How to Set Up The Nadeau Easel
Original Setup Videos & Images
These videos and images are from the original Take It Easel website, and show the Nadeau Easel in use and in different setup configurations with differing mediums. While materials and details have evolved, the setup and core design remain the same.
We'll be adding new videos soon as the new site evolves. Stay tuned!
Rosalie Nadeau
Rosalie Nadeau Sets Up Take It Easel
Tobin Nadeau
Take It Easel Set-Up & Break-Down
Bill Guffey
Take It Easel Setup
*Please note: you may notice the crossbar extending to the left in older images and videos. On the current Nadeau Easel, it extends to the right.
Image Gallery
From the original Take It Easel website. Materials and details have evolved; the setup and core design haven't.
Closed vs. Open
Comparison of the Nadeau Easel shown closed and open.
Fully Set Up
The Nadeau Easel fully set up and ready for painting.
Comfortable Rifle Sling
Rifle sling for comfortably carrying the Nadeau Easel.
Small Oil Setup With Umbrella
The Nadeau Easel set up for small oil painting with the umbrella attachment.
Umbrella, Side View
The Nadeau Easel set up for small oil painting, showing the umbrella attachment from the side.
Painting While Seated
Oil painting en plein air while seated, with Nadeau Easel.
Closed, Back View
The Nadeau Easel in the closed position, back view.
Closed, Side View
The Nadeau Easel in the closed position, left side.
Extender Leg in Use
Extender leg in use on the Nadeau Easel.
Small Canvas at Any Height
Painting on a small surface at any height using the Nadeau Easel.
Hands-Free Carry
Hands-free carrying of the Nadeau Easel across the chest.
Small Oil Setup With Umbrella
The Nadeau Easel set up for small oil painting with the umbrella attachment.
Small Oil Setup
The Nadeau Easel set up for small oil painting.
Large Oil Setup, Front
The Nadeau Easel set up for large oil painting, front view.
Rear Oil Setup
The Nadeau Easel set up for large oil painting, rear view.
Large Oil, Rear Detail
Close-up rear view of the Nadeau Easel set up for large oil painting.
Large Pastel, Front
The Nadeau Easel set up for large pastel painting, front view.
Large Pastel, Rear
The Nadeau Easel set up for large pastel painting, rear view.
Large Pastel, Rear Close-up
Close-up rear view of the Nadeau Easel set up for large pastel painting.
Small Pastel, Front
The Nadeau Easel set up for small pastel painting, front view.
Small Pastel, Rear
The Nadeau Easel set up for small pastel painting, rear view.
Rifle Sling
Rifle sling accessory for carrying the Nadeau Easel.
Hooked Rod
Hooked rod accessory for the Nadeau Easel, used for securing large paintings – particularly useful for securing canvases at an angle to avoid sun or glare.
Extender Leg
Extender leg accessory for the Nadeau Easel, allowing setup on extremely uneven terrain. Extender leg should be secured with a provided velcro wrap-strap.
Support Peg
Artwork support peg accessory for the Nadeau Easel, allowing the easel to support both large and small canvases.