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PLEIN AIR EASELS for the traveling artists:

My favorite artist, Bob Burridge, uses this easel and recommended it to us - his workshop students. I was very impressed as I watched him use it during our Burridge art workshop in Guatemala last November 2007. If you want the best and it is in your budget the Soltek Portable Easel is a great asset to the ease of setting up and painting while traveling. It is very lightweight and compact. This will be my next plein air purchase.

Click to see this easel in action and the fun we had on the Explore Guatemala trip. There is a photo of Bruce and I at the Solree where we all displayed our art (at the bottom of the page). Soon I will have my own photos online to view. (Explore Guatemala - which I highly recommend and coming up again Nov. of 2008)

Soltek Portable Easel

Soltek Portable Easel

A working artist engineered this easel to meet the special needs encountered in the field. It's adjustable, very sturdy, and very stable. Setup time is less than 20 seconds. The wide stance legs extend or retract to any length with a touch (no wing nuts). Any convenient painting height and angle can be achieved. The Soltek Portable Easel holds paintings up to 30" high (minimum canvas width is 7"). The removable polypro palette allows for quick cleanup. Its built-in work table stores paint, brushes, mediums, and towels. The box wings swing open to hold tools at the sides of the palette. It comes furnished with a shoulder strap and palette. Also includes an instructional video and an allen wrench for setup and adjustment. This easel weighs 9 lbs (4 kg) and measures 12½" wide × 19" long × 2½" high (32 cm × 48 cm × 6 cm) when folded down to its backpack storable size. Made of tough aluminum alloy and polymers.



Solartek Umbrella

Solartek Umbrella

Work outside in carefree comfort and coolness. Just tilt the reflective canopy for easy protection from the sun and its ultraviolet rays. It's portable, durable, and setup is quick by attaching a 2-section metal pole. There's stability on windy days  a double canopy "mesh venting system" lets high winds pass into the lower canopy and away without toppling the unit. The aluminum frame is weather-resistant. The Solartek Umbrella comes furnished with a matching storage/carry bag and closure strap. Its open size is 8 ft (244 cm) high with a 6 ft (183 cm) arc, which provides space to protect your work too.



I haven't had the opportunity to use the Jullian Plein Air Travel Box portable table easel, yet. It looks great though, if it didn't I wouldn't add it to my site.

Jullian Plein Air Travel Box Table Easel

Jullian Plein Air Travel Box Table Easel

This elegant table easel turns into a travel case for painting on the go.The oiled elmwood box is made in France by Jullian, and holds a canvas up to 34" high. It has a tin-lined, locking pullout drawer for supplies. Organize supplies the way you like — drawer compartments are adjustable. Details include brass-plated hardware, a leather handle, and a tag holder made for long-lasting durability and style. Ships fully assembled.



Winsor & Newton Aluminum Bristol Easels

Winsor & Newton Aluminum Bristol Easels

Versatility is king with the Bristol easels! Ideal for use as floor-standing or table top easels, they are also perfect for indoor or outdoor painting. Both versions have fully adjustable legs with a handy one-touch adjustment mechanism and come with a convenient carry case. Their stable, lightweight, and compact design makes them the perfect travel easel. Arrives fully assembled. This easel tilts flat for watercolor work. It extends to a maximum height of 73" (185 cm) and accommodates canvases up to 34" (86 cm) high. Weighs 5 lb (2.3 kg).



Jullian Easel Umbrella

Jullian Easel Umbrella

Protect yourself from direct sunlight while still enjoying soft, even light for working. This handy umbrella clamps quickly onto your easel, table or chair and positions easily viaa flexible plastic gooseneck. The 51" diameter shade is translucent white nylon that provides relief from the sun without affecting the colors on your palette. This handy umbrella clamps quickly onto your easel, table, or chair and positions easily via a flexible plastic gooseneck. The 51" diameter shade is made of translucent white nylon. It provides relief from the sun without affecting the colors on your palette.



Daler-Rowney St. Paul's Portable Easel

Daler-Rowney St. Paul's Portable Easel

This portable oiled beechwood easel is ideal for all mediums. An adjustable mast lays flat or tilts to any angle. The telescoping legs have measurements so you can set the easel up the same height every time. The easel accommodates canvases up to 27" (69 cm) high. It folds down to 33" × 5" × 3" (84 cm × 13 cm × 8 cm) and fits conveniently into the included heavy-duty canvas bag with large pockets and an adjustable carrying strap. Weighs 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg).



If any of you painters have used any of the featured products on our pages, please email it to us with your pros and cons. If you have a photo of you using your Soltek or Julian Easel, send it and we will post it on this page! (Send jpgs only. Thanks!)
Email comments or photos to Nancy at Intent Design Studio


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