Best easels for your painting and drawing projects

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Looking for the best easel for your art project? Then look no further – we've rounded up our favourite easel stands that will make your drawing and painting process so much more comfortable.

If you're wondering what is an easel, it's a stand (usually made out of wood) on which to balance a canvas for drawing or painting.

Art easels can be rested on the floor, or smaller travel and table-top size models are also available. This means you can find the perfect fit for whatever your artistic style. There are even tiny easels if you enjoy hand painting cards – they're perfect to prop up your drawings as you work. Make sure to check the size canvas your easel can hold before you make a purchase, to ensure it fits the craft project you have planned.

There are wooden easels for a more traditional look – or why not try a white one for a modern finish. They also double as props for event signs, such as table plans at a wedding. Some easels come as a set with canvasses, paints and paint brushes, perfect for beginner crafters who'd like to get into drawing or painting.

If you love painting, make sure an easel is in your craft supplies – you'll find it enables you to paint for longer with a more professional finish to your work.

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This wooden box easel is easily assembled for tabletop painting and drawing. The box shape means it packs away neatly, and can also be balanced on your knee for painting on your travels.

This classic easel is the perfect buy for art lovers. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use – making it perfect to move into the garden if you enjoy painting landscapes and scenes from nature.

This easel is a great buy if you're starting out on your painting journey. As well as the table-top easel, it comes with two canvasses, two paint palettes, 7 paint brushes and 12 acrylic paint tubes. Perfect to inspire you to get painting!

If you like working on a bigger canvas, this easel is the one for you. It's A2 size, making it perfect for creating artwork to cover a large space. There are five position settings so you can make sure it's comfortable for painting.

If you prefer a more minimalistic look, this white easel is the one for you. It also doubles as a prop for event signs – like a table plan at a wedding.

This fold-away easel is great if you enjoy painting landscapes or getting your paintbrushes out while travelling. It comes with a carry bag, meaning you can easily pack it away after you've finished your art.

This lightweight easel is perfect to set up in your home studio, if you prefer to stand while you're painting or drawing. It will hold canvasses up to 150cm tall, making it ideal to work on larger projects.

This tiny easel is perfect if you enjoy hand painting cards – prop up your work on a table and let your creative juices flow!

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