Hello from Central ⛵⛵ Lakes Region New Hampshire. I just inherited my aunt's Grumbacher 286. Thank you for this informative and helpful video. I want to paint both indoors and outdoors. Your tips are brilliant! ~ Diane
how the fuck do you “unclip the front legs”?? You show this as if its so easy, completely ignoring that some things that are obvious to you are actually very confusing to someone who just bought this.
I just bought this at a thrift store for $13 full of high quality watercolor, oil, acrylic and gouache!!! I paint outside all the time I just couldn’t afford one, I am so excited!
You show that you can carry your easel (and paint, brushes, etc.) on your shoulder but... what about your canvas(es) ? In your other hand? in a backpack? What's a good method to and from (wet paint?) your painting location?
I bought one over 25 years ago. it was expensive then but has given excellent service, both as a studio easel, or portable for demonstrations. I thought it was made in Italy but seems I am wrong there. Superb quality!
Wow, I love your additions to your French box Easel I am especially impressed with your invention of the brush holder. I shall certainly be making some additions to my box. Many thanks for sharing. JB (UK). The only thing different I may need is an attached mini bar.
What is the black stripy thingy wrapped around one leg's middle part? I managed to hit my foot and crack the leg in the same place and worried that the crack will spread. Can you offer a solution sir? Thank you. (I see people soaking the french easel in water and paint which chills my heart...How can you do that to a wooden marvel :)
Thank you for making this so simple. I just bought a french box easel and even with the instructions I couldn't figure out how to set it up. Now I know! Can't wait to start painting now 😍 🤗
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I have bought three of these in my lifetime and they have all been awful. They are heavy, awkward and sooner or later - and mostly sooner - the mechanics fail due to poor construction and materials. And I have bought top of the range products.They may last longer in warmer drier climates but in the UK they are rubbish. There are much better ideas out their now.
I added 2 wheels to mine so I can pull it. I’m old and can’t carry it far. I also ordered plastics knobs from amazon to replace the nuts on the legs to make them easier to tighten up
No one ever questions that these easels are made out of wood as they were a long time ago. So heavy. Plus they fall apart or fall open when you pick them up. A lighter material would be great but not aluminum.
A very useful video. Thanks a lot! Is it okay to use acrylic painting brushes to paint oil painting instead? oil painting brushes seem to lose its shape more than acrylic painting brushes
I replaced the round screws with 5mm butterfly screws , makes it easier to screw everything together , I also recommend buying 2 of these French box easels , you never know when one is going to fall and break
