Convertible and Hybrid Easels

Convertible easels (or hybrid easels) are extremely versatile for painting, drawing and other types of artwork requiring versatility with the position of your canvas or other surface. Convertible easels are available from Best, Blick, Mabef, Richeson, Winsor and Newton, and Windmill easels are becming more and more popular for artists who want the ability to rotate their canvases 360 degrees.

Best Deluxe Lobo Easel Price: $195 - $360 Brand: Best		Best European Easel Price: $590 - $675 Brand: Best		Best Halley Easel Price: $430 - $634 Brand: Best		Best Manzano Easel Price: $250 - $260 Brand: Best
Best Portable Collapsible Easel Price: $469 Brand: Best		Best Santa Fe Taboret Price: $1152 - $1733 Brand: Best		Best Watercolor Lobo Easel Price: $279 - $360 Brand: Best		Blick Beechwood Convertible Easel Price: $103 Brand: Blick
Blick Master Series Convertible Easel Price: $203 Brand: Blick		Blick Studio II Lyptus Convertible Easel Price: $198 Brand: Blick		Mabef Convertible Easel M-18 Price: $479 - $499 Brand: Mabef		Mabef Convertible Studio Easel M-08 Price: $211 Brand: Mabef

Why Choose a Convertible Easel? Many artists choose a convertible easel or hybrid easel for versatility. The convertible easel is compact and is well-suited for smaller spaces. When choosing a convertible easel, look for:

• Canvas holders that are outfitted with rubber bumpers. This will allow you to paint to the edge of the canvas.
• Ability to fold up completely into a horizontal position. This will allow you to store or transport the easel more easily.
• Shelving. A bottom shelf is a great place to store paint and other supplies while you are working.
• Ability to accommodate larger canvases.
• Versatility. You should be able to use the easel in flat or horizontal positions when using watercolors, varnish, and gesso, or in a vertical position when you are using pastels.
• Lightweight. If you want to be able to carry the easel with you to other areas, choosing a lightweight easel is important.