The present disclosure is directed to a marker pixel wicking apparatus that allows a user to create dimensional pixelated art using a method of applying a colored ink marker directly onto the top white surface of a specifically designed substrate. The substrate has been molded specifically with an array of small vertical flat-topped cylinders covering nearly the entire surface.

The present invention relates to means and methods for tensioning duck or canvas. In particular, the present invention provides a tensioning system wherein a canvas can be tensioned dynamically along one or two sides of a frame. The present invention also further provides a method for dynamic tensioning of a canvas on one or two sides of a frame.

A device for stretching a canvas mounted to at least a pair of side members includes a spacer having a central aperture therethrough and two opposing sides at an upper end that each terminate in a downwardly extending leg that is movable outwardly to engage an angled end surface of one of the side members. A screw engages the central aperture and has a threaded shaft that terminates at a screw head. At least one side wall is fixed with either the screw head or the spacer and is adapted for contacting the inside surface of each side member. In use, with the legs contacting the angled end surfaces, rotating the screw moves a spacer block to contact an inner surface of each leg to cause each leg to move outwardly to push the side members mutually away from each other to stretch the canvas.

A handle device for a canvas panel includes a main body having a grip member, the grip member being an elongated body with one or more curved gripping surfaces. The handle device further includes a pin protruding from the main body, wherein the handle device is removably attachable to the canvas panel by inserting the pin into the canvas panel.