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Is your substrate the "Silent Killer" of your art?
You spend hundreds of hours perfecting every stroke, mixing every color, capturing every shadow. But what happens when the very foundation of your masterpiece begins to betray you?
Warping. Cracking. Yellowing. These aren't just inconveniences—they're legacy destroyers.
- Temperature Neutral — No warping from heat or cold
- Hydrophobic Core — Moisture can't penetrate
- Archival Quality — Built to last generations
- Lightweight — 60% lighter than traditional wood
"I switched to Artefex because I needed consistency panel to panel. Now I don't even think about my substrate—I just paint. That's exactly how it should be."
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- Panels available up to 36" x 48" — any size you need
- Archival-quality materials built to last generations
- Temperature neutral — no warping from heat or cold
- Hydrophobic core — moisture can't penetrate
The Science of Stability
Our Andromeda core isn't just different—it's engineered for permanence. A proprietary aluminum composite that laughs at humidity, ignores temperature swings, and refuses to warp.
Your paint deserves a foundation that's as committed to longevity as you are.
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60% Lighter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Artefex offers several distinct lines tailored for oil painters. The Oleopanel is
designed for "Classical Oil Painting with Archival Quality," featuring a Rublev lead
white oil priming. The Allinpanel offers a traditional feel with "100% linen canvas
oil-primed in Italy". Additionally, the Artefex Copper Artist Panel is a professional
support specifically listed for "oil painting," prized for its unique interaction with
oil pigments.
The Oleopanel (Lead Oil) comes in two specific textures to suit different painting
styles. The Smooth (411) finish is ideal for high-detail work where a slicker surface is
desired to push paint around, while the Eggshell (410) finish offers slightly more tooth
for building up layers. Both options feature professional Rublev lead white oil priming
chemically bonded to the aluminum composite panel, creating a surface that supports the
richness of oil paints while preserving the integrity of every layer.
The Artefex Copper Artist Panel offers a superior support compared to wood because it
has a "very low response to environmental changes, such as relative humidity (RH) and
temperature". This stability prevents the expansion and contraction that often cracks
oil paint on organic supports. Furthermore, painting on copper is known for creating
"luminous effects," making it a unique choice for professional oil artists seeking a
distinctive look.
The Allinpanel combines the classic texture of linen with the archival rigidity of
aluminum. Artefex uses 100% linen canvas that is oil-primed in Italy and adheres it to
the panel using BEVA 371 film. BEVA 371 is a conservation-grade adhesive that ensures a
permanent bond without bubbling, protecting the linen from the "puncture, tearing and
distortion" common with unsupported canvases. This ensures the artwork will "never sag
or crack".
No. One of the primary benefits of using Artefex panels is convenience without
sacrificing quality. Whether you choose the lead-primed Oleopanel, the oil-primed
Allinpanel, or the acrylic-primed Alcotpanel (which is also suitable for oils), the
surfaces arrive primed to perfection and ready for immediate use. This saves artists the
significant time usually spent prepping raw materials, allowing you to focus entirely on
the creative process.
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