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Easels come in a variety of sizes, shapes and price ranges.
So how do you choose an easel that is right for you? First of all decide why you want an easel? Where and when you are going to use it? How it's going to help you? These may seem obvious questions,
but not always thought about before purchase!
It needs to suit your working methods, whether you sit or stand and it needs to suit the media you use. If you paint on canvas it may be best not to have an easel with a 'lip' top and bottom, which prevents you from painting the whole canvas, it also needs to be sturdy and take your largest canvas. If you prefer to paint at the 'watercolour' angle or about 35°, then make sure it adjusts to that angle, is well balanced and is sturdy. You need to find it easy to assemble and use, fit into the allotted space or area and accommodate the size of 'support' used. Also think about where it will be stored when not in use. Your easel needs to be your 'friend', that helps you paint in comfort, with ease and the right mental attitude. Hopefully these comments have helped you arrive at some answers, you can then make a more informed decision on the type of easel that serves 'your' purpose.
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