Which Easel Should I Buy?! Part 1

This is an overview and a few questions to ask yourself when buying a new easel. I hope it helps! There are so many options out there and they are all pretty great. Check out Part 2 for a look at a list of easels I made.

Part 2 Video:

Easel Masterlist:

My name is Kenneth Yarus and I am a painter from Montana. I love to get out into nature and bring my paints along. I am hoping to share my adventures and how I paint with the world. Thanks for watching!

[leahevergreenart]

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.

[marcusberndt]

Damn Buddy.... spending some quality time making those vids. Awesome

[pattybilyeu]

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!!

[diamondprettygirl]

You made me laugh. I have a lot and need more.

[-laurel]

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!

[awatercolourist]

Thanks so much for making this video. You have provided some very valid and relevant points. By the way, love your style 😃.

[terrychancellor]

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! 😂😂😂

[cheryllapham]

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!

[vsmochent]

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!

[elisabethseeger]

Doesn’t mAtter - painting matters DO it!

[carolyncorbo]

For me a very important feature is weight