched canvas can also be used as flexible support, without rigid backing of any kind.