I’m enjoying the variety of applications of our boxes!
The Sketchbox Double is doing so well for tight plein air experiences with a good palette of colors to work with.
I enjoy how the easel can be used on the box or in my lap and I have recently discovered the Dolica 57” TX570B150SL Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head.
It’s very light at 2.5 lbs, folds down to 12.5”, takes a maximum load of 12 lbs. I spoke with them personally (www.dolica.com) and they are very helpful!
Tripods are an important element in the plein air set up as they must be versatile, sturdy, easily set up and taken down and be as affordable as possible.
There are many on the market and with our boxes, their requirements have to do mainly with the weight of whatever box is being used filled with pastels.
Pastels are heavy and will double the weight of the box they are put into.
Also helpful has been the Heilman Easel Adapter and Easel attached to a tripod. The Heilman Easel and Easel Adapter expand the use of the tripod
and make for a solid easel set up in field or studio.