I feel the need to mention that you might be able to paint with two paintings on this easel, if you are sitting, as you paint on painting on the bottom. This will only work if your painting is not too large since you'll have to almost be on your knees to paint along the bottom of your canvas. But, hey, you do you!
Thank you! I love my studio too 🙃. I'm really glad to hear this helped you. Even if you decide to go a different way, it always helps to hear what other artists look for and find important in their tools. Paint on and best of luck with your search! ~S.
Nice review !! I have just bought and assembled this very model and overall I am quite happy with it !! I too, encountered the swinging “problem” from the base of the frame, hence my searching for an explanatory video … which you nailed for me !!! Thank you for your detailedbreview … it absolutely helped !!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Although it HAS helped, I can’t help feeling that it is a design flaw !! I personally prefer the option of a slightly leaning angle to work on and as much as I fiddled with knobs etc I couldn’t solve the riddle … perhaps there is a way but it eluded me !! Ive now opted to secure the swing with a small 2” G-Clamp on the cross bars !! It actually works well !! If you figure solve the riddle tho please let me know … Otherwise I’m actually quite pleased with the rig !! Once again .. Thanks
Thank you so much! I love being able to make these videos and share what I've learned in my life spent making art. Have a ball living a creative life and paint on!!
Thank you for the review on the Meeden H-frame easel, I am considering purchasing this model. While using it, did you have any issues with your feet (toes) bumping into the front crossbar?
Good question @lindac.9880 My foot bumped the crossbar a couple of times when I started using this easel. But, I quickly learned where to keep my feet (muscle memory being what it is, that's how it is using any new piece of equipment). I bring this easel with me when I do a demo at a gallery or museum. I love using an easel I'm comfortable with and not using one I have to get used to. Happy Painting!!
Thanks Steve. There are a huge number of easels out there to choose from. Your video helped me in making a decision for my next purchase. Do you have a setup preference for when you paint outdoors?
Oh sure I do. It's been on my video list to do one about my plein air set up. But to give you a hint, I presently use the Strata pochade box for my outdoor painting setup. It's fabulous!
May I ask what brand of floor easel you use and who the manufacturer is? Also, would you let us know the benefits of your easel? Thank you so much. Love those paintings of yours!!
Hi @NIGEL664 My professional easel is a Hughes Model 3000 and you can find it on this page: hugheseasels.com/products.html It's a large easel that can handle very large canvases. I regularly paint 60" paintings (it can handle much larger paintings) on it and they are manageable because of the counterweight system that enables me to move these large heavy paintings with one finger, up, down, and side to side. According to the Hughes website, it's now retailing for $4,299.00
@Holyfuckingshit40000 there is play in the support brace that allows you to tighten it straight or crooked if you want to. I tighten the bottom support brace first, put the canvas in place, then lower the top brace into place.
I feel the need to mention that you might be able to paint with two paintings on this easel, if you are sitting, as you paint on painting on the bottom. This will only work if your painting is not too large since you'll have to almost be on your knees to paint along the bottom of your canvas. But, hey, you do you!
Love your studio Steve! Thanks for the review, i've been contemplating an easel, this is helpful.
Thank you! I love my studio too 🙃. I'm really glad to hear this helped you. Even if you decide to go a different way, it always helps to hear what other artists look for and find important in their tools. Paint on and best of luck with your search! ~S.
Nice review !! I have just bought and assembled this very model and overall I am quite happy with it !! I too, encountered the swinging “problem” from the base of the frame, hence my searching for an explanatory video … which you nailed for me !!! Thank you for your detailedbreview … it absolutely helped !!
IKR? That swinging problem almost sunk me, lol! Glad I could help.
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Although it HAS helped, I can’t help feeling that it is a design flaw !! I personally prefer the option of a slightly leaning angle to work on and as much as I fiddled with knobs etc I couldn’t solve the riddle … perhaps there is a way but it eluded me !! Ive now opted to secure the swing with a small 2” G-Clamp on the cross bars !! It actually works well !! If you figure solve the riddle tho please let me know … Otherwise I’m actually quite pleased with the rig !! Once again .. Thanks
Great review ,Iam a great fan of your channel and your art,thanks Steve
Thank you so much! I love being able to make these videos and share what I've learned in my life spent making art. Have a ball living a creative life and paint on!!
Hey Steve. Great review on the easel. Very thorough.
I am looking forward to the mountain lion painting video.
Thanks Karen! I've got the mountain lion painting all recorded, I just need to cut it together and edit the video with a voiceover. Much appreciated!
Thank you for the review on the Meeden H-frame easel, I am considering purchasing this model. While using it, did you have any issues with your feet (toes) bumping into the front crossbar?
Good question @lindac.9880 My foot bumped the crossbar a couple of times when I started using this easel. But, I quickly learned where to keep my feet (muscle memory being what it is, that's how it is using any new piece of equipment). I bring this easel with me when I do a demo at a gallery or museum. I love using an easel I'm comfortable with and not using one I have to get used to. Happy Painting!!
Well done review, thanks!
Thanks Steve. There are a huge number of easels out there to choose from. Your video helped me in making a decision for my next purchase. Do you have a setup preference for when you paint outdoors?
Oh sure I do. It's been on my video list to do one about my plein air set up. But to give you a hint, I presently use the Strata pochade box for my outdoor painting setup. It's fabulous!
Thank you
May I ask what brand of floor easel you use and who the manufacturer is? Also, would you let us know the benefits of your easel? Thank you so much. Love those paintings of yours!!
Hi @NIGEL664 My professional easel is a Hughes Model 3000 and you can find it on this page: hugheseasels.com/products.html
It's a large easel that can handle very large canvases. I regularly paint 60" paintings (it can handle much larger paintings) on it and they are manageable because of the counterweight system that enables me to move these large heavy paintings with one finger, up, down, and side to side. According to the Hughes website, it's now retailing for $4,299.00
The tray looks like it has a lot of play side-to-side when you loosen it to adjust the height. Are you able to tighten it down in a crooked position?
@Holyfuckingshit40000 there is play in the support brace that allows you to tighten it straight or crooked if you want to. I tighten the bottom support brace first, put the canvas in place, then lower the top brace into place.
That’s the easel I bought. I like it but I wish I’d bought a better one.
Also, I wished I’d watch the entire video because that exactly what I didn’t like about this easel 🙄