In the Studio chapter 3
METAL AND WOODEN EASELS
Metal and wooden easels are the cheapest easels to buy. Both
have exactly the same design. The legs telescope down to
adjust to your height, and a ledge supports your drawing
board. You can adjust the angle at which you view your draw-
ing by moving the back leg of the easel closer or farther away
from you. These easels are not recommended for outdoor
drawing or painting; they collapse easily in windy conditions.
TABLE EASEL
A table easel is exactly the same as a French easel, but it sim-
ply comes without legs. It also has a drawer to hold materials.
Consequently, it is not as versatile and cannot be used out-
doors unless you can find a flat surface to place it on.