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Morris Darby · 09-03-2003, 02:22 PM

I saw a picture once in a book of a popular artist in the 1950's (can't remember who) and he had an easel specially made to fit his easy chair. He smoked a pipe and sat back and painted all his work there in that chair.

Conscience might not let me make a living like that (grin). However, I stand when doing oils, but sit while doing charcoal or pastel. That might stem from the classroom doing some drafting projects.

Sit or stand, it's the most pleasurable work I've ever done.

09-03-2003, 02:22 PM	#10
Morris Darby Associate Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 55	Well...? I saw a picture once in a book of a popular artist in the 1950's (can't remember who) and he had an easel specially made to fit his easy chair. He smoked a pipe and sat back and painted all his work there in that chair. Conscience might not let me make a living like that (grin). However, I stand when doing oils, but sit while doing charcoal or pastel. That might stem from the classroom doing some drafting projects. Sit or stand, it's the most pleasurable work I've ever done.