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David Perry

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I'm curious. You can choose more than one choice but if one is clearly dominant for you, please just choose that one.

Sylvia Evans

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Well I’ve just muddled that up .

D Hillman

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I am a shambles, on my lap, on the ground, in the air, on a table...all sorts... the work is upside down, sideways yet somehow I haven't covered or myself or anything else in paint.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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I have two easels, one a stand-up job, the other a desk-top for close work (or if my back's gone!). But the stand-up one predominates, and has served me well for some 50 years.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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And I've just realized this is the watercolour thread, and I don't use the easel for watercolours, just a stout board propped up at an angle. Well, it's early morning for me .... takes a while for the brain to get into gear.

Michael Robinson

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I use a small piece of wood which just lifts my board a little and I find that fine.

Kevin Keeley

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I have an desk-top easel which, I think, was bought at a Patchings event some years ago. It is quite good although the angle of work is rather steep for watercolour. However I "found" a standard easel "under a bed" recently, made of hardwood and obviously unused, in pristine condition. Where and when I got this one I don't know but am keen to try it out. Up till now when working outdoors I have been happy to work sat down somewhere with work on my knees. Sketcher
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Anonymous User

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I use a large square of wood about 3cm thick and lift it slightly when require with a smaller oblong bit of wood, works well for watercolour painting.
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Anonymous User

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Love the planes, Syd a great hobby. Here is a bit of my work place and stuff -

Michael Robinson

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Wow Syd, great planes. You're obviously multi-talented.

Michael Robinson

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Wow Syd, all those planes! You are a man of many talents!
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Mr Magoo! That made me smile, Syd, My younger brothers spent their pocket money on Airfix model plane kits, their bedroom ceiling was alive with the things. A marvellous hobby, seeing them brought back some lovely memories I have a white tucked in the corner, Syd, 24 pans, yes I use white, it makes a lovely winter grey when mixed with Paynes Grey. I will use all the colour range, in various mixes, love to potter about with colours. I like my area to be tidy, I do have a modest studio upstairs, but the kitchen table is my favourite place to paint, radio play in the background, nice fire, and a cuppa, heaven.
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