A GUIDE TO EASELS
A decent studio easel is a long term investment, and should offer you stability and flexibility. You don’t have to go for the most expensive wood just because it looks good, remember, it will get paint on it sooner or later, but make sure that it’s not so complicated to adjust, that you end up getting too frustrated to use it.
The size of your canvas, whether you will be painting indoors or out and the space you have available, are important factors when making a purchase.