Lite Easel - Oil Kit

Lite Easel - Oil Kit - 2026

A compact, foldable easel built for oil, acrylic, and gouache painters on the go, whether you're working an urban alleyway or a forest plateau.

At just 1.1kg (2.4lbs) and 23×23×5cm (9"×9"×2"), the Lite Easel slips easily into a backpack or carry-on. It sets up on a tabletop, mounts to a standard camera tripod, or balances on your lap, adapting to however you like to work. The lid opens a full 180° for maximum flexibility, and interchangeable palettes and optional shelves let you customize the setup to suit your style. Best of all, it securely stows a wet 6×8" canvas board inside the easel — so you can pack up and move on before your painting is even dry. 

This is the updated version of our original Lite Easel, itself evolved from the Superlite. Same familiar size and layout, refined with smoother lines, improved ergonomics, and a number of thoughtful updates throughout:

• New Flat Shelf - Now includes a groove for resting brushes or pencils, five brush-storage holes and six neodymium magnets for securing accessories.

• Optional Bottom Shelf - Adds extra workspace seamlessly.

• Refined Build - Rounded fillets throughout, refined radius sizes, and upgraded hinge hardware for smoother, more durable use.

Lite Easel Oil Kits are available exclusively in Sepia stain.

What's Included

• Stained and sealed Baltic birch plywood construction

• Removable tempered glass palette

• New Flat Shelf with six strong neodymium magnets

• Securely stows a wet 6x8" canvas board inside the easel

• Quality hardware and components

• Two 4mm hex keys for the shelf and one 3mm hex key for hinge tensioning

• 4 BondDots to connect non-metal accessories to magnets

• Large elastic band and black foldback clip

• Carabiner clip

• Easel weight: 1.1kg (2.4lbs)

Suited for canvas boards or gesso boards 9"×12" (23×30cm) and smaller. Not recommended for stretched canvas or wooden panels.