MEEDEN Large Painters Easel Adjustable Solid Beech Wood Artist Easel, Studio Easel for Adults with Brush Holder, Holds Canvas up to 48" - Walnut

One of my best purchases of all time on Amazon. This is as well built as a fine piece of furniture.I love how adjustable this easel is. You can position your artwork low for sitting or tall for standing. It also accommodates a large variety of artwork sizes. I have this in my office next to my desk. I can just slide over in my chair and paint at the exact height I want. That way the easel is right next to my desk monitor where I have photos/source materials to paint from.I don't know the wood type but it seems like a hardwood. Each piece is straight as an arrow (easy assembly) and sanded perfectly smooth with a light finish. There aren't any knots in the wood on even the smallest pieces.Traits:- sturdy wood- easy to assemble- very economical for the quality- fits in small studios- accommodates small and very large artwork- flexible height for sitting or standing- works closed (leaning against a wall) or open freestandingSince this sounds like a paid review... I wasn't paid for this review. I didn't receive the easel at a discount for this review. I wrote this hoping that someone else would not purchase an overpriced easel from Blicks and instead take a chance on a cheaper AND better easel from Sham-azon.

A beautiful easel! Not so easy to assemble, but operates very cool, once you get it put together. You'd better hope they don't forget to include assembly instructions like some purchasers have complained about. I received very detailed visual drawings clearly marked A,B,C etc and numbered 1,2,3 etc, includes screwdrivers..... so I am good over here..... I will soon buy a dozen or so, more of these easels for a life drawing class I will teach for free, at Battle Creek Community Mindfulness Center here in Michigan. I just need to get some funding for the easels and drawing supplies.

my wife loves it! really good value, well made and simple to assemble!

I really like this easel. I haven’t used it yet because I built it today, but I think it’s going to improve my painting experience. It’s quite nice looking and feels sturdy. I also like its adjustability because it will handle canvases of many different sizes and might allow me to sit or stand, depending on my mood. After putting it together, I added some notes to the instruction manual and have uploaded the photos so you can see where there are some shortcomings and lack of detail. I included photos of only four pages from the instruction manual, which were the points at which I felt particularly challenged. The instructions probably work fine for those who are good at this sort of thing, but I am mediocre at the very best. I hope they save some time and frustration.

Assembling took about an hour and it’s very high quality and beautiful

I generally don't review anything, but I was so impressed I had to comment. This easel is beautifully made, all the pre-drilled screw holes and tab/slots matched up perfectly. Seems like the wood itself is solid, not a laminate.The instructions are very clear, with illustrations that are accurate (sometimes I used a magnifier to see them better). All parts numbered in the order you assemble them. Hardware clearly marked alphabetically in small plastic bags. I was very happy with that.They included a flat and a phillips screwdriver. Though you might want to use your own phillips as theirs isn't heavy duty enough for some of the tasks.All companies should be this thorough. I spent no more than an hour from start to finish on this assembly.

I got this 4 years ago for my daughter to finally have a professional easel to hold the many different sizes of canvas that she painted. She was delighted, put it work and made a adjustments as needed as she progressed. This beautiful wood easel took her to from being an occasional painter to a prolific artist who was always painting. With time and use, the wood has become worked in, more beautiful and inviting. Functionally, this easel is thoughtfully designed to prevent the problems that can make ill-fitting wood parts stick. It’s very stable. We’ve moved it easily from 16’ to only 8’ ceiling studios and it always fit without cramping her style. She loved having wood as the center of her work area. I love how easy it is to fold up and move. Wood is where it’s at. The indented tray is extremely useful to keep brushes, pencils and small mixing cups close at hand. It’s all very well made. A+ I love this easel. Al ppp use as she painted,

I bought one just to see if it was any good before purchasing 6 for a class I'll be teaching. Everything about this is good: the price, packaging, materials, fit and finish, ease of assembly and the function of it. As soon as I had it together and had a chance to use it I ordered the remaining five easels.One tip: you'll need an extra set of hands to install one of the components - the sprung retaining block for the adjustable center post. Other than that, if you read and follow the instruction book, the assembly is a lot like something from Ikea.

I have been making do for 20 years with a useable but not great easel. I am kicking myself that I did not buy this sooner. Beautifully made and easy to assemble

Funciona perfecto, muy fácil de armar, tamaño adecuado, madera hermosa, la cremallera lo hace muy funcional. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

The easel is good quality for its price and although it took some time to assemble, it was straightforward. I think this is a great first easel for anyone looking to get more serious about painting.

Se ajusta a la descripción. Muy satisfecha con la compra.Muy bien embalado; las piezas organizadas en bolsitas individuales, con 2 destornilladores para facilitar su montaje que resultó sencillo.Robusto, práctico y muy bonito.Lo recomiendo.

It arrived in parts but it was very easy to build following the instructions! Quality is extraordinary, it’s big and stable! Can’t wait to use it!