Silver Lock Designs will be closed from early March to late April 2026.
Lightweight Easel Styles
Watercolor and Sketch Easel
Includes:
- Tripod
- Tray
- Sketchboard
- Collapsible Cup
3 Tray Variations:
- Original
- Mixed Media
- Mini
Add On Items
- Clip & Cup
- Brush Rings
- Brush Holder
Universal Fit Tray and Sketchboard
Includes:
- Tray in High, Med, or Low Options
- Sketchboard
- Collapsible Cup
Add-on Options
- Clip & Cup
- Adjustable Cup Clip
- Brush Rings
- Brush Holder
Custom Tripod Trays and Full Easel Sets
Custom set ups for almost any tripod or traditional easel.
Available in ⅛" and ¼" thickness and up to 23" wide/deep.
Welcome to Silver Lock Designs
About Me
How it's going...
How it Started
I'm Chris, the founder, owner, CEO, CFO, engineer, tech support, customer service rep and builder at Silver Lock Designs.
I'm a retired high school math teacher who loves to paint and sketch.
How it Started
How it's going...
How it Started
After retirement, I indulged on an Urban Sketching/Plein Air painting workshop in Italy. Having never done either, I immediately set out to find the perfect set up. When I couldn't find one, I decided to make one myself!
How it's going...
How it's going...
How it's going...
I hand build each easel individually in my basement in Ohio. I test each easel before it goes in a box so that every single one is something I am proud to sell.
See all those old textbooks being used as weights? That's for everyone who said I'd never use algebra again!