Geneva Studio Easel

Built for Serious Painters, and Can Accommodate Seriously Big Paintings

I bought the Geneva Studio Easel with the extender because I work on some very large paintings...up to 6 feet tall, often on heavy wood panel...and this easel absolutely stands up to the challenge. After using it with one of those giant panels, I did go back and order the caster wheels. The easel itself felt completely solid, but trying to move the whole setup with a massive wood painting on it was just too heavy for me to feel comfortable. Was it actually going to tip over? Probably not. Was I willing to find out with a 6-foot painting attached? Absolutely not. The casters were the perfect addition. I chose the walnut stain, and when it arrived, everything was in pristine condition. It is gorgeous. And this may sound ridiculous, but it smelled sooooo good! the unmistakable smell of something that was actually made by hand in a workshop. The craftsmanship is beautiful. More importantly, you can tell this easel was designed by a deeply experienced working oil painter. There are thoughtful little engineering decisions throughout that make sense once you're actually standing in front of it/interact with it with a painting. It doesn't feel like generic studio furniture designed for artists; it feels like a piece of professional equipment designed by someone who genuinely understands how painters work. Now I'm moving on to upgrading my studio lighting based on Mark's recommendations online. And Mark, my next vote is for Geneva to sell a ceiling-mounted studio track-lighting system built to your specifications. A complete lighting setup with specs approved by you so I don't have to research every bulb, fixture, CRI, angle, and lumen myself? Take. My. Money.

Beautiful! Heavier than was expecting. Can’t wait to start a painting. I project and it will be great for that as well! Very proud to own this easel

I love things that are perfectly designed and are beautiful — this easel is both of these. From the moment I unboxed the Geneva Studio Easel, I was blown away. Every detail is thoughtfully engineered with the serious artist in mind. The smooth, rock-solid adjustability, the elegant counterweight system, and the sturdy yet graceful frame make it an absolute joy to use. It holds my largest canvases with zero wobble and adjusts so effortlessly that I can switch between sitting and standing positions in seconds. They bought the unfinished one so I could rub in my favorite, 3-part oil finish, which made a beautiful patina finish — warm, rich, and glowing. This easel doesn’t just hold my work; it is a work of art in itself. It looks stunning in my studio and instantly elevates the entire space. This is the kind of heirloom-quality piece that makes you fall in love with painting even more. I honestly feel spoiled every time I step up to it. Thank you, Mark and your amazing team, for creating something so exceptional. If you’re serious about your art, stop settling for ordinary easels. The Geneva Studio Easel is in a league of its own. I couldn’t recommend it more highly — it’s worth every penny and then some! — Ed Tandy Tandy Studios