Synonyms for

Easel

Verb / ˈi:zʌl / Another word for easel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An easel is a stand used by artists to hold and display a canvas or painting while it's being worked on.

Synonyms & similar words

stand frame holder support display prop tripod rack shelf pedestal bracket mount rest cradle base foundation platform stage plinth bar

Example sentences

  1. I set up my easel in the park to paint a landscape.
  2. The art teacher instructed the students to use an easel for their paintings.
  3. I bought a wooden easel to display my artwork at home.
  4. The museum provided easels for visitors to paint and draw.
  5. The artist adjusted the height of the easel to match his preference.

Quotes

  • An artist's studio should be a small space because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso

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