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ArtFix
Karen,
ArtFix is a top of the line canvas manufacturer. Their canvases are fabulous. They are not sold in too many places, I get mine from New York Central Art Supply in NY.
"For over 30 yrs. the Narzoni family of Provence, France have been crafting ArtFix Primed Canvas. These fine art canvases combine the best of the classical methods with today's technolocical advances and are a result of consultation with world renowned museums, conservators and restorers. Without a doubt these are some of the finest primed surfaces available to artists today.
Two coats of a specially formulated acrylic sizing are applied to every canvas to isolate the fabric from the primer along with the acids that the primer and oil paints contain. Then, up to 4 layers of oil based or acrylic base universal primer are applied by hand to create a flawless surface unparalleled for glazing techniques and detailed work. These archival primers are extremely stable and will not crack or peel.The secretly formulated oil based primer has the feel strength and absorbsion of a traditional white lead primer wthout the toxicity. The acrylic universal primer is very absorbant and has good bite for oil painting."
I have used their canvasses, they are beautiful and they are very expensive.
Karen, the P72U has 2 coats of universal primer.
As to the surfaces you have to look at it. It looks fine to me, but each person has their own preferences. Get a small one to check it out.
If he does not have the surface you want, ship him out your canvas to mount. He is just starting up so his canvas inventory is small at the moment.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
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