Easels

What is an Easel

It is an upright support used for displaying and/or fixing something resting upon it. They are most often used for a painter's canvas or sketchbook while the artist is working or to hold the completed work for display

Choosing the right Artist Easels

When setting out to paint an artistic creation, you are going to need an artist easel to place your canvas on. The type of easel that you choose will depend on where you are going to be painting. Each painting environment will require you to obtain a different one and it is important to accomplish your art project using the right tools. Knowing the proper method of how to choose the right artist easel will make a big difference when you make your easel purchase from Jerrys's Artarama. When painting you have many options to choose from to make your painting a success and buying the right easel will make a difference when you put your painting on it. Jerry's, the artist's preferred artist choice offers the largest selection of fine display and decorative, studio, french, tabletop and photo artist easles for painters and kids. (see all below)

Kinds of easels to choose

There are many different types of easels on the market and our list below will better guide you to the best one you will need for your wonderul artistic creations.

Portable Easels - Many artists who like to paint outside love the versatility of using a portable one. These are easily moved and offer the same benefits as other easels. There are many different kinds of portable easels to enjoy such as, a French box easel which folds down into a small box and can easily be moved from place to place. These are perfect for those who like to carry their art supplies and materials with them.

Studio Easels - A studio is an easel that stays in one place and is generally used during studio painting. These types of easels can be quite expensive, but they are so lovely that they can easily enhance your home's décor as they display your art masterpeice.

Convertible Easels - This easel is wonderful for those who like to do water color paintings, as it will fold down into a table like position. Like the tabletop easel, The convertible is used in studios and it is light enough that it can easily be moved for those on the go.

A Frame Easels - This easel can fold up easily like a portable or tabletop easel and combines the professional feel of the studio easel. The A Frame is perfect for when you are working on a smaller canvas.

H Frame Easels - This is similar to the A Frame easels. The H Frame are a bit heavier and will hold a much bigger canvas.

Tabletop Easels -Tabletop easels, similar to an H frame easel, but this one will sit on top of a table. This is a nice easel for someone with limited mobility and perfect for kids to sit and create their drawings and paintings. Perfect for beginners or experienced artists, our easels are recommended in watercolor classes across the country.

Easels for Kids Art - A type of easel that is very similar to the tabletop, studio or the portable easels, but they are made on a much smaller scale. You can find both the sit down and stand up versions just right for little one to create that cute masterpeice.

Finding the right easel will be the last step you take before beginning your masterpiece. You will want to make sure that you set it up where you are comfortable and then you will be free to enjoy your creations.