Friend is going to be 40 and looking to buy her a nice present.
She is doing an art course later this year.
Thinking about buying her an easel has anyone got any recommendations?
Winser and Newton for table top ones, and their radials are nice for smaller paintings (standalone). If larger pictures, there's a brand called Loxley and their Hampshires are nice (around 90 quid)
If going outside Newton again, they do a nice portable for around 56 for a sketch easel and just over a 100 for an oil/acrylic one.....depends therefore on what your friend paints and where....
Do you know if she stands or sits.....standing, the Newton Severn at 56 would be sturdier than the Jakar.....desk/table top, I would go for the Tay Table and throw in a couple of sable brushes....always appreciated!
She is attending an art course later in year so unaware of whether she will be standing or sitting. Rather more complicated than I initially thought. Wanted to get something special as it is her 40th birthday and, for me, she is always very appreciative of her presents which makes me want to try harder.
Do you have mutual friends or know her relatives who may know?
I am sure she would appreciate it.
Another one is an A3 block of 10x600g paper by Hahnmuehle - it's 30-35 quid a block and beautiful paper to paint on or draw - I use it for my drawings and it gives so much more additional texture.