I really like how this painting turned out. Zach said it was like he was "on a roller coaster" ....I don't know why that is, but his responses are getting more creative :)
Oil on canvas, sides painted, 12x24 inches
I'm also trying to decide on kind of a large purchase. The time has come, I need an easel that can travel with me. I keep going back and forth between the two below. They're similar in price....and they each have pros and cons.
Versa easel
Pros: I already have a tripod (saved expense)
smaller and more lighweight
will carry small panels, and multiple wet panels
Cons: need to attach a tripod
less storage space?
Julian French Easel
Pros: don't have to attach a tripod
has a drawer!
might be better at holding larger canvases
Cons: much heavier
some say it's hard to set up
Does anyone happen to own one of these? Opinions are welcome! I can't decide!
What does the Julian French Easel look like when it's collapsed? It looks like it wouldn't be very fun to move around.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the Versa easel with a separate "drawer" would be the best solution.
I have an Open Box M and one of the French easels like you have shown. I believe it is called a Half Easel or something like that because of the size. I travel to workshops and paint outside lots now and I would NOT ever use the Julian one again! haha! It just was too much and cumbersome to set up. The Open Box M is similar the the Easy L except you don't store your panels in there. You use some other form of panel carrier. I prefer keeping my stuff in a backpack (along with the Open Box M and the tripod in the side pocket sticking out) and not having the drawer. You really just squirt out you paint and then put it back up during a painting session. The Open Box M also had side panels you can connect (the Easy L does too) to lay your brushes and other stuff on. Anyway, it is a very personal decision and you may make a couple of purchases before you find what works best for you. I just thought I would throw my experiences out there for you!
ReplyDeleteis it weird that I TOTALLY get Zach's comment about the painting being like he's on a roller coaster?
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, Edward has these so called Guerrilla Painter® Boxes, they come from the US and I am sure you will find them if you google. They are great for taking along when working outside and they are available in different sizes with a lot of additional gear you can choose. We even customised one ourselves for transporting Edwards daily paintings between studio and office. Anyway hope it helps,
ReplyDeletewe bought ours here http://www.judsonsart.com/
Warm Regards
Ingrid PA to Edward B. Gordon
Thanks Denise, I think I'm definitely leaning away from the french easel :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your input too Ingrid, I've heard a lot of good things about the Guerrilla boxes.
What a magnificent sky!!!
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