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Hand paints a freckled face on a pink heart panel edged with flowers.
Materials

Heart Panels

Discover an array of heart-shaped panels that epitomize creativity and expression. From the essential anatomical heart, symbolizing life itself, to the iconic symbol of love ingrained in popular culture, explore our diverse collection designed...

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Artist in a gray beanie paints a red-robed figure.
Artists

Meet Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is an exceptional Boston based Painter, an alumnus and instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, devoted to the preservation and growth of traditional painting. Eric’s work has been recognized and...

Close-up of a colorful artwork's lower edge with a handwritten signature.
Materials

Artists Signing Paintings

Some consider an artists’ signature the pièce de résistance, the icing on the cake, the star upon a tree. Some say that an artwork is not complete until it is signed. However, signing a...

Faceted yellow-and-purple snake painted on a blue Gothic arch panel.
Materials

Ornate Wood Panels

For a limited time only, make your artwork extra fancy with one of our Ornate Panels. These elegant shapes come in many different styles. Each panel is 1/2" thick, made from Baltic birch and...

Snow-dusted tree decorated with round painted ornaments.
Materials

The Trekell Holiday Shoppe

Attention shoppers! The Trekell Holiday Shoppe is open for a limited time. Don’t delay! Stock up on your favorite holiday panels PLUS a limited edition brush set put together by Trekell Pro Team Artist,...

Hand paints the eye area of a red-skinned, horned woman's portrait.
Paintbrushes

Glenn Arthur - Limited Edition Brush Set

Trekell Pro Team Artist, Glenn Arthur, has compiled his favorite Trekell brushes to create a new Limited Edition Set. This 7-piece synthetic Golden Taklon and Protégé brush set features maroon, gold and black, short...

Dark brick room with a couch and framed skull artwork.
Materials

Trekell Gothic Panels

Looking to channel the Old Masters? No need to break out the ouija board; our line of Gothic Panels are made from Baltic birch and are ready to hang with a pre-drilled keyhole in...

2021 Pet Portrait Contest graphic with #TrekellPets2021 and an unpainted animal-shaped silhouette.
Artists

Pet Portrait Winners 2021

Kids, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional Categories Judged by:Soey Milk - @soeymilk 1st Place - $1,000 CashJazzy Jordan - Acrylic 2nd Place - $750 CashKathryn Hansen - Drawing/Dry Media3rd Place - $500 CashJessica Karpishin - Oil1st Place - $750 CashAngela Masker - Oil2nd Place - $500 CashAlexandra...

Red-brick buildings with illuminated windows reflected in dark green water.
Materials

Trekell Paint Shapers

Celebrity chef Alton Brown once said, “The only unitasker allowed in my kitchen is a fire extinguisher.” As artists, many of us are collectors by design. But Alton’s rule of thumb is a good...

Green Trekell logo above a bubbling cauldron and curling brushlike forms on black.
Materials

Trekell's Halloween Gore Store

Our Halloween Gore Store is open! For a limited time you can stock up on all of your favorite Halloween panels as well as a few new additions PLUS a limited edition brush set...

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