Dan Helsel: French Style Easels

Jerry's carries for artists a large selection of great quality and functional French easels for the traveling artist as well as in the studio use. French Style easels are perfect for artists who love to work outdoors and can feature tripod style legs. When fully extended they become full-sized easels, perfect for plein air work, but if the legs are left closed they can be used as table top easels for those with limited floor space. Some even come with carry bags and carry straps for convenience. The most popular French style easel we recommend the SoHo Artist Lightweight French Easel as it is easy to assemble, use and weighs only 9 lbs. (30% Lighter Than Other French Easels) and already comes with many features and additions for an amazing plein air painting experience.

They provide a convenient and portable solution for setting up an outdoor painting studio, allowing artists to capture the beauty of nature and surroundings while working comfortably and efficiently being able to paint and draw.

See Also Recommended: Lightweight & field easels, Watercolor painting sets, Plein air accessories, Travel & water brushes

What is a French easel? A French style easel, known also as a plein air easel or field easel. Is a highly portable and versatile type of easel that is frequently employed by outdoor or plein air painters. Its name stems from its affiliation with French impressionist painters who gained widespread recognition for their utilization of this particular kind of easel. French easels feature portability, tripod legs, storage compartments, adjustable canvas holders, versatility and durability and are popular among plein air painters and artists who enjoy painting outdoors.