Advanced Series Oil and Acrylic Easels --Especially Designed for Outdoor Use
En Plein Air Pro’s ‘Advanced Series’ Oil and Acrylic Easel handles canvas panels or stretched canvas up to 12” x 16” or down to 6” x 8” (the most popular range for outdoor painting). This easel (12.25” x 15.75”) and adjustable panel holder are made of tough ABS material (not wood which can warp or crack). Easel has ¼” 20 thread mount to fit a standard photo-tripod. Lightweight and portable, the easel and panel holder weigh 1.5 lbs.
A handy Table Leg (included) held by a magnet, converts this easel to a table easel for studio or hotel room use. The ‘Advanced Series’ Oil and Acrylic Easel attaches easily to the included SUNPAK 8001ut Tripod–a full size medium duty version with geared center column, locking metal leg braces and oversize 1” leg diameter for addedstability. Tripod closes to 22.6” and weighs just 3.3 lbs.
(extra quick-disconnect shoe included)
The ‘Advanced Series’ Oil and Acrylic Palette is lightweight, functional, and truly unique. Palette Frame is constructed of tough thermoformed ¼” ABS material and features a 6 hole brush holder next to the tripod legs. The mixing surface is a neutral gray PVC, for easy clean-up and ideal for color mixing comparisons in outdoor light. At 15.25” x 9.5”, this palette offers over 144 sq. in. of mixing area. This unique design incorporates a black PVC slide on cover that allows transport of wet paint to and from the field. This cover, when reversed underneath the palette, becomes the holder for a turps jar. This new Turps Jar is made of lightweight PPG plastic (not glass). It comes equipped with a butyl rubber sealing gasket and wire locking lid. Turps jar is 2 7/8” diameter and holds 7 oz. The palette, cover and turps jar have a total weight of 2 lbs. 2 oz.
“Whether you are exploring the back country of America or the back roads of Europe, this lightweight ‘Oil and Acrylic Easel System’ will meet the needs of the most adventurous painter.”
– Eric Michaels NWS, OPA & PSA |
The easel, panel holder, oil and acrylic palette, turps jar, and tripod all fit neatly inside the included ‘Advanced Series’ Carry-All Bag, with plenty of room for paints, brushes and more. The bag, which is made of heavy-duty Cordura, measures 12”H x 27”W x 12”D and features 3 exterior pockets and a shoulder strap.
The total weight of easel, palette and tripod is a super light 7 lbs.
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