The French style easel is a very popular easel among both beginning and advanced artists. The French easel is sometimes referred to as the “Swiss army knife” of easels. This type of easel features a sketch box and an easel and doubles as a canvas carrier. Store your palette and art supplies in the sketch box and just remove the legs and canvas arm when you’re ready to move the easel somewhere else. This is the perfect easel for you if you create artwork in multiple places and are looking for a portable easel to transport along with you with ease.