How to Set Up a French Easel

Robert Lewis, plein air painter, demonstrates his approach to setting up a French easel. Follow this method to easily set up an easel in less than a minute or so.
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About this video:
In this video, we show the easiest method for setting up a French easel. Follow the body position and sequence for the quickest and most efficient method for setting up this awkward piece of equipment. Once it is up, you have a great workstation.
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[@samicooke510]

I've just place an order for my first French easel as I am starting to adventure outside my studio. Great demo thanks.

[@lindamoriarty8944]

Omg thankyou so much. I tried to put this up by myself and cried. This helped me so much hahaha

[@robertlewisart]

Yep. It’s tricky!

[@willowrain47]

Thank you for your demonstration video Robert. :) I just received my first French Box Easel and it was very intimidating. Still is. Your video has been very helpful. :)

[@shedinagarage]

Really appreciate this, I particlarly like the pallette modification.

[@robertlewisart]

Thanks. Not hard to make. It's quarter inch masonite or hardboard. Put another layer on the bottom to fit in the drawer to keep it in place. The folding part is optional. Cut a large hole for the trash on one side and many different sized holes on the other for brushes.

[@rcsart6409]

Thanks Robert, just purchasing a box easel and my first addition will be something like this.

[@gunahebbar5268]

Thank you Robert.

[@hairdebi]

Michael Hodgins has a real good video on how to set up a French easel

[@Ronney-Aragundi]

awesome video

[@robertlewisart]

Thanks, Ronney.