OMG! I just got my Soho Pochade box today (a birthday present from my husband) and it is AMAZING!! It's so much better than I expected. I'm going to do a full review of it on my channel, but for those who are on the fence, here are some answers to concerns that I had before ordering it: 1) It's very sturdy on the tripod. I just have a regular, cheap tripod and my box is staying level perfectly well - I haven't had an issue with it leaning forward. If you find that your box does that when you get it, it's an issue with the tripod, not the box. First try tightening the tripod's long handle before getting upset; that long handle keeps the tripod's head level. 2) I've only had it for one day, mind you, but so far, the easel is staying up very well when holding both sizes of watercolor sketchbook that I use for plein air (9"x12" and 6"x9"). They're both heavy, compared to a panel, so if it stays up when holding them, I wouldn't expect it to have a problem with panels. I'm going to try my watercolor block next and I'll update this comment. Since the knobs used to tighten the easel use screws, it's possible that they'll get stripped over time, so if that happens, I'll probably get a bracket to secure the easel when it's up. 3) Fellow lefties will be happy to hear that you can put the brush holder tray on the left side and it stays very securely. This made me especially happy, since it's impossible to find art supplies and equipment that's lefty-friendly. 4) I can't begin to say how much I love that towel holder (I use cloth towels, but it's meant for a paper towel roll). It holds cloth towels also and it's not too long, like I was concerned about. If you use a cloth towel, you can use the box's carrying strap instead, which hangs at the same height as the towel holder, if you want something thicker to hold your towel. 5) It's heavy (6 pounds empty & almost 7 pounds fully loaded with watercolor supplies - I weighed it :) ), so you'll only want to use the handle when you're going short distances. But when you use the thick strap to carry it on your shoulder, it doesn't feel heavy on the shoulders at all - it feels lighter than my plein air backpack. 6) The only downside that I've seen so far is that it came with a nick in the wood. It was packed really well inside of the box, but it's this gorgeous cherrywood that feels very delicate. So it's really beautiful, but it's going to be a bummer when it starts getting easily beaten up on plein air trips. I'll probably shellack mine before I start taking it out to protect the wood. So far I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it!
I got one as a gift from my son... beautiful to behold but out in the field and on the tripod not practical... This type of pochade is good for table top ... buy an old fashion French easel , that is better... and if you can find one that was manufactured “pre- Chinese made “ about 1968 or before...That is the best...QUALITY IS REALLY GREAT...especially those made in Spain, France, or England...👍🏻. BTW this Soho, Meeden are all made in China... oh, BTW, those European French art boxes are now all made in China... SAD the quality was sacrificed. I hope Art Suppliers here in USA would manufacture Quality art supplies made in USA again... Just A-wish on my part.
Cool! I ordered one of these boxes, & it will hopefully arrive by the end of this week. I'm happy to have watched this video so that I know what everything is for. As someone who's starting to paint again after decades of not painting, it'll be good to have a decent place in which to store all my supplies, both when I go out & when painting at home, as well as when they're just sitting awaiting my next painting session.
Your fantastic review totally sold me on this!! Soooo much cheaper than the Guerilla AND it actually comes with everything one could need. Thanks for making us all salivate and want one. LOL
How much does it weigh and will it topple over on a tripod? Please let me know.... also could you slide a glass palette in there instead don’t like the wood? Thank you in advance 🙏
My apologies for the last response. The weight of the SoHo Pochade box is 6.17lbs empty, making it lightweight and super portable. This Pochade Box is specifically designed to be used on a tripod or a table, and the weight is balanced/distributed to be exceptionally stable when tripod mounted (please see our page in the link below, we also feature the box with a tripod kit that is perfect for it, at a significant cost savings over buying it separately). You could place a plexi or glass sheet over the inner wood palette if you prefer, or even tape a grey palette paper onto it to make an easy-clean painting surface-- the wood needs to remain beneath, however, to ensure the supplies below stay secured in their storage compartment when the box is closed. www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-plein-aire-pochade-box-easel
Love this item and have bought Soho products before and am very satisfied with them. My question here is how does the tripod attach? would love to see a demonstration of that. Plus is it using a camera tripod or does Soho sell a tripod to use with this pochade?
Is there any chance you might do a video on the scout version? Ive looked at the website and read the specs but im not sure how it differs from this one exactly.
Our video department is currently working on a video showing off the SoHo Scout Pochade Box features. We will upload that video soon. Thank you for suggesting a comparison video of the two Pochade boxes. The Scout is a slimmer, more streamlined pochade box weighing only 5.4lbs empty, while the original box weighs 10.08 lbs. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our Pochade boxes, and we apologize for any inconvenience the video delay might cause you. Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the video is posted!
Sorry about my last question. I'm looking for a video on the scout pochade by SoHo. I'm trying to find out if the easel only locks in one position. I can't quite understand that this box doesn't have the same sliding brackets as on the larger box in this video. Thx
Thank you for contacting us. We have not released a video for the SoHo Scout Pochade Box yet, but we plan to upload that video in the future. Compared to the original SoHo Plein Air Pochade Box, the SoHo Scout has many different features, and one of them is the sure-lock angle hinge. You can not set the Scout Pochade lid at different open angles; it has only one open setting. The sure-lock angle hinge ensures a comfortable working angle that won't change or move while painting. You might want to consider the original SoHo Plein Air Pochade Box if you need a pochade box lid with an adjustable angle.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply The other box is just too heavy. I only wanted one with a supply box but the locking hinge is too limiting for my needs. I will design a supply box that can mount to the tripod and then the box I have will fit onto that, perhaps the pochade easel could be a lid itself while mounted. Thx
Thanks for the question Paul. If you look on the SoHo Scout Pochade Box product page: www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-scout-pochade-box-easel you'll find one.
Dear Debra G, The removable palette has a surface area of 10 X 12" inches and measures 10-9/16" X 12-1/16." Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
@@towardsthelight4919 What a great question. You could place a 9x12" glass palette on top of the removable wood palette. The glass palette will add to your box's overall weight, so you should keep that in mind when planing painting trips. We sell a 9x12" New Wave Posh Glass Palette on this page of our website. www.jerrysartarama.com/new-wave-posh-glass-tabletop-palettes
Hola Cris. Realizamos envíos internacionales. Toda nuestra información de precios aparece en la moneda de los Estados Unidos en nuestro sitio web. Deberá usar una calculadora de conversión de euros para ver cuál será su total en USD. Las tarifas de envío internacional se determinan durante el proceso de pago en función de las dimensiones, el peso y el destino del paquete. En algunos casos, un representante de servicio al cliente puede comunicarse con usted después de que nuestro sistema haya recibido el pedido. Dependiendo de su país, puede incurrir en tarifas adicionales, como tarifas de corretaje, impuestos y aranceles. Consulte con su gobierno local sobre los posibles costos. Tenga en cuenta que los artículos de envío directo NO están disponibles para envíos internacionales. Los artículos de Drop Ship se indican en las páginas de los productos con un "icono D" marrón. Además, no podemos enviar cepillos de pelo natural fuera de los EE. UU. In case Google translate is mistaken, here's the English version: We do ship internationally. All of our pricing information is listed in United States currency on our website. You will need to use a euro conversion calculator to see what your total will be in USD. International shipping rates are determined during the checkout process based on package dimensions, weight, and destination. In some instances, a customer service representative may contact you after our system has received the order. Depending on your country, you may incur additional fees such as brokerage fees, taxes, and duties. Please check with your local government on the possible costs. Please note: drop-ship items are NOT Available for International Shipping. Drop Ship items are indicated on product pages with a brown "D Icon." Also we cannot ship natural hair brushes out of the US.
Hello, is it a bad idea to leave the easel standing all the time? As in everyday, every hour, and every minute. Will it damage it or will it have the same effect if you continue to pack it up every time you're done painting?
Dear Nhi- Unlike a traditional French Easel that will have issues with the legs moving or lowering over time if it remains set up, The SoHo Pochade Box and Tripod are incredibly compact by comparison, and perfectly calibrated to remain stable for work, whether inside or outside. Because the box is only 6.17 lbs empty, even with the storage compartments holding supplies it would still be light enough to remain on it's tripod set up, constantly. I think the biggest issue would be ensuring your tripod is adjusted and tightened tightly (the angle of the box can be adjusted, so you would want that nice and tight so it would not slope or slip), and check it for tightness at the end of every session to ensure nothing has loosened up with use. Please note that this rugged tripod was designed specifically for use with our SoHo Pochade Box, and use with another brand tripod may have different results! The combo set can be purchased together at a better price than separately, here... www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-plein-aire-pochade-box-easel
"Fell for the shinny box"! bought this rubbish about a year ago. stored it at room tempeture and when I took it out to use it all the veneure had lifted and split, plus cheap chrome brass fittings"!
We would like to help find a resolution for the issue you're having if possible. Please contact us at 1-800-827-8478 or cs@jerrysartarama.com where our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you!
You would think if you are in the business of selling products you would invest in a few studio lights to actually get your products out of the darkness. They are really cheap now with the whole youtuber culture. So many of your productions leave the products completely in the dark. It's an easy fix.
Thanks for your comment Tasha. We understand that it's harder to see some of the details of the box due to the nature of the darker stain. Perhaps you can look on this page and see things better. There are videos on the VIDEO TAB (www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-scout-pochade-box-easel) Thank you for the feedback, we heard what our customers have asked for and have actually updated out lighting systems since this video was made years ago so the details of all our products are easier to view.
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@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply I bought this Soho red cherry box. I wrote you. I ordered via Amazon. This video sold me. But, Jerry! Please be honest. Is this a piece of junk? I received a message from a customer who mentioned to save my $$$$. Please respond. I'm concerned as ordered yesterday.
@@lizdouglas1952 Thank you for contacting us. The SoHo Plein Aire Pochade Box Easel was specially designed for our customers. Our design team spent over a year refining the design of the box. The pochade box is one of our proprietary easels, and we think that it is an excellent easel for use on a tripod. I hope that this information is helpful. Please call our customer service department if you have any questions about the order that you placed yesterday. It is best to buy direct from us online at Jerry's so that our highly trained customer service team can service and look up your orders.
PLEASE NOTE: We do ship worldwide but as of right now due to major delays by carriers sending orders overseas or across borders we are unable to get the orders to you. Sorry as this is out of our control at the moment and it saddens us :-( We are doing the best we can and we are terribly sorry that we can’t ship our orders over to you but we will soon again when things open back up. We look forward to serving you soon!
OMG! I just got my Soho Pochade box today (a birthday present from my husband) and it is AMAZING!! It's so much better than I expected. I'm going to do a full review of it on my channel, but for those who are on the fence, here are some answers to concerns that I had before ordering it:
1) It's very sturdy on the tripod. I just have a regular, cheap tripod and my box is staying level perfectly well - I haven't had an issue with it leaning forward. If you find that your box does that when you get it, it's an issue with the tripod, not the box. First try tightening the tripod's long handle before getting upset; that long handle keeps the tripod's head level.
2) I've only had it for one day, mind you, but so far, the easel is staying up very well when holding both sizes of watercolor sketchbook that I use for plein air (9"x12" and 6"x9"). They're both heavy, compared to a panel, so if it stays up when holding them, I wouldn't expect it to have a problem with panels. I'm going to try my watercolor block next and I'll update this comment. Since the knobs used to tighten the easel use screws, it's possible that they'll get stripped over time, so if that happens, I'll probably get a bracket to secure the easel when it's up.
3) Fellow lefties will be happy to hear that you can put the brush holder tray on the left side and it stays very securely. This made me especially happy, since it's impossible to find art supplies and equipment that's lefty-friendly.
4) I can't begin to say how much I love that towel holder (I use cloth towels, but it's meant for a paper towel roll). It holds cloth towels also and it's not too long, like I was concerned about. If you use a cloth towel, you can use the box's carrying strap instead, which hangs at the same height as the towel holder, if you want something thicker to hold your towel.
5) It's heavy (6 pounds empty & almost 7 pounds fully loaded with watercolor supplies - I weighed it :) ), so you'll only want to use the handle when you're going short distances. But when you use the thick strap to carry it on your shoulder, it doesn't feel heavy on the shoulders at all - it feels lighter than my plein air backpack.
6) The only downside that I've seen so far is that it came with a nick in the wood. It was packed really well inside of the box, but it's this gorgeous cherrywood that feels very delicate. So it's really beautiful, but it's going to be a bummer when it starts getting easily beaten up on plein air trips. I'll probably shellack mine before I start taking it out to protect the wood.
So far I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it!
Thanks so much Amberwing Art. We appreciate it and YOU! Keep Creating.
I love how enthusiastic she is. ❤
I've been trying to find a good Pochade, and one with a good detailed video. Found it here. That was a very good presentation. I'm sold!
Glad it was helpful!
I got one as a gift from my son... beautiful to behold but out in the field and on the tripod not practical... This type of pochade is good for table top ... buy an old fashion French easel , that is better... and if you can find one that was manufactured “pre- Chinese made “ about 1968 or before...That is the best...QUALITY IS REALLY GREAT...especially those made in Spain, France, or England...👍🏻. BTW this Soho, Meeden are all made in China... oh, BTW, those European French art boxes are now all made in China... SAD the quality was sacrificed. I hope Art Suppliers here in USA would manufacture Quality art supplies made in USA again... Just A-wish on my part.
redmichiko hi could you please tell me what problems you had in the field was thinking of getting one let me know thanks in advance 🙏
Cool! I ordered one of these boxes, & it will hopefully arrive by the end of this week. I'm happy to have watched this video so that I know what everything is for. As someone who's starting to paint again after decades of not painting, it'll be good to have a decent place in which to store all my supplies, both when I go out & when painting at home, as well as when they're just sitting awaiting my next painting session.
We hope your enjoying it Michelle.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply I am, thank-you. It's a beautiful colour & helps inspire me. 🤗
Beautiful design and excellent review. I love your presentation and enthusiasm. Very infectious. I think I'm going to have to get one of these.
Thank you so much!
Your fantastic review totally sold me on this!! Soooo much cheaper than the Guerilla AND it actually comes with everything one could need. Thanks for making us all salivate and want one. LOL
AND I JUST GOT IT ON SALE!! BOOM!
Hope you enjoy it!
That's what I am talking about!
Bought it, use it, love it!
Great to hear Wrong End of the Rainbow. Keep creating!
How much does it weigh and will it topple over on a tripod? Please let me know.... also could you slide a glass palette in there instead don’t like the wood? Thank you in advance 🙏
My apologies for the last response. The weight of the SoHo Pochade box is 6.17lbs empty, making it lightweight and super portable. This Pochade Box is specifically designed to be used on a tripod or a table, and the weight is balanced/distributed to be exceptionally stable when tripod mounted (please see our page in the link below, we also feature the box with a tripod kit that is perfect for it, at a significant cost savings over buying it separately). You could place a plexi or glass sheet over the inner wood palette if you prefer, or even tape a grey palette paper onto it to make an easy-clean painting surface-- the wood needs to remain beneath, however, to ensure the supplies below stay secured in their storage compartment when the box is closed. www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-plein-aire-pochade-box-easel
Love this item and have bought Soho products before and am very satisfied with them. My question here is how does the tripod attach? would love to see a demonstration of that. Plus is it using a camera tripod or does Soho sell a tripod to use with this pochade?
Thanks for the question Jane. This video should help: ua-cam.com/video/Q7G7qISEmVA/v-deo.html
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Is there any chance you might do a video on the scout version? Ive looked at the website and read the specs but im not sure how it differs from this one exactly.
Our video department is currently working on a video showing off the SoHo Scout Pochade Box features. We will upload that video soon. Thank you for suggesting a comparison video of the two Pochade boxes. The Scout is a slimmer, more streamlined pochade box weighing only 5.4lbs empty, while the original box weighs 10.08 lbs. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our Pochade boxes, and we apologize for any inconvenience the video delay might cause you. Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the video is posted!
Do these Soho pochade boxes fit on most tripods?
Yes! They come with a universal tripod mount so you should have no issue!
Where can buy it, I need it
Hello! You can find the SoHo Plein Aire Pochade Box here: www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-plein-aire-pochade-box-easel
Sorry about my last question. I'm looking for a video on the scout pochade by SoHo. I'm trying to find out if the easel only locks in one position. I can't quite understand that this box doesn't have the same sliding brackets as on the larger box in this video. Thx
Thank you for contacting us. We have not released a video for the SoHo Scout Pochade Box yet, but we plan to upload that video in the future. Compared to the original SoHo Plein Air Pochade Box, the SoHo Scout has many different features, and one of them is the sure-lock angle hinge. You can not set the Scout Pochade lid at different open angles; it has only one open setting. The sure-lock angle hinge ensures a comfortable working angle that won't change or move while painting. You might want to consider the original SoHo Plein Air Pochade Box if you need a pochade box lid with an adjustable angle.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply The other box is just too heavy. I only wanted one with a supply box but the locking hinge is too limiting for my needs. I will design a supply box that can mount to the tripod and then the box I have will fit onto that, perhaps the pochade easel could be a lid itself while mounted. Thx
Do you have a review of the SoHo Scout Pochade?
Thanks for the question Paul. If you look on the SoHo Scout Pochade Box
product page: www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-scout-pochade-box-easel
you'll find one.
How big is the palette surface? I love this box can’t wait to get one
Dear Debra G, The removable palette has a surface area of 10 X 12" inches and measures 10-9/16" X 12-1/16." Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Mary Starke can you put a glass palette on top?
@@towardsthelight4919 What a great question. You could place a 9x12" glass palette on top of the removable wood palette. The glass palette will add to your box's overall weight, so you should keep that in mind when planing painting trips. We sell a 9x12" New Wave Posh Glass Palette on this page of our website. www.jerrysartarama.com/new-wave-posh-glass-tabletop-palettes
Removable Pallate 10 9/16" X 12 1/16"
@@marystarke6735 thank you, I bought one in October last year. I love it, it’s a great box.
Quisiera comprar vivo en España, es posible? No puedo ver precios en euros €. Gracias
Hola Cris. Realizamos envíos internacionales. Toda nuestra información de precios aparece en la moneda de los Estados Unidos en nuestro sitio web. Deberá usar una calculadora de conversión de euros para ver cuál será su total en USD. Las tarifas de envío internacional se determinan durante el proceso de pago en función de las dimensiones, el peso y el destino del paquete. En algunos casos, un representante de servicio al cliente puede comunicarse con usted después de que nuestro sistema haya recibido el pedido. Dependiendo de su país, puede incurrir en tarifas adicionales, como tarifas de corretaje, impuestos y aranceles. Consulte con su gobierno local sobre los posibles costos. Tenga en cuenta que los artículos de envío directo NO están disponibles para envíos internacionales. Los artículos de Drop Ship se indican en las páginas de los productos con un "icono D" marrón. Además, no podemos enviar cepillos de pelo natural fuera de los EE. UU.
In case Google translate is mistaken, here's the English version: We do ship internationally. All of our pricing information is listed in United States currency on our website. You will need to use a euro conversion calculator to see what your total will be in USD. International shipping rates are determined during the checkout process based on package dimensions, weight, and destination. In some instances, a customer service representative may contact you after our system has received the order. Depending on your country, you may incur additional fees such as brokerage fees, taxes, and duties. Please check with your local government on the possible costs. Please note: drop-ship items are NOT Available for International Shipping. Drop Ship items are indicated on product pages with a brown "D Icon." Also we cannot ship natural hair brushes out of the US.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply thank you
Needs to hold bigger canvas and the bottom holder in the canvas needs to be longer for better stability
Thanks for your input Kevin.
Hello, is it a bad idea to leave the easel standing all the time? As in everyday, every hour, and every minute. Will it damage it or will it have the same effect if you continue to pack it up every time you're done painting?
Dear Nhi- Unlike a traditional French Easel that will have issues with the legs moving or lowering over time if it remains set up, The SoHo Pochade Box and Tripod are incredibly compact by comparison, and perfectly calibrated to remain stable for work, whether inside or outside. Because the box is only 6.17 lbs empty, even with the storage compartments holding supplies it would still be light enough to remain on it's tripod set up, constantly. I think the biggest issue would be ensuring your tripod is adjusted and tightened tightly (the angle of the box can be adjusted, so you would want that nice and tight so it would not slope or slip), and check it for tightness at the end of every session to ensure nothing has loosened up with use. Please note that this rugged tripod was designed specifically for use with our SoHo Pochade Box, and use with another brand tripod may have different results! The combo set can be purchased together at a better price than separately, here... www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-plein-aire-pochade-box-easel
"Fell for the shinny box"! bought this rubbish about a year ago. stored it at room tempeture and when I took it out to use it all the veneure had lifted and split, plus cheap chrome brass fittings"!
We would like to help find a resolution for the issue you're having if possible. Please contact us at 1-800-827-8478 or cs@jerrysartarama.com where our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you!
You would think if you are in the business of selling products you would invest in a few studio lights to actually get your products out of the darkness. They are really cheap now with the whole youtuber culture. So many of your productions leave the products completely in the dark. It's an easy fix.
Thanks for your comment Tasha. We understand that it's harder to see some of the details of the box due to the nature of the darker stain. Perhaps you can look on this page and see things better. There are videos on the VIDEO TAB (www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-scout-pochade-box-easel) Thank you for the feedback, we heard what our customers have asked for and have actually updated out lighting systems since this video was made years ago so the details of all our products are easier to view.
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Me too.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply I am in Vietnam and cannot reach your website.
@@JerrysartaramaArtSupply I bought this Soho red cherry box. I wrote you. I ordered via Amazon. This video sold me. But, Jerry! Please be honest. Is this a piece of junk? I received a message from a customer who mentioned to save my $$$$. Please respond. I'm concerned as ordered yesterday.
@@lizdouglas1952 Thank you for contacting us. The SoHo Plein Aire Pochade Box Easel was specially designed for our customers. Our design team spent over a year refining the design of the box. The pochade box is one of our proprietary easels, and we think that it is an excellent easel for use on a tripod. I hope that this information is helpful. Please call our customer service department if you have any questions about the order that you placed yesterday. It is best to buy direct from us online at Jerry's so that our highly trained customer service team can service and look up your orders.
PLEASE NOTE: We do ship worldwide but as of right now due to major delays by carriers sending orders overseas or across borders we are unable to get the orders to you.
Sorry as this is out of our control at the moment and it saddens us :-(
We are doing the best we can and we are terribly sorry that we can’t ship our orders over to you but we will soon again when things open back up.
We look forward to serving you soon!