U.S. Art Supply Large Beechwood French Easel, Adjustable Plein Air Easels Sketchbox Tripod for Field & Studio Painting Easel for Adults, Drawing, Display - Portable with Artist Drawer & Palette

My wife and I started painting a little more than a year ago at a paint and wine type of place and enjoyed it so much that we decided to start doing at home as a hobby. We invested in all types of paints, (acrylic), brushes, and other various supplies and how to books. We also had purchased some small and inexpensive table tri pod easels. They worked ok, but as our skills improved, so did our equipment. I also wanted to be able to take it on the road so to speak and have the ability to paint outdoors. When I came across this French Style Easel it looked like the perfect item. I also read mostly positive reviews on these style easels and knew it was just what we needed.While I have not been able to go outdoors yet with winter weather, we have been using them inside now for a few months. And although they can be used on a table with the legs retracted, we have been free standing them. I like how they are very adjustable to accommodate various height positions, whether you prefer to stand or sit. Also the capability of holding a large selection of canvas sizes. The drawer inside is capable of holding an ample supply of items for outdoor use. It is also fairly lightweight and comes with a shoulder strap for easier carrying.The only negative thing I can point to is that as others have commented, the wing nuts and screws are a bit small and therefore when trying to make sure everything is tight, they can hurt your fingers a bit. Some people have said that they replaced them with larger types but I have yet been able to find adequate replacement hardware. But overall I we are quite pleased with these easels.

It’s hard to believe that they can make and ship this quality for so cheap. It’s very sturdy and fit and finish are top notch for this level.

I thank you Gods & Goddesses for putting up your photos & videos so I could put mine together. Lol. It is quite easy to do once you get the jist of it. I do have a nut that fell onto the floor upon unboxing that I have no idea where it is supposed to go! 😬 Eeek! I'll set it inside the drawer and wait until it tells me where it goes. Hopefully it is not too integral and I don't find out by having it collapse during an important painting. Thanks again for posting your videos people! Pretty good quality for a hundred bucks!

Love the storage for it amazing to paint on inside or outside

So far this easel is siiiick. I love all the features it has. Everything is well thought out and the design’s attention to detail and ease of use is evident. Not sure if it was supposed to come with an instruction manual— it comes assembled in the box, but in its folded/collapsed position. You have to unscrew then rescrew some wingnuts and such to get it standing upright. Just took a few minutes. We were able to do it just from looking a pics of the easel online, and I’m sure my daughter will get faster at building and collapsing the easel when changing locations. All in all, I’m satisfied with this purchase.

We like the product

Very nice wood and exactly want I wanted! However, it does not come with directions. I’m not a dummy and neither is my husband but after two days, we still have not figured this sucker out!

Bought this for my boyfriend. Great product! I highly recommend.