A compact painting space on your table
This Meeden H-frame tabletop easel lifts your canvas or panel above the table, giving you an inclined working surface and a useful view of the composition. It is made of solid beechwood and supplied assembled. Its rectangular base and rear support form the tabletop setup. Use it for oil or acrylic studies, drawing on a rigid backing or displaying a small painting.
Choosing a canvas or panel
The upper canvas holder slides along the centre mast and adjusts for work up to approximately 58.4 cm high. Rest the canvas or panel on the lower support and set the upper holder to suit. Check the thickness of your panel or stretcher as well as its height: the stated height is not a universal thickness capacity. Loose paper needs your own rigid drawing board or suitable backing.
Setting the working angle
Choose one of seven inclined working positions, from approximately 41° to 78°. Put the whole base on a level, firm table and seat the rear support in the corresponding notches on both sides. Choose the angle before placing your work and check that the support is seated properly. Secure the adjustable holder without pressing it against a freshly painted edge.
Painting, drawing and display
A steeper position helps you judge proportions and work with a brush. A lower position may feel more comfortable for drawing on a panel. For thin, watery paint, choose an angle suited to your approach and try it on a test piece first. The working positions are inclined; folding flat is for storage. Adjust your table height and seat too, so that you can reach the work comfortably.
Folding and comparing easels
Remove your work and loose supplies before lifting the support from its notches and folding the easel flat towards its base. Let wet paint dry or store the painting separately. Protect the wood from spills and remove paint residue before it dries in the hinges or adjustment points. Choose your own paint, brushes and painting surface.
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