Introducing: Belle Arti Fabriano Cotton Canvas
Exclusive to Chapman & Bailey
We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a remarkable new surface for artists - the Belle Arti Fabriano Cotton Canvas, available exclusively at Chapman & Bailey.
This innovative material combines the elegance of Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton, acid-free paper with the strength of Belle Arti’s extra-fine grain poly/cotton canvas, laminated together to create a surface unlike any other. Designed to enhance performance and open up new creative possibilities, this product has been rigorously tested and praised by artists, educators, and professionals across the sector.
To showcase its performance, we’ve tested the Belle Arti Fabriano Cotton Canvas with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell and Horadam Gouache, renowned for their intensity, lightfastness, and buttery application. The results speak for themselves: vibrant colour payoff, exceptional control, and a surface that responds beautifully to every brushstroke.
Keep an eye on the images throughout this post for a closer look at how the canvas performs in real time with these paints.
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Why it’s special:
- Available in 10m rolls (158cm wide) or pre-stretched
- A true hybrid surface: perfect for artists who love the feel of paper but want the structure of canvas
- Designed for large-scale watercolours - stretch your work onto bars for effortless display
- Excellent absorption and a tight, flat surface after drying
- Highly resistant to wrinkling or buckling, even when fully saturated
- Compatible with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, as well as mixed media: tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, oil, and drawing
A New Era for Paper-Based Art
With this canvas-paper hybrid, artists can now stretch watercolour and paper-based works for framing and exhibition, without sacrificing the look, feel, or integrity of traditional paper surfaces. Whether you're working with fluid watercolours, layered inks, or a mix of mediums, this surface offers a stable, high-performing base that holds up beautifully under pressure.
Ready to try it?
Explore the Belle Arti Fabriano Cotton Canvas pre-stretched & by the meter in-store or online. Whether you’re working on your next large-scale piece or experimenting with mixed techniques, this surface is built to elevate your practice.
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