Lighweight Tripod Easel - LT Easel

I have taken the time to design a Plein Air easel with the intention of having it extremely lightweight and portable.

The easel is made from aluminum, weighs 1.5 lbs (0.68kg) and is 24" long. It attaches to any standard tripod. It will accommodate surfaces from 6" up to 24” high. The advantages of attaching it to a tripod are that the entire unit is extremely lightweight, the easel can be positioned at any angle from flat to tilting forward and the height is easily adjusted via the tripod so any painter will be comfortable working on it. Add a ‘rock bag’ to the cross posts of the tripod and you have added stability on softer ground or windy days.

I have had some initial interest so I sent design drawings off to a few manufacturers and am currently waiting to here back from them regarding the cost. When I have a final price I will post it here (price will not include cost of tripod, applicable taxes or shipping). Any shipping will be from British Columbia, Canada.

If interested in purchasing one, please contact me.

 

 

 

 

Pears

 

The ‘Pears’ was an exercise in value and colour. Specifically looking for colours that traditionally are not seen in the fruit.

8×10″ on Canson Mi-Teintes paper.