Hi everyone!
Im back at it again, so i´ve ordered some supplies and started working on a painting. However im still missing an easel to work on. Currently working on my desk. laying the canvas flat but it´s tough since it´s uncomfortable.
So i´ve been browsing amazon and www.artistcraftsman.com for some affordable easels, since im working on a tight space and cant really build something like Mark suggests.
Can anyone give me some feedback on a few options i´ve seen:
http://a.co/6vFLj30 http://www.artistcraftsman.com/studio/furniture/easels/art-alternatives-sonoma-sketch-box-easel.html Thanks everyone!
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you can make your own:
https://youtu.be/1t3iE8QR5t4
https://youtu.be/Rk-sdBaCfkI
Or buy. I have a French box easel like you have in the links in your post. I thought it would be useful as it can be used in the studio or for painting outdoors- I haven’t found it that great for either. For its size it has quite a big footprint and really, nobody wants to lug that thing around outside.
my next easel was an H frame I bought secondhand for about $200- I have used it heaps and it can also swivel to horizontal.
next easel, another H frame- bought it at the supermarket for $79.00 , it’s great.
I definitely prefer the H frames in terms of stability and ease of use over the French box. They can also take bigger canvasses.
Have you thought of a tabletop easel? You say you have a desk, that would be the cheapest and simplest for now until you get settled and find what suits you. For instance, I really like to stand when I paint - I have a few H frames that I love (I got them on sale at jerrysartarama and they last for years and are super sturdy) but I painted with a simple tabletop for years and it was perfectly fine.
I will note: the first easel I got had a lot of missing parts and the box was thrashed in shipping - like it went through a tornado getting here - jerry's immediately sent me a new one and it was perfect. The last one I purchased was not assembled correctly at the factory (it comes mostly assembled - someone was high when they put mine together) - luckily, I could figure out how to put it together the correct way. So, it's sturdy and durable and lasts a long time - extremely cheap for such a heavy easel (and free shipping!) Hit or miss with how it arrives. Good luck!
Looks really solid, nice size, decent price and really well reviewed on amazon.
@tgarney yes, that is an amazing price today and free shipping! Again, hit or miss how it arrives!
I finally got my easel constructed and my vertical pallet holder (on the right). That's my picture holder in front of the easel. It will go on the left of the easel. I converted it from a Hughes 3000. The vase in the foreground is something I picked up at a yard sale for about 20 grand.
NOT
I'm such a fibber