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Michael Georges · 03-11-2003, 02:15 PM

I am getting an new custom built easel! I am SO very excited folks, I cannot tell you how much.

While I was out studying with Bill Whitaker, I was fortunate to meet one of his other students, Dan Murri. Dan is a gifted and talented young artist who shares a love for Bill's work and also covets his fabulous equipment - especially his Barclay Studio Easels.

The Barclay is the easel that Norman Rockwell used. It is a full-sized studio easel that uses a crank to move up and down. Here is one of Bill Whitaker's Barclays:

03-11-2003, 02:15 PM	#1
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	My new custom-built Barclay studio easel!!! I am getting an new custom built easel! I am SO very excited folks, I cannot tell you how much. While I was out studying with Bill Whitaker, I was fortunate to meet one of his other students, Dan Murri. Dan is a gifted and talented young artist who shares a love for Bill's work and also covets his fabulous equipment - especially his Barclay Studio Easels. The Barclay is the easel that Norman Rockwell used. It is a full-sized studio easel that uses a crank to move up and down. Here is one of Bill Whitaker's Barclays: Attached Images __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does.