One of the perks of moving out of the RV into an apartment was the chance for me to set up a studio space. I really lucked out with the new place, since it not only has an un-used bedroom but also a shop space with plenty of empty cabinets on the walls!<\/p>\n

Here’s the original set-up:<\/p>\n

And the current configuration, with my “studio” growing in the corner.<\/p>\n

After much debate and research I decided to build an easel instead of purchasing one. This would give me a sturdier, more adjustable product for only a slightly greater cost. Here’s most of the components laid out, waiting to be attached together:<\/p>\n

And here’s the completed product, ready to go: <\/p>\n

I really should stain or seal it, but I’d rather be painting on the easel, rather then the easel itself!<\/p>\n

Here are the plans that I used<\/a>, if you’re interested in one for yourself. It cost me more than the $15 mentioned in that post, but I don’t think it was much more than $30. There are a lot of different designs and plans out there, but the back leg on this one folds in so it will store fairly flat and that convenience may be pretty nice in the future!<\/p>\n

Here is the first work that I did on it…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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