The Grisaille Technique - Underpainting
Grisaille is a painting technique in which an artist uses a monochromatic palette in greys, or similar neutral grey colors. For the etymologist in you, grisaille comes from the French word for grey: “gris.”...
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Painting techniques, advice from working artists, creative inspiration, and a closer look at the tools behind the work.
Grisaille is a painting technique in which an artist uses a monochromatic palette in greys, or similar neutral grey colors. For the etymologist in you, grisaille comes from the French word for grey: “gris.”...
When it comes to painting, the tools of the trade are important and require care to ensure the quality of the application of paint and the durability of said tools. Whether you’ve shelled out...
Many moons ago, Trekell hosted a contest in search of its biggest fan. We called it the Show Us Your Trekell contest. The point of the contest was to have artists create their “Ode...
Besides offering art materials and great service to our customers, Trekell believes in serving our community. The Trekell team has been working to create an event based on the conceptualization of a member of...
Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! It’s time for another Trekell Juried Pet Portrait Competition. The 1st Annual competition was held last year in 2019 and was a smashing success, so we’ve decided...
It was a dark and stormy night. There was nothing to do, nowhere to go. But with a spark of creativity, we seized our Trekell acrylic brushes and began an artistic adventure on canvases...
We are so very excited to announce our new partnership with the online art school, Sentient Academy!If you’ve ever considered going to art school, there may have been some barriers keeping you from doing so....
Welcome to Trekell's Opal Brush Series, where brilliance and precision converge to elevate your artistic endeavors. In this blog post, we delve into the exceptional qualities of the Opal Brush Series while gaining insights...
As if Trekell challenges couldn’t get any better, we have really topped ourselves this time with a 30 Day Challenge for March. We’ll be choosing a winner to receive a $25 gift certificate each...
Trekell offers its Oval Mop 6000 Series for artists interested in painting with watercolor, oil, or acrylic. Why are Trekell mop brushes so awesome? Because they do so much, hold up so well, and...
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