Easels

Easels are one of those items that are inextricable from the mental image of an artist. Most people will see a painter in their mind’s eye, carefully selecting a color and dabbing it onto a canvas that is conveniently held for them by their easel.

Easels are very useful for both the amateur and advanced artist. Whether you are drawing or painting, and no matter what kind of paint you work with, an easel can give you the proper angle for canvas or paper . Depending on your subject matter, it may be easier to put it on paper that is in a vertical position as opposed to paper that is lying flat.

When choosing an easel, the first thing you need to figure out is whether you want a floor easel or a table easel. A floor easel is one that stands on the floor. This is what most people picture when they picture easels. If you are planning on moving the easel around and working in different areas, a floor easel is probably the best choice. A table easel must be set up on something in order to be used, whereas a floor easel can be set up just about anywhere.
If you want a nice painting easel, you should look for something that has a sturdy frame. You will see many easels that have thin frames, but if you see one like this it is most likely a presentation easel, and not actually for being utilized during the painting process. Along with a strong base, a painting easel will also have adjustable pieces on it that will gently hold your canvas or paper in place. Keeping your work area from moving is crucial in creating a great picture.

Many people opt to get a French easel if they are planning on moving to different places to paint or draw. A French easel holds your picture just like any easel, but it also has a box built in to carry pencils, paints, and other supplies. They also usually have a handle for easy carrying and a place to clip your work for easy transportation.
An easel that is just for holding pictures or charts is called a presentation easel. These have a much lighter frame, and are generally much less expensive than artist’s easels.

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