Easel

Decorative easels symbolize the artistic soul and a beautiful interior

An essential element of a painting studio is the easel. One might venture to say that it is the central point of the studio. It is literally and figuratively around them that the artist's work revolves. What are painting easels? They are professional stands that support canvases or stretchers during painting. Properly adjusted, they increase work comfort. They provide image stabilization and ensure the correct viewing angle from the perspective of someone viewing the final result.

A painting easel, to be comfortable and functional, should have adjustable height and angle of the stretchers. This allows for comfortable work without straining joints and the spine. There are four basic types available on the market. The first are small foldable (so-called box) frames. Medium-sized, tabletop constructions are convenient because you can sit comfortably while working. An interesting variant is studio easels equipped with wheels to move easily around the studio and position them at the right angle to the light source. Large easels, known as tripods, are most often used to display finished works in art galleries and exhibitions. They serve more as a decorative element than a practical one.

Which painting easel to choose for painting pictures?

How to choose the height of an easel? Most are universal, with the drawing level determined by appropriately adjusting the height of the supports holding the canvas. It is worth remembering that for artists who do not use stretchers and canvases and paint on sheets of paper, it is necessary to equip the easel with a drawing board or a hard backing board. The easel frame can be wooden—the most popular in studios, quite heavy. An alternative is modern aluminum or plastic stands—lighter, ideal for outdoor work.

Or perhaps display easels that add prestige to our interiors

Large display easels are increasingly becoming part of home furnishings. A board painted with chalkboard paint placed on a stand serves as a home "reminder" for daily tasks or shopping. They replace classic cork memo boards and millions of notes on the fridge. Additionally, wedding venues and couples increasingly choose to use easels as a backdrop for hanging seating plans. This is particularly fashionable for boho and rustic-style events.

Small easels can be a great decorative element in interior design, especially in the "artistic bohemian" style. Exclusive online stores offer not only classic wooden mini-easels but also more ornate and decorative items in this shape. An interesting example, and an alternative to wood, are easels made of bronze. A richly decorated stand can be an original gadget as a gift for a painter. It refers to their passion and interests, making it an unconventional gift. It can serve as a photo frame.