What Is a An Easel?

If you do not know what is an easel, then this article is for you, we have told you everything about it, as well as its types.

An easel is a kind of wooden instrument used by artists to grip the canvas in the right position while doing the painting or to display a work of art.

You can choose an easel that suits you better in the terms of the medium of use, painting style, and budget.

Why do you need an easel?

You can go step back and clearly view your creative artwork from distance. Of course, you cannot do this thing if your artwork is lying down on the table.
It is a good way to keep you in posture.
It gives you a full chance to work in the right gesture of your arm and body, rather than just a limited movement of your wrist.
You can also change your angle at the easel which can be vertically or horizontally so that your painting slanting towards or away from you.
Depending on the style of an easel you are using, it allows you to do on-location Plein air painting.
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There are different types of easels are available, that are mentioned below:-

H-frame easel
A-frame easel
Giant easel
Convertible easel
Single mast easel
Tabletop easel
French easel
Display easel

A-frame easel

A three-legged easel consists of two at the front and one at the back. This kind of easel is portable and economical but lacks stability.
Suitable for beginners level to professional artists.
Does not have in-built storage for painting products.
Frequently used for painting Plein air
It can handle small to large artworks depends on the size of the easel and is also available at an affordable option, depending on the size of the easel.

H-frame easel

A famous option for a studio easel.
Strong but lacks portability. The easel comes with a wheel you can easily move the easel in the studio but it is bulky and large.
Suitable for beginners level artists to a professional level.
It can handle small to large artworks.

Giant easel

This easel is specially made for handling large artwork. As it can handle artworks between 85” to 120” tall.
It is extremely solid enough to support the heavy canvas frame.
This easel is the expensive one.

Convertible easel

This easel convert between a standard upright easel and a horizontal, tabletop easel. This makes it easy for artists to work in different mediums.
The upright position is good for oils and acrylics, although a more horizontal position is used for watercolors, pastels, and drawing.
It can handle small to large artwork depends on the size of an easel.
It comes within-built storage for art supplies.

Single mast easel

Smaller designs are the best entry-level easel for beginners. Larger designs are suitable for more advanced artists seeking a genuine studio easel.
Lacks the stability of the H-frame easel. Basically designed for studio use( but lacks portability).
It does not come with in-built storage for art tools and supplies

Tabletop easel

It allows you to work in a sitting posture at a desk.
It can be used for drawing or painting
Usually comes with an in-built storage
Solid and compact
Available in the form of H-frame, A-frame, and single mast designs.

French easel

It is a tabletop easel with three legs which is the most preferable choice for Plein air painting. It is portable and comes with in-built storage.
In this easel, there is a lack of stability.