Secondhand Pochade?

Nancy Bea Miller · 04-18-2009, 09:32 AM

Hi, I am looking for a pochade, a plein air painting easel system, to buy used or at deep discount. I already have a half-french easel but would like to try out any type of pochade I could buy cheaply. Or even borrow! The issue is that I am confused by the many types & sizes available..and reluctant to shell out big bucks for a particular system I might find unsuitable. Any ideas?

Michele Rushworth · 04-18-2009, 10:53 AM

Maybe try Craigslist or Ebay? I hear what you're saying: I'd love to have a similar thing but don't want to shell out hundreds of dollars. Can you let me know if you have any luck?

Allan Rahbek · 04-18-2009, 01:00 PM

Nancy,
Do you have a tripod? It's easy to make a plein air easel from it. If you are curious I can post the addition I made to make it serve as an easel.

Michele Rushworth · 04-18-2009, 10:27 PM

I'd like to see that too!

Allan Rahbek · 04-18-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Michele Rushworth

I'd like to see that too!

I will take some pictures of the details when it gets light again.

Julie Deane · 04-19-2009, 12:01 AM

That gorgeous landscape!!! Is that out your front door?