# Artefex Art — Professional Art Panels > Artefex is a premium art supply manufacturer based in Northern California (Mendocino County). We make archival-quality, warp-resistant aluminum composite material (ACM) and aluminum honeycomb art panels for professional artists. Our panels replace traditional stretched canvas with rigid, lightweight, museum-grade surfaces for oil, acrylic, watercolor, tempera, mixed media, and drawing. Trusted by professional artists, conservators, galleries, and art schools worldwide. - Website: https://artefex.biz - Shop: https://artefex.biz/shop-acm-panels/ - Custom Panel Builder: https://custompanel.artefex.biz - Contact: https://artefex.biz/artefex-contact/ - Sitemap: https://artefex.biz/sitemap.xml ## Why Artefex Panels - Warp-free: Aluminum composite eliminates warping, cracking, and sagging that plagues canvas - Archival: Museum-grade materials that preserve artwork for generations - Lightweight: Honeycomb panels are ultra-light even at large sizes (up to 120" x 120") - Versatile: Panels for oil, acrylic, watercolor, tempera, drawing, and mixed media - Professional: Trusted by artists like Anna Rose Bain, Casey Childs, Shana Levenson, Shane Wolf, Julie Beck, and many more - Panel formats: 3mm ACM panels, 6mm honeycomb panels, gallery panels, copper panels, circular panels ## Panel Types at a Glance - **Oleopanel**: Smooth or eggshell oil-primed ACM panel — ideal for oil painting - **Allinpanel**: Linen canvas mounted on ACM or honeycomb — available in lead-primed, oil-primed, and acrylic-primed finishes (models 530–538) - **Alcotpanel**: Cotton-polyester canvas on ACM or honeycomb — acrylic-primed for oil and acrylic painting - **Tempanel**: Universal-primed panel for tempera, oil, and acrylic - **Chartapanel**: Paper (Arches or Strathmore) mounted on ACM — for watercolor and drawing - **Copper Panel**: Copper composite panel for luminous oil painting effects - **Unprimed ACM**: Bare aluminum composite for artists who prep their own surfaces ## Key Pages - [Home — Professional Art Panels](https://artefex.biz/) - [About / Our Story](https://artefex.biz/our-story/) - [Shop All Panels](https://artefex.biz/shop-acm-panels/) - [Panel Comparison Guide](https://artefex.biz/panel-comparison/) - [Resources & Panel Care](https://artefex.biz/resources/) - [FAQs](https://artefex.biz/artefex-faqs/) - [Reviews](https://artefex.biz/reviews/) - [Artists Who Use Artefex](https://artefex.biz/artists/) - [ArtFam Membership](https://artefex.biz/artfam/) - [Free Panel Offer](https://artefex.biz/freepanel/) ## Shop by Medium - [Oil Painting Panels](https://artefex.biz/oil-painting-art-panels/) - [Acrylic Painting Panels](https://artefex.biz/acrylic-painting-art-panels/) - [Watercolor Panels](https://artefex.biz/watercolor-painting-art-panels/) - [Tempera Panels](https://artefex.biz/tempera-painting-art-panels/) - [Drawing Panels](https://artefex.biz/drawing-painting-art-panels/) - [Mixed Media Panels](https://artefex.biz/mixed-media-painting-art-panels/) - [Copper Panels](https://artefex.biz/copper-panels/) - [Large Panels (up to 120" x 120")](https://artefex.biz/large-panels/) - [Circle Panels](https://artefex.biz/product/circular/) ## Popular Products - [Allinpanel 538 — Oil Primed Extra Fine Linen Honeycomb](https://artefex.biz/product/538-honeycomb-allinpanel-oil-primed-linen/): Best-selling panel. Extra fine linen, oil primed, honeycomb core. - [Allinpanel 537 — Oil Primed Fine Linen Honeycomb](https://artefex.biz/product/537-honeycomb-allinpanel-oil-primed-linen/): Fine linen texture, oil primed, lightweight honeycomb. - [Oleopanel 411 — Smooth Oil Primed Honeycomb](https://artefex.biz/product/411-honeycomb-oleopanel-oil-primed-art-panel/): Ultra-smooth surface for detailed oil painting. - [Alcotpanel 513 — Extra Fine Acrylic Canvas Honeycomb](https://artefex.biz/product/513-honeycomb-alcotpanel-acrylic-canvas-board/): Smooth acrylic-primed cotton-poly for oil and acrylic. - [Copper Artist Panel](https://artefex.biz/product/copper-artist-panel/): Luminous copper surface for oil painting. - [Chartapanel — Paper on ACM](https://artefex.biz/product/chartapanel-paper-acm-panels/): Arches or Strathmore paper on rigid ACM for watercolor. - [Unprimed ACM Panel](https://artefex.biz/product/acm-panel/): Bare aluminum composite for custom preparation. - [Art Board Trial Pack](https://artefex.biz/product/art-board-trial-pack/): 5x7 sample panels to try different surfaces. - [Sample Pack (3 panels)](https://artefex.biz/product/sample-pack-aluminum-art-panels/): Three 5x7 panels, free US shipping. ## Accessories - [Snap-In Hanging System](https://artefex.biz/product/snap-in-hanging-system/) - [Z-Clip Hanging System](https://artefex.biz/product/z-clip-hanging-system/) - [Aluminum C-Channel Hanging System](https://artefex.biz/product/aluminum-c-channel-hanging-system/) - [Custom Engraving](https://artefex.biz/product/customize-your-art-with-an-engraving/) - [Rublev Lead Alkyd Ground](https://artefex.biz/product/lead-alkyd-ground/) - [Rublev Tempera Ground](https://artefex.biz/product/tempera-ground/) - [Rublev Mounting Adhesive](https://artefex.biz/product/mounting-adhesive/) - [Conservar Acrylic Varnish](https://artefex.biz/product/conservar-acrylic-varnish-4-oz/) ## Memberships - [ArtPal — $10 flat shipping, 5% off](https://artefex.biz/product/artpal-monthly/) - [ArtFriend — Free shipping, 5% off, free engraving](https://artefex.biz/product/artfriend-monthly/) - [ArtFam — Free shipping, 10% off, 5 free engravings, secret shop access](https://artefex.biz/product/artfam-monthly/) ## Featured Articles - [Why Canvas Is Not the Best Choice for Painting](https://artefex.biz/why-canvas-is-not-the-best-choice-for-painting/) - [3mm vs 6mm Panels — Which Should You Choose?](https://artefex.biz/3mm-vs-6mm-artefex-panels-which-one-should-you-choose/) - [How to Choose the Right Allinpanel](https://artefex.biz/how-to-choose-the-right-allinpanel/) - [Beginner Oil Painting Techniques](https://artefex.biz/beginner-oil-painting-techniques/) - [Step-by-Step Panel Prep Guide](https://artefex.biz/step-by-step-painting-guide/) - [DIY vs Pre-Primed Panels — The Honest Truth](https://artefex.biz/should-you-prime-your-own-panels-the-honest-truth-about-diy-vs-pre-primed/) - [Oil Painting on Copper — Guide for Artists](https://artefex.biz/oil-painting-on-copper-panels-guide-for-artists/) - [Evolution of Art Surfaces: Canvas to Aluminum](https://artefex.biz/the-evolution-of-art-surfaces-from-canvas-to-aluminum-gesso-panels/) - [Preserving Your Art for Generations](https://artefex.biz/preserving-your-art-for-generations-with-professional-art-panels/) - [Essential Art Supplies for Painters](https://artefex.biz/essential-art-supplies-for-painters/) - [Plein Air Has Never Been Easier](https://artefex.biz/plein-air-has-never-been-easier-with-artefex/) ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is an ACM panel? A: ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) is two thin aluminum sheets bonded to a polyethylene core. It creates a rigid, lightweight, warp-free painting surface. Q: Why use Artefex panels instead of canvas? A: Canvas warps, sags, and cracks over time. ACM panels are rigid, archival, lightweight, and protect artwork for generations. Q: What sizes are available? A: Standard panels range from 5x7 to 48x72. Custom panels are available up to 120x120 inches via custompanel.artefex.biz. Q: Which panel is best for oil painting? A: The Allinpanel 538 (oil primed extra fine linen) is the most popular. For smooth surfaces, try the Oleopanel 411. For lead-primed, try the 531, 532, or 533. Q: Which panel is best for acrylic painting? A: The Alcotpanel 513 or 516 (acrylic-primed cotton-poly) or the Allinpanel 535 (acrylic-primed fine linen). Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Yes. Artefex ships to the US, Canada, and internationally. Q: What is the ArtFam membership? A: ArtFam gives 10% off all panels, free shipping, 5 free engravings per order, free samples, and access to the Secret Shop with 30-50% off clearance items. ## Optional: llms-full.txt For extended product details, see: https://artefex.biz/llms-full.txt