Having the skills and tools in any trade go hand-in-hand with each other, and a skilled artist needs the right tools in order to be 100% happy with their final piece. That's why it pays to research and shop around before settling on any old purchase. Today we are going to look at how you can choose the right artists easel, but first let's look at what an easel actually is.

What is an Easel?

An easel is a fundamental part of an artist's setup, and they come in a variety of styles and materials that we would touch upon a little later. An easel is a piece of equipment that artists use in order to fix and display their work onto. Usually it's a three legged design that tilts to a 20 degree angle (vertically) and allows the artist to work with both hands free.

When I started painting I had no idea I would succeed as an artist. All I knew is that I had a burning desire in me - a fire that water couldn't put out. My journey has been long and hard. I have faced many trials and tribulations throughout my career and learn more everyday about what it means to be an artist. I have compiled a list of five points that I think stand out the most, based on my experience, with regards to how to succeed in such a saturated industry:

1. Having a passion for what you do is mandatory for every profession . It is the first key to succeed in what you do and as an artist, it means experimenting with different colors, materials and techniques. Passion to me is what keeps you going even in the face of adversity. This involves sticking to your guns and doing what you love no matter what other say. You may hear the ones around you telling you over and over again, "You're wasting your time" and "Do something more productive with your time". Regardless of the harsh criticism it is of utmost important to press-forward.

If you are interested in painting a piece of abstract art and have never done so before, here are some tips that may be able to help you achieve your goal.

To create a piece of abstract art, a strong imagination and good sense of creativity are required. Abstract art is being able to put different colors, shapes, and textures together to create a finished piece that represents something in particular. When painting this form of art, many artists start different ways depending on what they are feeling and how their imaginations work.

Abstract paintings raises many questions. How can something that represents nothing in particular be so eye-catching to look at? If you have once said, "That is easy to paint...who would pay that significant amount of money for something that doesn't even relate to anything?" then chances are you do not appreciate what abstract art really is. When looking at this type of paintings, you are seeing the most freely formed type of artwork an artist can create.

You would think that when looking at art that is non-representational, it would be less interesting to view as you do not know what the artist is truly trying to depict in his or her artwork. This is where the beauty of abstract art comes about. This type of art is meant to grab your attention and pull an emotional response right from within you. Once you see that part of the painting...the part that keeps you drawn in, keep your mind thinking, it is then when you know you are analyzing something special...something called abstract art.