Jullian Original French Easel

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I agree with Jenn. I had the original French box made in Lilie France called the Jullian. I bought it with the proceeds from the first painting I sold. At my young age it seemed like a huge investment but it paid off! I dragged that thing all over God's green earth for over 30 years. Had to replace the handle. Worked like a champ under hard use otherwise. Finally a windstorm in Texas Hill Country sent it into a ravine and broke it's poor leg. Like a lame horse it had to be put down in sorrow. I bought this thinking it was the same thing. It looks the same but doesn't act the same. Hardware fittings are lame. The leg support nut constantly works it's way loose so the whole thing is flimsy. The supports that hold the easel part up aren't snug so your canvas shifts slightly under pressure.. annoying. None of these things were issues with the original. The original was well crafted and a thing of beauty. I would recommend this easel.. to someone who is going to take a class for 3 weeks loses interest in painting and puts it in a garage sale. This is not for a professional that uses it everyday.

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I had been using another's Julian easel for several months. It is a work horse, and at 30 years old, it has a lovely patina, is still sturdy and I just had to order one for myself! Unfortunately, the one I got is NOT the same quality. It feels flimsy, like the legs could crack if someone tripped over it. When I opened the drawer, I noticed that the metal piece was broken and coming off the base. I order almost all of my art supplies from Dick Blick and have always been impressed with their products, but this was disappointing for the price I paid.

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This easel was a part of my classroom supply list. I wish I had taken the time to hunt for a better easel than this. I've taken it out 4 times to paint, and it immediately started to lose screws, splinter, and its legs are hard to extend because they "stick" as though the wood isn't cut right to allow simple movement. It falls over easily in a light wind even with stake feet attachments, and the wing nut screws don't stay taught. The organisation of the storage drawer will drive you crazy. It's very heavy and awkward even with a backpack carrier and extra leather strap. The setup of this easel is frustrating and not easy to understand. Save yourself the frustration and don't buy this!

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Carrying bag was nice idea - except poorly made. Straps tore loose in almost no time. Easel heavy and hard to set up. Going for something lighter and easier to set up. Will only use this if I want to paint really large panels.

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It wasn't at all what I wanted. I needed a palette for my 30 year old French easel and I thought this drawer with palette would fit but it doesn't.

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I've had a less expensive model in the past which proved to be adequate but eventually collapsed at inopportune times, and became more rickety over time due to its construction. This new unit is better constructed with heavier hardware which should bear witness to its value over time. My past experience, and the recommendation of another artist friend convinced me to spend the extra money for this unit rather than on a cheaper model. While the cheaper models can be enticing, for me painting plain air weekly the more expensive model is the better choice.

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I spent two months in Italy with an M Box that kept blowing over. Although I like the M Box, I can see that this one is much more stable and I love the metal pins that they give you for the feet so that the easel is truly solid. But having said that, it doesn't seem as well built as my Julian Full Box for some reason. The metal parts that hold the canvas tray place it off center, and I am not crazy about the palette being used as a cover when traveling because I probably won't use their palette. Also, the palette has a hook that holds it together on the paint side, and I can see that getting jammed up with paint pretty quickly. I kept it because I am going to try and modify it, especially the lack of a cover/palette situation because it really does feel solid and easy to carry around as compared to the bigger one.

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A classic example of excellence in craftsmanship. Not too heavy. Convenient to carry. Adjustable legs for any normal human height -also work well on uneven terrain. It became my "good old friend" with the very first use.

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easy to set up, but practice at home first. great organization. the wood seams very soft and i didn't realize when i ordered it that the fittings are not real brass. i wish i had seen the vintage first. surprisingly stable.

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I have used my easel under various conditions and found it never wanting. I am particularly pleased with Julian's rapid, courteous response, when I requested a couple of extra fittings.