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Trekell Art Supplies 🎨 Welcome to Trekell Art Supplies! 🎨 Discover premium art materials and join a community of passionate artists. Let's amplify creativity together! That was 1984.
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Brian Trekell was backpacking through Japan when he was first inspired by the art of brushmaking. That spark led to an interest that blossomed into a passion. Soon after, he traveled to Bechhofen, Germany to fine-tune his skills. After mastering the discipline, he returned to America and began his business, one with a commitment to excellence that deserved to be given his name. Things started smal

l: Brian used his Brea, California apartment as the first base of operations. He worked hard, never forgetting his original inspiration and to always put quality first. The company grew steadily and he moved to California's spacious High Desert to accommodate it. Three decades later, Trekell is an established name in art, known for exacting standards, earned experience, and the virtuosic skill behind the design of every product. Trekell has grown from one man's calling into a leading manufacturer of the highest quality supplies. Created with care and compassionately priced, Trekell's wide selection of tools are made by artists for artists. So, when you explore Trekell's catalog, know that you'll be dealing with people who are as passionate about their craft as you are about yours.

Not all soft brushes behave the same.In this demo, Trekell Pro Team Artist Eric Johnson compares Golden Taklon, Spectrum...
08/28/2026

Not all soft brushes behave the same.

In this demo, Trekell Pro Team Artist Eric Johnson compares Golden Taklon, Spectrum, Sienna, Legion and Mop brushes and shows how their differences affect glazing, blending, smooth paint application, texture and detail.

If you’ve ever wondered which soft brush to reach for and why, Eric breaks it down while putting each one to work.

Watch the full demo below.

Join Trekell Pro Team Artist Eric Johnson for a live webinar explor...

08/27/2026

What happens when two artists have to give up their favorite brushes and paint with someone else’s?

Trekell Pro Team Artists James and Alex took on our Brush Swap Challenge, and it forced both of them to rethink how they normally work.

Watch the challenge and see what happened when familiar tools were taken out of the equation.

Would you be willing to swap your favorite brushes with another artist?

Sometimes the hardest part of painting is knowing when to leave a good brushstroke alone.Trekell Pro Team Artist Josh So...
08/21/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of painting is knowing when to leave a good brushstroke alone.

Trekell Pro Team Artist Josh Sorrell painted Defiant on a 5 × 5 panel using just three brushes: two Hog Bristle Fan Brushes and one Spectrum Bright.

Using a limited set of brushes helped Josh stay loose, avoid overworking the painting, and preserve some of those unexpected marks that happened early in the process.

Watch the full painting process and see how Defiant comes together from the first shapes to the finished portrait.

What’s harder for you: knowing when to keep working or knowing when to stop?



In this demonstration, I show you how to paint a loose, expressive ...

Do you change brushes as your painting develops?Trekell Pro Team Artist Julie Beck does. She uses different tools for th...
08/19/2026

Do you change brushes as your painting develops?

Trekell Pro Team Artist Julie Beck does. She uses different tools for the loose beginning stages, building form, refining details, and even removing or reshaping paint along the way.

Scroll through to see how the painting develops from the first marks to the finished piece.

Want to see Julie’s full process and which Trekell tools she uses at each stage? Comment JULIE and we’ll send it to you.

08/14/2026

What would you paint on a panel shaped like a postage stamp?

Trekell Pro Team Artist Sandra Sanchez took our Stamp Panel in the portrait direction, and we love seeing how the shape becomes part of the finished piece.

Want to see more Stamp Panel inspiration and learn more about the panel? Comment STAMP and we’ll send it to you.

When you think of oil painting, what brush comes to mind?For many artists, it's hog bristle. But Trekell Pro Team Artist...
08/12/2026

When you think of oil painting, what brush comes to mind?

For many artists, it's hog bristle. But Trekell Pro Team Artist Alex Garant takes a completely different approach.

She relies on soft synthetic brushes to create the smooth blends, clean edges, and buttery finish that have become her signature.

Do you paint with traditional hog bristles, soft synthetics, or a mix of both? We'd love to hear why.

08/07/2026

Does the shape of your painting surface influence the way you compose your artwork?

Most artists reach for a rectangle without thinking twice, but changing the shape of your surface can completely change the way a painting comes together.

We recently followed artist Stefani Rabideaux as she created a piece on one of our Oval Floater Panels, and it was fascinating to watch how the oval influenced her composition from the very first brushstroke.

We're curious...

Have you ever painted on an oval panel? If so, what was different about the experience? If not, what's holding you back?

👇 Tell us in the comments!

08/04/2026

Some of our favorite products begin with an artist's idea.

The Stamp Panel was inspired by an idea from artist Lizzy Gass, and after so many requests, it's finally back. Watching Lizzy bring it to life reminds us why we love creating products in collaboration with artists.

Comment "STAMP" below, and we'll send you all the details.

08/02/2026

Join Trekell Pro Team Artist Eric Johnson for a live webinar exploring Trekell's lineup of soft synthetic brushes and how to choose the right one for your painting style.

Not all soft brushes feel or perform the same. During this session, Eric will break down the differences between Trekell's soft brush lines, explaining how each one handles paint, responds on the surface, and excels in different applications. Whether you're looking for smoother blends, softer edges, expressive brushwork, or greater control, you'll leave with a better understanding of which brushes belong in your toolkit.

After the discussion, Eric will demonstrate how he incorporates these brushes into his own painting process, sharing practical techniques, tips, and the reasons behind his brush choices.

Whether you're new to Trekell brushes or looking to expand your collection, this webinar will help you paint with greater confidence and choose the right brush for the job.

Date: August 2
Time: 12:00 PM PST
Cost: Free with registration

You'll also have the opportunity to ask Eric your questions during the live Q&A at the end of the session.

Not all soft brushes are created equal.Join Trekell Pro Team artist Eric Johnson this Sunday, August 2 at 12 PM PST as h...
07/30/2026

Not all soft brushes are created equal.

Join Trekell Pro Team artist Eric Johnson this Sunday, August 2 at 12 PM PST as he breaks down the differences between our soft brush families, explains when to use each one, and demonstrates how they fit into his painting process.

Whether you’re trying to find the right brush for your style or want to get more out of the brushes you already own, this free webinar is for you.

Comment ERIC and we’ll send you the registration details.

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Hesperia, CA
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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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