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Art Easels

Art Easels

Find the best art easels for painting and drawing at Jerry’s. From heavy-duty studio easels and portable plein air easels to tabletop and display easels, our selection fits every style of painting and drawing. Trusted for 50+ years offering professional quality for artists
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Easels for Artists – Studio, Tabletop, Display & Plein Air

Jerry’s Artarama offers the largest selection of easels for artists — from professional studio easels built for large canvases, to lightweight plein air easels for outdoor painting, and compact tabletop easels for students and small spaces. A quality easel is one of the most important tools for any artist. Built from the finest materials, our art easels hold canvases, panels, and pads securely, allowing artists to work upright or at an angle with comfort and stability. Whether you need an easel for oil painting, watercolor, display, or classroom use, you’ll find durable, affordable options trusted by artists for over 50 years.

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What are some different types of easels?

The type of easel an artist will use can vary based on factors such as they type of art, room size, features needed, size and where it will be used. Some of the more common styles used by artists are: H-frame easels, A-frame easels, French style easels and artist studio easels. Growing in popularity and use are convertible or multi-angle easels for their versatility to work in more than one media.


Easels expertly crafted to be the best

A high-quality art easel is an essential tool for every artist, providing a stable and adjustable platform for painting, drawing, and display. Easels hold canvases, panels, and papers securely while you work, and can showcase finished artwork with a professional gallery look. At Jerry’s Artarama, you’ll find the widest selection of easels—studio, tabletop, plein air, and display—expertly crafted for artists of all levels, all at the best prices.

The importance of a painting easel specifically designed for creating artwork: When choosing an easel for using oil paint or acrylic paint, an upright easel for painting is an artists best option to support and hold your canvas, boards or panels.
When watercolor painting you want a versatile multi-angle easel that will tilt back or lay flat but for working in pastels, an easel that tilts forward like a multi-angle easel or lyre easel is best to help reduce glare.


Easels FAQ

What is the best easel for artists?

A sturdy studio easel, such as an H-frame, is best for professional artists working on large canvases. For portability, a French easel box or plein air easel is ideal, while tabletop easels suit beginners and small spaces.

What is the difference between a studio easel and a plein air easel?

Studio easels are large and stable for indoor use with big canvases and long sessions. Plein air easels are lightweight, compact, and foldable designed for outdoor painting and travel.

What easel should beginners start with?

Tabletop easels are affordable, easy to use, and fit small spaces. They provide stable support for sketching, painting, and practice without requiring a full studio setup.