Art Canvas Materials

Uncover our range of Canvas & Board products at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse.

We believe that quality art supplies should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Canvas & Board products from the biggest art brands around including Jasart, Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum, Artitude and many more. 

Our ranges of stretched canvases come in a variety of weights, depths and prices, including a great range of thin or thick edge canvases. We also have lots of wooden or canvas board options which are great for light paint studies. Browse our huge range which is suitable for most acrylic or oil paint applications online today, for fast delivery throughout Australia. 

 

National Art Materials Round Canvas Panels

Canvas & Boards

FROM $2.30

National Art Materials Round Canvas Panels are primed canvas die cut on a firm core base with backing paper. These canvas pannels are suitable for acrylic, oil and mixed media. Let your imagination run wide with these round canvas panels!

 

Bella Vivo Artists' Painting Boards

Canvas & Boards

FROM $31.25

Bella Vivo Artists' Painting Boards are primed with premium acrylic gesso on front and all sides. The smooth surface allows for subtle layering for thin glazes, detailed and precision artwork.

Suitable for Oils, Acrylics, Alkyds and Water Mixable Oil Colours.

 

Jasart Academy Round Canvas Boards

Canvas & Boards

FROM $2.60

Jasart Academy Canvas Boards are perfect for creating lightweight artworks or quick paint sketches, as well as for paint pouring applications. Triple primed with acrylic Gesso, these boards are ideal for beginners and professionals using Acrylic, Oil & Alkyds. Each canvas is die cut and glued onto a solid base, ready for you to use.


• Pre-gessoed with no additional priming required
• 100% Cotton canvas
• 280gsm Fine Grain – perfect for detailed work
• Acid Free with a solid MDF core

 

Studio Thin (3/4") Edge Canvases

Canvas & Boards

FROM $6.60

Studio canvas is 380gsm (7oz) in weight and primed with quality acrylic gesso, making it suitable for acrylics, oils and alkyds. The staple-free edge (back-stapled) allows for painting on the sides and re-stretching. Suitable for hanging with or without a frame. Acid-Free. The Thin edge profile is 3/4” or 19mm deep. Ideal for professional artists, hobbyists, students and more!

 

Studio Thick (1.5") Edge Canvases

Canvas & Boards

FROM $9.80

Studio canvas is 380gsm (7oz) in weight and primed with quality acrylic gesso, making it suitable for acrylics, oils and alkyds. The staple free edge (back-stapled) allows for painting on the sides and re-stretching. Suitable for hanging with or without a frame. Acid free. The Thick edge profile is 1.5” or 38mm deep. Ideal for professional artists, hobbyists, students and more!

 

Ampersand Museum Series Scratchbord Wire Brush

Canvas & Boards

NOW $20.25

Ampersand Scratchbord Wire Brush is perfect for creating a variety of textures on your Ampersand Stratchbord. It’s also suitable for use on claybords and other art surfaces.

Ampersand Scratchbord Wire Brush is especially useful in creating hair, fur, and grass textures in your work.

 

Ampersand Museum Series Claybord

Canvas & Boards

FROM $8.30

Ultra-smooth surface with a harboard support, the Ampersand Museum Series Claybord allows paint colours to remain true and brilliant. 

Ampersand Museum Series Claybord uses Kaolin clay ground formula perfect for using alcohol and india inks, gouache, watercolour, pens, pencils, egg tempera, airbrush, mixed media, and photo transfers. Scratch through paint and ink to create unique texture and details and can be used for mounting photos, fabrics and prints. 

Ampersand Museum Series Claybord is archival and acid-free. 

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Unprimed

Canvas & Boards

FROM $24.25

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Unprimed are canvases that allow artists to create their own custom sized stretched canvases.

The 8oz canvas roll is available for purchase in increments of 23 meteres while the 10oz canvas roll is available for purchase in 10 meteres.

Both sizes of the Art Spectrum Canvas Roll Unprimed are priced by the metre.

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed

Canvas & Boards

FROM $45.65

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed are canvases that allow artists to create their own custom sized stretched canvases.

The 8oz canvas roll is available for purchase in increments of 5 meteres while the 10oz canvas roll is available for purchase in 11 meteres.

Both sizes of the Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed are priced by the metre.

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Double Primed

Canvas & Boards

FROM $56.00

Made with premium quality cotton, Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Double Primed features two coatings of gesso suitable for both oil and acrylic paints.

Artists can create custom sized stretched canvases using these rolls. These are easy to stretch and can be cut to size. Each roll comes individually packed in a cardboard tube and is available in 5 meter lengths in a variety of sizes.

 

Jasart Studio Thick Edge Wooden Boards

Canvas & Boards

FROM $22.65

Made from premium FSC Beechwood, Jasart Studio Thick Edge Wooden Boards are 1.5" thick and are suitable to be used on their owned or primed. 

Jasart Studio Thick Edge Wooden Boards are unprimed with a sanded smooth solid painting surface, Apply gesso to prime the surface before paining, but can also be used without priming. 

Use Jasart Studio Thick Edge wooden Boards for mounting prints, photographs and other mixed media applications. 

 

Jasart Floater Frames Thick Edge

Canvas & Boards

FROM $50.85

A stylish way to finish your artwork, Jasart Floater Frames create the effect of the artwork floating within the frame. Most suitable for use with stretched canvas, the frames can also be used with wooden boards.

Made from solid pine wood, the Thick Edge frames are 38mm thick. Available in a variety of colours to give the best effect. The frames can even be painted or varnished to create another effect. Assembly intructions included.

FAQs about Art Canvas Materials

The simplest approach to cleaning an oil or acrylic painting on a canvas is to use a white cotton cloth dampened in mild soapy water; olive oil–based soap clean effectively. You'll be shocked at how much dirt comes off. Paintings with thick impasto should be handled carefully, because you don't want to break hardened paint.

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What is a canvas?

A canvas is a type of fabric that is commonly used as a surface for painting or other forms of art and craft. It is typically made from cotton or linen, although there are also synthetic options available.

Canvases are often stretched over a frame made of wood or metal, in order to keep them taut. This is especially important if the canvas will be used for oil painting, as the paint needs a smooth surface to adhere to. Canvases can also be bought pre-stretched, which makes them ready to use straight away.

Painters will often prime their canvases before painting on them. This helps to create an even surface and ensure that the paint will adhere properly. There are a variety of different types of primer available, depending on the type of paint that will be used.

When it comes to choosing a canvas for art or craft, there is a wide range of different sizes and styles available. It is important to select one that is suitable for the project you have in mind. Smaller canvases are perfect for sketching or painting smaller items, while larger ones are better suited to more detailed work. There is also a wide range of different textures and weights of canvas available, so you can choose one that suits your needs.

What are different type of canvases?

Different types of canvas include:

- Cotton canvas: This is the most popular type of canvas, as it is affordable and versatile. It is also suitable for a range of different painting techniques.

- Linen canvas: This type of canvas is more expensive than cotton, but it is also stronger and more durable. It is often used for oil painting, as it can withstand the high temperatures required for this type of paint.

What is a frame in art & craft?

A frame is an optional addition to a canvas that can provide stability and support. It is usually made from wood or metal, and it helps to keep the canvas taut so that it does not sag or wrinkle. Frames also make it easier to hang canvases on walls or display them in a stand.

When choosing a frame for a canvas, it is important to consider the size, style and material. The frame should be proportionate to the canvas, and it should complement the artwork. For example, a simple wooden frame would be suitable for a traditional painting, while a more ornate frame would be better suited to a modern piece of art.

What is a stretcher in art & craft?

A stretcher is a type of frame that is used to support a canvas. It is usually made from wood or metal, and it helps to keep the canvas taut so that it does not sag or wrinkle. Stretchers also make it easier to hang canvases on walls or display them in a stand.

When choosing a stretcher for a canvas, it is important to consider the size, style and material. The stretcher should be proportionate to the canvas, and it should complement the artwork. For example, a simple wooden stretcher would be suitable for a traditional painting, while a more ornate stretcher would be better suited to a modern piece of art.

We also carry all the best makers including Lefranc & Bourgeois, Jasart, Canson and Fredrix, and because we believe art should be accessible to everyone, our canvas is among the most reasonably priced online.

Discount Art n Craft Warehouse is an Australian owned online company and our goal has always been to supply art n craft enthusiasts with the most extensive range of supplies at the most affordable prices we can.

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