tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post2037050312642551087..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Lightweight Sketch EaselJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-20719599711865065492021-02-14T22:27:10.332-05:002021-02-14T22:27:10.332-05:00I agree wholeheartedly with the other comments, th...I agree wholeheartedly with the other comments, thank you so much. But... do you ever tilt your easel so that it’s closer to flat for watercolour? I’m really curious if you have or not. Did you find it useful or not? Thanks again James!D Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575149925962813823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21024691915954942712020-01-24T10:43:50.686-05:002020-01-24T10:43:50.686-05:00James,
Thank you so much for sharing your knowled...James,<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge so generously. I made a sketch easel based on your model and took it to Guatemala last August. Here are the pieces that came from it https://www.stevethomason.net/2019/08/31/plen-air-painting-in-guatemala/ <br /><br />I have learned so much from you. Please keep giving. You're amazing.Steve Thomasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466568620329292274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-32203445629524179802020-01-24T10:42:20.391-05:002020-01-24T10:42:20.391-05:00James,
I'm so thankful for the resources you ...James,<br /><br />I'm so thankful for the resources you share. I made a sketch easel based on your model and took it with me to Guatemala. Here is a post with the work that came from it. https://www.stevethomason.net/2019/08/31/plen-air-painting-in-guatemala/ <br /><br />Please keep up your wonderful generosity. I've learned so much from you.Steve Thomasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466568620329292274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-54280482102676872512019-09-16T22:57:05.690-04:002019-09-16T22:57:05.690-04:00I find that the Pend-A-Flex metal frame is a bit h...I find that the Pend-A-Flex metal frame is a bit heavy for my easel - I can't get the clap tight enough and it fell off 3 times while painting the other day. Has anyone found a lighter-weight frame that can be used in place of the flex frame?<br />Virginia Rinkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436571974803945937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-25725128029634023972018-11-17T16:49:46.554-05:002018-11-17T16:49:46.554-05:00Linda, You should be able to loosen the screw and ...Linda, You should be able to loosen the screw and that makes the hinge move more easily. It should hold its angle but not be stiff to change.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-76288158082257135182018-09-06T19:59:08.093-04:002018-09-06T19:59:08.093-04:00I just purchased the adjustable torque hinges that...I just purchased the adjustable torque hinges that you recommended. Maybe I didn't understand its purpose. I've tried contacting the manufacturer but they are not answering my questions. (I think their English is limited.) Once the hinge is set in a position by tightening the screw, the hinge can not move in any direction. So in order to open and close the easel you need to carry a phillips head screw driver around with you. Is that correct? If so, My lightweight easel just got heavier to carry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580354622063307258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-85493159305194244702018-09-06T19:57:19.238-04:002018-09-06T19:57:19.238-04:00I just purchased the adjustable torque hinges that...I just purchased the adjustable torque hinges that you recommended. Maybe I didn't understand its purpose. I've tried contacting the manufacturer but they are not answering my questions. (I think their English is limited.) Once the hinge is set in a position by tightening the screw, the hinge can not move in any direction. So in order to open and close the easel you need to carry a phillips head screw driver around with you. Is that correct? If so, My lightweight easel just got heavier to carry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580354622063307258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-12635737957224865212016-09-16T12:08:43.064-04:002016-09-16T12:08:43.064-04:00Just found this and am in the process of making on...Just found this and am in the process of making one for my sketchbook. Up until now I've made do with setting my kit up on my lap or nearby surfaces, with mixed results. Thank you so much, James Gurney, for your inspiring posts. I love your work!Rachel Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739774707611039872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-18732539064796286042016-09-01T11:30:20.157-04:002016-09-01T11:30:20.157-04:00You know, no sooner did I post this, when I stoppe...You know, no sooner did I post this, when I stopped by Tractor Supply Co, and saw them for 99¢, a la carte! So please disregard the previous post! Scotty Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475538651403353661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-14236735561209188202016-09-01T09:18:39.823-04:002016-09-01T09:18:39.823-04:00Those round tee nuts sell in a pack of 15 for $24 ...Those round tee nuts sell in a pack of 15 for $24 which is kind of steep for me. Does anyone reading this have just 1 or 2 extra that they wouldn't mind selling for a couple bucks?<br />Scotty Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475538651403353661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-23771203642544244342016-05-10T18:39:28.098-04:002016-05-10T18:39:28.098-04:00....and here's part 2 about microphones and ed.......and here's part 2 about microphones and editing: <br /><br />http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-video-your-art-microphones.htmlJames Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-63059629532853373322016-05-10T18:37:42.313-04:002016-05-10T18:37:42.313-04:00Journal, check out this link for more about videoi...Journal, check out this link for more about videoing your art: <br /><br />http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-video-your-art-part-1-camera.htmlJames Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-19800851123970393332016-05-10T16:58:11.251-04:002016-05-10T16:58:11.251-04:00Dear James, would you please provide a link on whe...Dear James, would you please provide a link on where I can find your article on shooting video tutorials and camera setup, please! Many thanks again, ArmellaJournal Art Pages with Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248643742325876133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-54054520522343987732016-03-10T17:43:19.536-05:002016-03-10T17:43:19.536-05:00https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2544954382...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=254495438220093&set=pcb.254496198220017&type=3&theaterMakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621989623447870028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-42167110505256123352016-03-09T15:26:29.655-05:002016-03-09T15:26:29.655-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Makishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621989623447870028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-65790886802284622862016-01-12T08:23:27.670-05:002016-01-12T08:23:27.670-05:00Lindsay, the diffuser frame is an aluminum frame f...Lindsay, the diffuser frame is an aluminum frame from a Pendaflex hanging file folder system—tech that's about 20 years obsolete now.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-23143597576168232582016-01-12T00:41:27.725-05:002016-01-12T00:41:27.725-05:00I'm in the process of making this from your sp...I'm in the process of making this from your specifications - thank you for posting them - the one thing you don't mention is, how did you make the frame for the diffuser?L.P. Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969351672720340307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24914032223227355972015-12-27T11:45:14.852-05:002015-12-27T11:45:14.852-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-16871124839007056762015-12-27T11:44:42.382-05:002015-12-27T11:44:42.382-05:00Eric, I'd be glad to, in fact I'm working ...Eric, I'd be glad to, in fact I'm working on a video about the making of both the diffuser and my version of the easel. But if you don't mind, it might take a month or two before I get those videos shot, edited, and released.<br /><br />James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-55536256727619540832015-12-27T10:40:44.669-05:002015-12-27T10:40:44.669-05:00Hi James,
I'm looking for a little more info ...Hi James, <br />I'm looking for a little more info on how the diffuser is constructed and where to purchase the diffuser frame materials. Also I can't figure out the purpose of the two wooden strips that are glued to the backside of the easel. thanks so much! EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672096954432046882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-27278585332846485692015-12-27T10:37:32.677-05:002015-12-27T10:37:32.677-05:00Hi James
Can you please tell me how the diffuser i...Hi James<br />Can you please tell me how the diffuser is constructed and where you purchased the materials. Also I'm trying to figure out the purpose of the (2) wood strips you glue to the backside of the Easel. Thanks, EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672096954432046882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-10831960757695161422014-10-27T15:25:12.649-04:002014-10-27T15:25:12.649-04:00Hello James- that diffuser looks like a handy addi...Hello James- that diffuser looks like a handy addition when you don't want to lug an umbrella around. I am trying to add it to my homemade pochade setup for oil painting; if you are interested the details are here:<br />http://judypalermo.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-homemade-plein-air-gear.html<br />Many thanks for all the good info.Judy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09176284042670900772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-13631093855345841302014-10-18T20:55:15.840-04:002014-10-18T20:55:15.840-04:00Pat, the article on how to video your art tutorial...Pat, the article on how to video your art tutorials will come out in the December/Jan issue. I haven't put out a list of all the topics I've covered, but that's a good idea.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-52000839170553149322014-10-17T15:25:48.137-04:002014-10-17T15:25:48.137-04:00James,
What issue of International Artist Magazin...James,<br /><br />What issue of International Artist Magazine will that tutorial show up in? For that matter, do you have a list of somewhere online of all the issues that you have appeared in?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Pat BollinPat Bollinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732115115212491487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-61507021639040440692014-10-14T04:19:11.281-04:002014-10-14T04:19:11.281-04:00James, that diffuser is a very good idea. I invari...James, that diffuser is a very good idea. I invariably find that the view I wish to paint means standing with the paper in full sun, which isn't ideal.<br />Thanks for that.David Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625249236436381416noreply@blogger.com