In my studio I paint on a large drafting table however I wanted something smaller to use in my classes so I built this simple tabletop watercolor easel.
It is useful in a class environment as it stores flat for packing and is reasonably robust.
Simple Desktop Watercolor Easel openedThis is an image of my easel from side on. The point of the hinge fits into holes drilled into the base unit, as you lift the top section of the easel the hinge point drops into each successive hole to allow you to quickly change the angle or your board.
Here is the easel from the front.
See how it sits against the table edge so it can’t slide forward when you paint.
Simple Desktop Watercolor Easel opened all the way seen from underneath
Simple Desktop Watercolor Easel opened all the way seem from top
Approximate dimensions of Easel
Below you will find the approximate dimensions of the easel. Obviously you can change them to suit your needs.
Simple Desktop Watercolor Easel
Simple Desktop Watercolor Easel Closed- I hope you find this useful.
- By the way, one of my students in Sydney, makes these easels and if you would like to buy one she sells them for about $50. Her name is Robyn Reid and her contact numbers are: Ph: 02 9579 2906 or Mobile: 0409 449973.
Happy painting.
Joe Cartwright
