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Familiar Frustrations, LASTING SOLUTIONS.

You’re all too familiar with the three main issues that plague your painting surfaces—those nagging problems you dread facing before each commission. Yet, time and again, you find yourself reverting to that same old, frustrating surface. Imagine a world where those worries vanish completely. Where you can confidently tell your collectors that they’re not just purchasing a painting, but an heirloom that will last for generations. This isn’t merely a fantasy; it’s a very real possibility.

The UNSEEN CHALLENGES OF AN ARTIST: Crafting a Successful Path.

Artists dedicate countless hours to refining their craft, facing pressures that many other professions rarely encounter. Overcoming creative blocks, promoting their work, and improving their technical abilities are essential for success. They need to continuously evolve their styles and techniques while making choices about gallery representation and sales avenues for their art. Additionally, artists must be adept at discovering shortcuts and solutions to an ongoing series of challenges.

Traditional PAINTING SURFACES Have Many Drawbacks.

Traditional painting surfaces can be vulnerable to environmental fluctuations, leading to issues like warping, cracking, and other forms of damage due to the expansion and contraction of the materials. Many art supply companies have yet to adjust to these changes and have not embraced the latest innovations in painting supports.

IF YOU HATE HEAVY WARPING PANELS AND RE-STRETCHING CANVAS THEN YOU NEED ARTEFEX PANELS.

Painting on stretched canvas can lead to frustrating warping and constant restretching. With Artefex Panels, you can protect your artwork for generations and eliminate those worries, allowing your creativity to thrive!

Christopher Remmers

It comes down to three things for me: Quality, convenience and customer service. It takes a lot of time to to prep myself, and their quality is impecable. Working with them is a joy!

ULTRA THIN
DESIGN

Chantel Barber

It comes down to three things for me: Quality, convenience and customer service. It takes a lot of time to to prep myself, and their quality is impecable. Working with them is a joy!

SUPER
LIGHT WEIGHT

Kelly Eden

Artefex is more than just a brand name, it’s the foundation for my work; a base for the very process and expression that gives my life meaning. Artefex panels are backed by ACM so they won’t break, crack, warp, or rot. These panels preserve and protect the integrity of my work.

22 DIFFERENT
SURFACES

FOR ANY
MEDIUM

Julie Beck

I landed the jackpot when I found out Artefex offers LITERALLY the same canvas I love adhered to ACM. The Artefex 538 panel is exactly what I’ve been looking for. The ACM is an easy “score and snap” means of modification. Not only is the ACM more durable and easy to modify, but it’s lightweight and great protection for my work.

STRONG
RIGID
DESIGN

Pioneering The Future Of Painting Surfaces



We are manufacturers of artists surfaces in Northern California-in the heart of Mendocino County. We started with a few types of panels and now offer art boards for almost any medium and any painting style out there!

It is extremely rewarding to create painting surfaces for artists that will outlast most other painting supports. We feel we are helping modern masters preserve their artwork for future generations.

Aluminum C-Channel Hanging System

$30.00
The Aluminum C-Channel Hanging System is a durable and easy-to-install solution for securely mounting ACM art panels up to 24″. This kit includes all necessary hardware, ensuring a balanced and professional display. For larger or custom-sized panels, multiple kits can be used together. Size: 8" (in)

Snap In Hanging System

$12.00

This hanging system is the easy way to present your art without framing! Artefex Snap in hanging system hanging system has four points of contact ensuring your artwork is safe, stable and ready to hang in minutes.

Z Clip Hanging System

$18.00

Artefex Z clip panel hanging is our simplest hanging system suitable for all three types of art panels Artefex makes!

Portrait Society 6×9 Panels

$12.00$18.00
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The Portrait Society Panels are crafted for professional artists, offering three premium variants to suit different artistic needs. Choose from the 411 Oleopanel, featuring a lead white oil-primed smooth surface; the 537 Oil Primed Linen Fine Allinpanel, with fine-weave oil-primed linen canvas; or the 513 Alcotpanel, made with an acrylic-primed extra-fine cotton-poly blend. These durable, warp-resistant panels provide a superior painting surface, perfect for both oils and acrylics, ensuring exceptional results for your artwork.

Circular Panels / Rounded Panels

$8.00$103.00
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Explore new dimensions in your artwork with Artefex Circular Panels! Available in 10", 12", 20", and 24" diameters, these durable, lightweight ACM panels provide a professional, warp-resistant surface. Choose from ACM Panel Unprimed, Tempanel (450), or 411 Lead Primed Smooth to suit your painting style.

515 Lead Alkyd-Primed Extra Fine Cotton-Polyester

$10.00$226.00
3mm ACM art panel with oil primed linen surface by Artefex – archival aluminum composite painting panel ideal for oil paint and fine art use. 3MM
6mm honeycomb art panel with oil primed linen by Artefex – lightweight, rigid painting panel for oil painting and large-scale professional artwork. 6MM HoneyComb
Gallery-style oil primed linen panel by Artefex, premium ACM-mounted painting panel for oil artists seeking museum-quality archival surfaces. Gallery Panel
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Artefex Lead Alcotpanel is a professional art panel for oil painting with cotton/polyester canvas, lead alkyd oil -primed and adhered with BEVA 371 film to a two-sided aluminum composite panel, consisting of two aluminum sheets laminated to both sides of a black polyethylene core. Available in Extra-Fine (515)