There are specific easels for art to create acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor work, but no matter the medium, an easel is a must in any studio. Easels provide the perfect workspace for creating your art and there is a vast selection of artist’s easels available online. Although there are a few artists that don’t use an easel when painting, the easel is an important tool for those artists who want a comfortable angle to paint at that is adjustable to levels that work for your particular stature and height accommodations. An easel can hold your work sturdy to avoid movement that can cause make painting more difficult.
For those artists who don’t have a lot of space, a tabletop easel is the perfect solution. A tabletop easel can sit on your coffee table, kitchen table, or anywhere else that you choose. The tabletop easel can be folded up easily and reassembled just as easily, which makes its use in tight quarters convenient and efficient. Additionally, a three leg artist easel is perfect for those who must set their easels on an uneven surface. The legs of a three legged artist easel are fully adjustable, which makes them ideal for painting on any surface.
Easels are typically constructed of either aluminum or other metals, or of wood. Choose an aluminum easel if you plan to carry your easel around with you or move it from place to place often because its lighter and more portable. Metal artist easels are usually compact enough to be broken down into parts that fit into a carrying bag and assembled fairly quickly. A wooden easel is heavier and best for stationary use in the art studio.
Featured Easels for Art
Best Easels
Best easels are created by Jack Richeson art supply company.
Whether you are just beginning as an artist or if you have many years of experience, the Best Adjustable Easel is ideal for you. This easel is both attractive and functional and its durability makes it a great investment. It holds canvases up to 75 inches high and the mast of the easel extends up to 96 inches tall. The oak construction and sanded smooth finish make this a great addition to any studio or work area.
The Best Navajo Easel is an economical and compact easel that is ideal for small studios with limited space. Its affordable price makes it a good choice for beginning painters and artists with some experience. It folds flat for storage in small spaces and it can accommodate easels that are up to 38 inches tall.
This innovative easel uses a unique design that allows the artist to suspend the canvas between two brackets - one on the top and one on the bottom. This allows the artist to access all edges of the canvas so no part is untouched. The suspension system fits most large easels.
Made from the finest beechwood, the Mabef Lyre Studio Easel has adjustable supports to hold various sizes of canvas. The innovative anti-vibration springs help keep the canvas steady for the most intricate and delicate of masterpieces. The oil-stained easels hold canvases up to 49 inches and a maximum weight of 22 pounds.
The Mabef Lyre Easel is made from quality beechwood for the utmost in sturdiness and stability. The sliding canvas holder helps prevent the canvas from shifting while working on art projects while the strong grip at the bottom holds the canvas steady. It holds projects up to 53 inches high.
This economically-priced easel is constructed from fine beechwood for long lasting quality and usage. The simplicity of the design makes it ideal for beginning artists to get started in the hobby. The mast area has a canvas holder with an adjustable holder for secure holding. The entire easel weighs a total of 12 pounds and some assembly is required upon delivery.
The Richeson Cascade Easel works perfectly for artists who regularly work on tall canvases. The mast holds canvases up to 49 inches tall and the easel's vertical construction makes it easier to reach the top of the work area. The adjustable ratchet holder help makes the mast and work area meet your specific needs.
This durable three-legged easel is made from quality lyptus hardwood. Its simple design allows it to adjust quickly to hold canvases as tall as 47 inches. The easel stands 96 inches tall when it is fully extended and the canvas holder have rubber grips to hold the canvas securely while you work on it. This A-Frame easel weighs a total of 15 pounds and some assembly is required upon delivery.
This A-Frame easel is ideal for college students and beginning artists exploring their interest in the art of painting. Its small size makes it the perfect choice for small spaces like dorms and it is also great for artists who want to sit while they create on their canvas. The Richeson Navajo folds up to fit in compact and small spaces and for easy portability.
For a sturdy and durable A-frame easel, this choice will be sure to meet your needs. The work area is adjustable to hold canvases up to 49 inches tall and the adjustable brackets make it simple to accommodate and work on large areas. It folds down flat to fit under your bed or in other compact and small storage spaces.
Metal Studio Easels
