Plein Air Painting Links

Many plein air painters have more than one easel. They have probably tried all the different types of portable easels and pochade boxes on the market, and some have even made their own. Each artist has their own requirements for an easel, and most serious plein air painters use systems that will carry their paint, panels, and brushes all in one box. The main requirements are that the easel system is lightweight and sturdy.
Here are some of the best easels used by the top plein air artists in California, as well as a few design ideas for easels you can make for yourself if you are on a budget or need something more tailored to your needs. Some companies will even take your suggestions and make a box for you.

• Soltek easel
• Sun-Eden Easel
• Open Box M
• ProChade Easel
• Guerrilla Painter™ Boxes
• Art Box Plein Air System
• Take-It-Easel
• The Monarch Ultra-Portable Easel
• The Titanium Easel

Here are some wet panel carriers for if you want to take along some extra painting panels.

• Outside Shore Wet Panel Carrier
• Wet Panel Box
• Wet Painting Totes
• Handy Porter Canvas Carriers
• Marc Hanson’s Wet Panel Carrier design