Thank you for offering the spreadsheet of all the easels. I appreciate very much all the time and effort you put into making it. It is so very helpful!!
Having the right tripod/easel size is key. Nothing worse than having a sore body while painting. Great video, loved the personality and humour you added.
Can't wait to see those easel reviews! I was just on Jerry's website the other day looking at easels, this video and the spreadsheet helped so much to limit my options. Thanks a lot Kenneth!
Love this! By the way, your spreadsheet was SO helpful in helping me decide on an easel. Originally was going to go with Daytripper until I found out he's all into conspiracy theories (no thank you) and then decided EasyL but the one I wanted was on back order with no foreseeable date of return (oversees hardware was being held hostage in a shipping crate I'm sure). So I went with the Ugo. So far I really like it but will probably switch out the plastic palette for the glass as the plastic just isn't as smooth as I would like. Also considering possibly getting a wood palette cut for it. My dream easel, definitely the EdgePro but I need to up my game and selling before shelling out that much!! LOL!! Have you done a thorough study of tripods? That's my next purchase. I have a pretty sturdy one that I've had since the day of the big VHS video cameras and it works well but I'm sure there are better options for plein air painting...seems like too many options frankly, overwhelming!! Thanks for making these videos, I've referred my students and friends to them recently as they are not only informative but fun as well!!! Kudos for having the courage to wear a metallic jumpsuit! 😂😂😂
Hey thanks so much for the comment and for sharing my videos. I'm so glad you found them helpful! Yeah- the daytripper is an excellent video but he certainly took a turn back in 2020. I'm glad you settled for the Ugo. It is an excellent easel. As far as tripods go- no I haven't had time to make a video about that. There are soooo many options. The same issue remains- lightweight comes with a stability cost. I have a Manfrotto tripod I use now. It's just aluminum but works well. The number one thing to look for is a clip on the bottom of the main shaft. It is necessary if you want to weigh your system down with your backpack. Otherwise I prefer the clip style legs over the new twist lock. My own preference really. Good luck and happy painting!
@@KennethYarus Hi, I just wanted to add, as you may already know, that a couple brands sell “stone bags” for weighing down your tripod. Soho, the brand at Jerry’s Artarama, has had one for awhile, and I see that Guerrilla Painter has one now too. They’re just triangular pieces of heavy-weight nylon with three straps to attach to each tripod leg, and you can put stones in them to provide some stability, and they also to some extent create an extra spot for setting items. I don’t know how the added stability compares to that created when you have weight pulling straight down from the center of the tripod, but they work pretty well. It’s just one more thing to bring with you (and you need something heavy to put in it) but it’s small and lightweight when packed.
While I love Made in America, I would also consider handmade elsewhere. The most beautiful easel I own was handmade in Korea by CharlieUSK and I own several CupEasels hand manufactured in Canada. But my most used is the U.Go. But my quest continues - probably forever. Thanks for a great video!
Hi ken! barbie's ken be like! hahahaha lol Hi Kenneth, I'm Yusaku, I saw you in Andrew's podcast. You're so cute like George O'malley in Grey's Anatomy hahaha! nice arts though and this is nice which I am also looking for best easel!
@@KennethYarus I’ve had many - Open Box M, Soltek, Guerilla Painter, Sienna Pochade, French Easel full box and half box easels with French Mistress palette, large heavy metal studio easel, Mabef studio easel, and now, as my studio and Mabef half French easel were destroyed in my move, I have a large Edge easel with side trays, and a small Edge easel with trays for plein air that fit in my backpack and a large tripod like folding easel for large outdoor works. Some were more convenient to use than others but none of them affected the quality of my work! I have given many of these easels away to new painters. As you can see, like many people I have been a gear junkie. But now I just get out there and paint. And am enjoying it. It is so incredibly easy to get sucked into the latest elite easel, brushes, hand made pigments and just not use them that much! Many of these easels were just fine.
Thank you for offering the spreadsheet of all the easels. I appreciate very much all the time and effort you put into making it. It is so very helpful!!
I am glad you have found it useful! I just want to help other painters :)
Having the right tripod/easel size is key. Nothing worse than having a sore body while painting. Great video, loved the personality and humour you added.
Thanks for the comment :) Yeah the right gear can make a big difference.
Damn Buddy.... spending some quality time making those vids. Awesome
Thank you! Yes lots of hard work at a computer not my easel 😝
Can't wait to see those easel reviews! I was just on Jerry's website the other day looking at easels, this video and the spreadsheet helped so much to limit my options. Thanks a lot Kenneth!
I am so glad the sheet was helpful to you :) did you pick an easel? I am going to review my alla Prima pochade next :)
You made me laugh. I have a lot and need more.
Thanks so much for making this video. You have provided some very valid and relevant points. By the way, love your style 😃.
Good information - thanks
9:28 God! Now I can’t unsee that 😂
Great video.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! :)
Love this! By the way, your spreadsheet was SO helpful in helping me decide on an easel. Originally was going to go with Daytripper until I found out he's all into conspiracy theories (no thank you) and then decided EasyL but the one I wanted was on back order with no foreseeable date of return (oversees hardware was being held hostage in a shipping crate I'm sure). So I went with the Ugo. So far I really like it but will probably switch out the plastic palette for the glass as the plastic just isn't as smooth as I would like. Also considering possibly getting a wood palette cut for it. My dream easel, definitely the EdgePro but I need to up my game and selling before shelling out that much!! LOL!! Have you done a thorough study of tripods? That's my next purchase. I have a pretty sturdy one that I've had since the day of the big VHS video cameras and it works well but I'm sure there are better options for plein air painting...seems like too many options frankly, overwhelming!! Thanks for making these videos, I've referred my students and friends to them recently as they are not only informative but fun as well!!! Kudos for having the courage to wear a metallic jumpsuit! 😂😂😂
Hey thanks so much for the comment and for sharing my videos. I'm so glad you found them helpful! Yeah- the daytripper is an excellent video but he certainly took a turn back in 2020. I'm glad you settled for the Ugo. It is an excellent easel.
As far as tripods go- no I haven't had time to make a video about that. There are soooo many options. The same issue remains- lightweight comes with a stability cost. I have a Manfrotto tripod I use now. It's just aluminum but works well. The number one thing to look for is a clip on the bottom of the main shaft. It is necessary if you want to weigh your system down with your backpack. Otherwise I prefer the clip style legs over the new twist lock. My own preference really.
Good luck and happy painting!
@@KennethYarus Hi, I just wanted to add, as you may already know, that a couple brands sell “stone bags” for weighing down your tripod. Soho, the brand at Jerry’s Artarama, has had one for awhile, and I see that Guerrilla Painter has one now too. They’re just triangular pieces of heavy-weight nylon with three straps to attach to each tripod leg, and you can put stones in them to provide some stability, and they also to some extent create an extra spot for setting items. I don’t know how the added stability compares to that created when you have weight pulling straight down from the center of the tripod, but they work pretty well. It’s just one more thing to bring with you (and you need something heavy to put in it) but it’s small and lightweight when packed.
While I love Made in America, I would also consider handmade elsewhere. The most beautiful easel I own was handmade in Korea by CharlieUSK and I own several CupEasels hand manufactured in Canada. But my most used is the U.Go. But my quest continues - probably forever. Thanks for a great video!
Hi ken! barbie's ken be like! hahahaha lol Hi Kenneth, I'm Yusaku, I saw you in Andrew's podcast. You're so cute like George O'malley in Grey's Anatomy hahaha! nice arts though and this is nice which I am also looking for best easel!
Awww thank you :) Very kind of you! I hope you found the best easel for YOU! They all have pros and cons
For me a very important feature is weight
Doesn’t mAtter - painting matters DO it!
So true! As I say at the end - it's not the easel that makes the artist. You gotta get out there and paint! What easel do you use?
@@KennethYarus I’ve had many - Open Box M, Soltek, Guerilla Painter, Sienna Pochade, French Easel full box and half box easels with French Mistress palette, large heavy metal studio easel, Mabef studio easel, and now, as my studio and Mabef half French easel were destroyed in my move, I have a large Edge easel with side trays, and a small Edge easel with trays for plein air that fit in my backpack and a large tripod like folding easel for large outdoor works. Some were more convenient to use than others but none of them affected the quality of my work! I have given many of these easels away to new painters. As you can see, like many people I have been a gear junkie. But now I just get out there and paint. And am enjoying it. It is so incredibly easy to get sucked into the latest elite easel, brushes, hand made pigments and just not use them that much! Many of these easels were just fine.
heheh i appreciate this video
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