I have been a plein-air painter for many years. The old french easels used to work for me, but as I started to paint larger, I found I needed a sturdier easel...The easel had to be sturdy, capable of adjusting the angle of the paintings and also be able to accommodate larger canvasses. I was so excited when I found "Nadeau Easel". This easel is just what I was looking for. Tobin was very informative and friendly and arranged for me to pick up the easel. I have been using this easel for 2 years now and I haven't looked back! It is sturdy, lightweight, easy to set up and I have no size limitations. Thank you, Tobin, for reviving this great easel!