Trekell Insights

Materials Posts

Painting techniques, advice from working artists, creative inspiration, and a closer look at the tools behind the work.

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Paintbrushes

The Obanoth Limited Edition Brush Set

Trekell Pro Team Artist, The Obanoth, has compiled her favorite Trekell brushes to create a new Limited Edition Set. This 4-piece synthetic flat brush set features Golden Taklon brushes and green matte short handles...

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The 3rd Annual Pet Portrait Competition

Want to win a $1,000 CASH? Join us for our 3rd Annual Trekell Juried Pet Portrait Competition!Loyal. Obedient. (Wo)man's Best Friend.Our pets are our companions. Our confidants. They let us laugh, they let us...

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Paintbrushes

Legion - Synthetic Mongoose Brushes

Trekell’s Legion line of brushes are rare synthetic brushes that feel and perform like natural mongoose brushes.You may be asking yourself, “Why not just use a natural mongoose brush?”Well, you see - Mongoose are endangered...

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Trekell Acrylic Gesso Panels

So you have a vision in mind for a beautiful piece of art on a Trekell panel. Your medium is acrylic paint, you’re feeling inspired, and you’re excited to get started on your next...

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Paintbrushes

Trekell Crimson Taklon Brushes

You’ve probably heard about or used our Golden Taklon brushes. They’re classic favorites and many of our Pro Team members swear by them. Not too long ago we added a new brush line called Crimson Taklon,...

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Valentine’s Day, Love, and Art 

Creating art as an expression of love, pain, angst, or anything to do with romantic love is nothing new. In fact, one could safely say that love has been the inspiration for many works...

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Paintbrushes

Sustainable Synthetic Brushes--New Technology for the Win

The art world has been perfecting technology over the years to improve the tools of the trade and to become less reliant on natural resources. This includes synthetic brush hair made to mimic Kolinsky...

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Artists

Trekell Mini Panels

Miniature painting has been around for a long, long time. It isn’t necessarily every artist’s cup of tea, but those who excel at it make absolutely beautiful works of art on very small surfaces....

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How To

How to Mix Colors: A Guide for Artists

So, you have your paints and your panels and your brushes. You have your palette and palette knives and any other tools an artist needs. However, you aren’t completely sure how to go about...

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How To

Brush Care 101: Extending the Lifespan of Your Art Brushes

Many artists wonder why their brushes don't always last a lifetime. The durability and longevity of paint brushes depend on how they are cared for. With proper care, cleaning, and conditioning, you can ensure...

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