In a recent post I described the plein air easel used by Doug Braithwaite at his workshop. He places his panels on a back board, simply resting on a small ledge. It gives him freedom to work with his panels and use his T square in a unique and interesting way.
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Doug Braithwaite working at his easel |
I modified my Art Box plein air panel holder to carry a back board with a small ledge. Took it for a run today and really liked the freedom to move the panel and have full access to the edges without clips holding it.
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Art Box unmodified with panel held by clips |
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Modified with addition of back board to rest panels |
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Back side holding back board |
I also modified my Jack Richeson easel, adding a removable back board and shelf and created a palette extension with a glass mixing surface.
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Modified Richeson easel - the one I use for oils |
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Panel resting on ledge without attachment and free to move |
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panel turned on side for easier working |
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Glass palette extended working surface |
What holds the panel on the top?
ReplyDeleteHi. There is a wooden holder that slides vertically. Go to the webpage for Art Box and you can see the vids. Good simple system
ReplyDeletehttp://artboxandpanel.com/