Providing Rosemary
Brushes, Hughes Easels, Studio Taborets, EasyL Pochade Boxes and
the best linen and canvas boards available. We cater to the artist who
wants the best.
Hughes Patented
System Counter Balances
the painting making it weightless.
Wind River Arts is proud to present you with the finest studio
easel ever made, Hughes Easels.
Each Hughes Easel is completely assembled, tested, and hand inspected
before being carefully crated and shipped to your location. This is done to
insure that each and every part will perform just as we say it will.
All
wooden parts are sealed and hand finished to a museum quality finish that rivals
fine furniture. It will last a lifetime. Brass accessories are highly polished
and treated against corrosion. Each Hughes easel is individually serialized and
records are maintained to insure that the history of your Hughes easel is
accurately documented. Easels may be personalized.
By a simple weight adjustment, the work
can be moved accurately and easily up to the maximum weight approved for each
model. The Hughes Easel is mounted on wide casters, which can be securely
locked. Other features include a 15 degree tilting movement at top and bottom.
Positive locking mechanisms on both vertical and horizontal carriages. A
24" range of vertical adjustment on the carriage assembly and special rails
with safety stops which permit the artist to work to the very edges of the
canvas.
Hughes Easels continues to lead the way in the production of quality products
for demanding artists who push the envelope in large scale painting, worldwide.
If
you have been producing large art on a traditional wood or metal easel, you know
how much effort is involved to juggle a heavy canvas without ruining the work in
progress.
Imagine
being able to move a 80 pound painting with just the touch of a finger!
Hughes
easels are internally counter balanced to handle a wide range of canvas weights.
Additional weights maybe added to counterbalance heavier paintings. The
machined steel weights are simply applied in increments until the canvas is
counterbalanced and moves freely up and down.
Weights can be added or removed
while the canvas is in place. To compensate for your coffee cup and other tools!
One must take care to lower the weights gently into place to preserve the
integrity of the easel and to prevent ones fingers from becoming excessively
flat! Storage is provided for unused weights at the rear of the base. Even
though they are rarely needed additional weights may be ordered.
The
unique patented system of internal counter balances, machined steel weights,
high quality steel cables and pulleys make handling even the heaviest of pieces
of art a breeze. That's why Hughes Easels are so popular with art museums and
conservationists who must restore, repair, or display giant art.
Many
artist prefer to work standing and have their canvas in a vertical position. The
ability to tilt the canvas forward is a blessing for those who prefer to sit, or
are dwarfed by the sheer size of their artwork.
The
overall tilt of the Hughes Easel may be adjusted from both the center and the
lower portion of the easel. Thus allowing the artist to tilt the canvas +- 15
degrees for the most comfortable working position possible.
The
reversible upper clamp assemblies provide an edgeless grip or a
traditional overhanging lip for additional security should the canvas be tipped
fully forward. Being able to tilt the canvas forward helps in maintaining proper
perspective while painting.
Horizontal
movement is accomplished through the use of rollers which allow the carriage
assembly to float along the upper lip of the easel base. The unique
combination of rollers and counter weights allows for the positioning of the
canvas horizontally throughout the range of the Hughes Easel.
Horizontal movement is easy. Just a slight
pressure moves the largest piece of art from side to side on the roller
system.
Clamps
placed on each side of the easel provide additional stability for the painting
carriage.
The lower deck receiver folds
out to accept thick stretcher bars.
The
Hughes System holds the painting securely with metal grippers and the problem of
painting edge to edge is solved! Metal grippers hold any canvas securely.
The beauty of the fold away receiver is that all areas of the canvas are
accessible to the artist. Painting to the very edge of the canvas is now a
reality on top, bottom and sides.
This design is also perfect for anyone who
is physically restricted and must avoid repeatedly lifting heavy materials.
Once the canvas is in place and the weights are adjusted the canvas is
weightless.
The
wide rollers glide easily upon carpet and may be locked in position.
To determine the size of easel necessary
simply add 24" to the model number to determine the maximum height of
canvas allowed by the carriage. Custom carriages are always available to suit
your personal requirements.
All
wooden parts are sealed and hand finished to a museum quality finish that rivals
fine furniture. It will last a lifetime. Brass accessories are highly polished
and treated against corrosion. Each Hughes easel is individually serialized and
records are maintained to insure that the history of your Hughes easel is
accurately documented. Easels may be personalized.
If
you have been producing large art on a traditional wood or metal easel, you know
how much effort is involved to juggle a heavy canvas without ruining the work in
progress.
Imagine
being able to move a 80 pound painting with just the touch of a finger!
Hughes
easels are internally counter balanced to handle a wide range of canvas weights.
Additional weights maybe added to counterbalance heavier paintings. The
machined steel weights are simply applied in increments until the canvas is
counterbalanced and moves freely up and down.
Weights can be added or removed
while the canvas is in place. To compensate for your coffee cup and other tools!
One must take care to lower the weights gently into place to preserve the
integrity of the easel and to prevent ones fingers from becoming excessively
flat! Storage is provided for unused weights at the rear of the base. Even
though they are rarely needed additional weights may be ordered.
The
unique patented system of internal counter balances, machined steel weights,
high quality steel cables and pulleys make handling even the heaviest of pieces
of art a breeze. That's why Hughes Easels are so popular with art museums and
conservationists who must restore, repair, or display giant art.
Many
artist prefer to work standing and have their canvas in a vertical position. The
ability to tilt the canvas forward is a blessing for those who prefer to sit, or
are dwarfed by the sheer size of their artwork.
The
overall tilt of the Hughes Easel may be adjusted from both the center and the
lower portion of the easel. Thus allowing the artist to tilt the canvas +- 15
degrees for the most comfortable working position possible.
The
reversible upper clamp assemblies provide an edgeless grip or a
traditional overhanging lip for additional security should the canvas be tipped
fully forward. Being able to tilt the canvas forward helps in maintaining proper
perspective while painting. 
Horizontal
movement is accomplished through the use of rollers which allow the carriage
assembly to float along the upper lip of the easel base. The unique
combination of rollers and counter weights allows for the positioning of the
canvas horizontally throughout the range of the Hughes Easel.
Clamps
placed on each side of the easel provide additional stability for the painting
carriage.
The
Hughes System holds the painting securely with metal grippers and the problem of
painting edge to edge is solved! Metal grippers hold any canvas securely.
The beauty of the fold away receiver is that all areas of the canvas are
accessible to the artist. Painting to the very edge of the canvas is now a
reality on top, bottom and sides. 
