Soltek Easel: Call for retailer nearest you

The original Soltek redefines versatility, strength, and portability in a plein air easel. Click to find out why this easel stands out in a crowd.

Soltek Pro: Call for retailer nearest you

At a maximum of 4.5 inches taller than the original Soltek, the Soltek Pro is ideal for taller artists or those that often paint on uneven ground.

"Painting from the Outside In"
Jim Wilcox Instructional DVD (4 Hrs): $125

Jim Wilcox has taught successful workshops for more than 20 years. His DVDs are like workshops in a box. This DVD follows Wilcox to String Lake in Grand Teton National Park where he paints a 20" x 16" on location. After painting the location piece, Wilcox returns to his studio to enlarge the painting to a 40" x 30", thus covering important aspects of both plein air and studio painting.

Official Soltek Backpack: $49.95

Regulation carry on size, yet very spacious and accomodating. This backpack, embroidered with the Soltek logo, keeps your Soltek firmly in place and still leaves plenty of room for all your painting supplies. The Soltek backpack can also be converted from a backpack into a briefcase, making it almost as versatile as the Soltek itself.

"When You Can't Paint Out"
Jim Wilcox Instructional DVD (3 Hrs): $95

Jim Wilcox has taught successful workshops for more than 20 years. His DVDs are like workshops in a box. In this DVD Wilcox focuses in on studio painting from photographs. He covers in depth the do's and don'ts of working from reference materials while he paints a 20 x 30 snow scene which was a study for a painting that went on to win two awards from the Western Rendezvous of Art.

"The Artist's Book of Excuses (and How Not to Need Them)" by Jim and Narda Wilcox : $15.95

This book is a cleverly illustrated laugh-out-loud funny book that teaches some tried-and-true principles along the way. Written by landscape artist Jim Wilcox and his wife, Narda, and illustrated by John Potter, this look on the lighter side of excuses artists come up with makes a great gift for any artist on your list.

"Composition of Outdoor Painting"
by Edgar Payne (Hardcover, 170 pgs.): $48

A must-have for any landscape painter, Edgar Payne's classic and hard to find book on plein air landscape painting comes highly recommended from artists the world over.

"Carlson's Guide to Landsape Painting"
by John F. Carlson (144 pgs.): $9.95

Carlson's Guide is one of the definitive works for landscape painters. It is a painter's bible to constantly remind you of painting composition and other rules of thumb.

"The Drawings of Edgar Payne: 1883-1947"
by Edgar Payne (Hardcover, 116 pgs.): $35

Edgar Payne's work is an inspiration in any form, and this book is no exception. It is a collection of illustrative drawings and pages from his notebook, delving deeper into one of America's most celebrated painter's repertoire. Examining how he made his preliminary drawings, studies and sketches can help any artist improve, especially in the early stages of their artwork.

Inspiration for Every Artist
by Harley Brown (Hardcover, 128 pgs.): $25

This is Harley's third book. His first two have sold out every edition they have printed. Harley took a clever detour for this book and arranged tidbits of useful advice in lists for any artist in his always-humorous way. Harley's dynamic teaching abilities consistently come across in his books, and this brand new book is sure to be a collector's item in no time.

"Frogman: The Creativity of Tim Cotterill"
by Frogman Tim Cotterill: $90

Frogman's second coffee table book is sold out from the publisher, but we still have a few copies left. This is a great compendium of the last 15 years of Cotterill's amazing rise to success, detailing how he started making his whimsical and fascinating creations.

"Spirit of the Wild Things"
by Sandy Scott (Hardcover, 190 pgs.): $60

Sandy Scott has made a name for herself in wildlife bronze. Her beautiful coffee table book takes a look at her career's evolution and shows just how far Sandy has come. With hundreds of photographs, this book is a great addition to any bronze collector's bookshelf.

"Your Brush with Nature: A Painting Guide for Everyone" by Heiner Hertling: $24.95

Based on the PBS original series of the same name, this instructional book has useful advice for anyone starting into painting.