Field Easels for Outdoor Use

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Field Easels for Painting Outdoors

Love painting outdoors? A field easel is designed for outdoor painting. It’s lightweight, foldable, and resistant to wind. Pack it in a bag, head out into nature, and paint right in front of your subject. ARTMiE offers field easels as well as complete plein air sets.

What Types of Field Easels Do We Offer?

• Lightweight telescopic easels – aluminum, weighing up to 2 kg, fold down to 60 cm
• Field easels with a case – with an integrated palette and storage space
• French box easels – a classic for plein air painting, with a work surface

What Should You Keep in Mind When Painting Outdoors?

Along with an easel, clip-on palettes, smaller canvases (up to 50 cm), and fast-drying acrylic paints are useful outdoors. Avoid oil paints in the sun, as they dry too slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a field easel withstand wind?

Most field easels are stable in light winds. In stronger winds, hanging a bag or water bottle from the center of the easel can help as a counterweight. When painting outdoors, choose a sheltered spot and set up the easel on firm, level ground.

Can a field easel fit on a plane as carry-on luggage?

Most lightweight telescopic easels measure approximately 55 to 65 cm when folded, which fits in most carry-on bags. Check the product description and your airline’s policies for the exact folded dimensions.

What materials are field easels made from?

They’re most often made from lightweight aluminum or wood. Aluminum easels are the lightest and fold quickly, making them a good choice for plein air painting and travel. Wooden easels have a traditional look and tend to be a little more stable. Choose based on whether you value low weight or sturdiness more.

What size canvas can I attach to a field easel?

It depends on the model. Lightweight telescopic easels can hold smaller and medium-sized formats, while sturdier designs can hold larger canvases. You’ll find the maximum canvas height in the product description. For large formats, choose a more stable easel with a sturdier construction.