tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post2668036222538195797..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: In praise of my sketching chairsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-44676522277268928682008-07-22T22:20:00.000+00:002008-07-22T22:20:00.000+00:00I have one of those low level chairs they have on ...I have one of those low level chairs they have on the continent (French beaches are full of them - I bought mine in the French supermarket 'Super U') but they are now starting to become available in the UK. They are very similar to the flat folding metal action type seen everywhere in the UK, but with short rather than long legs. <BR/>The disadvantage is it is a little difficult to get down to and up from, but the advantages I have found are a low level view, being able to stick my legs out in front which is quite comfortable, it not being too far down when you inevitably drop things and having the ground to spread out your materials (and rest any water pot - or coffee cup! - you might use).<BR/>Shirley<BR/>(Katherine - please delete this next bit if the link is not helpful)<BR/>There is a picture here just for illustration purposes - some versions have more support in the back. NB: this site or particular item is not a recommend!<BR/>http://www.chinawholesalegift.com/Sports-Outdoor-Leisure-Gifts/Beach-Chair/Beach-chair-220405911.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-55125983357873449472008-03-25T19:30:00.000+00:002008-03-25T19:30:00.000+00:00I just love tales of the travels of our equipment....I just love tales of the travels of our equipment. :) They get more adventure than we do I think! (and if there's something treated with more suspicion than a tubular chair I can assure you it's a telescope)Tina Mammoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407199513409994699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-63280521738614571312008-03-25T15:24:00.000+00:002008-03-25T15:24:00.000+00:00I'm like Jeanette that I often find something to p...I'm like Jeanette that I often find something to perch on - otherwise I sit on the toolbox that holds my paints etc - it's a B&Q workmans toolbox<BR/><BR/>well there are actually 2 of them - the biggest one has wheels at one end and a handle to pull it with. The other is a bit smaller and has legs. They are quite comfortable even though they have no back.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-55673341527639194362008-03-25T14:15:00.000+00:002008-03-25T14:15:00.000+00:00I've never used a portable stool to take sketching...I've never used a portable stool to take sketching with me. I tend to perch on whatever is available - often the ground - and yes, it gets harder to get up from there each year for some reason...<BR/><BR/>Perhaps I'll need to look into investing in a little stool to take with me on my juants.<BR/><BR/>By the way Katherine. I love that photo of you sketching in Bali. It has an almost 1930's feel to it, just beautiful. It would make THE most perfect drawing/painting. Hint hint...Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-39300923020625481752008-03-25T11:45:00.000+00:002008-03-25T11:45:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-33453053556058394262008-03-25T11:36:00.000+00:002008-03-25T11:36:00.000+00:00Hi Katherine, I think I remember that your chair m...Hi Katherine, I think I remember that your chair made it to North Carolina in 2006, didn't it? I use a Walkstool portable stool:<BR/>http://www.dickblick.com/zz500/95/<BR/><BR/>It fits into the side pocket of my backpack/portable studio, folding up like a fold-up umbrella. It's very lightweight, easy to unfold and then pack away when you're through. The rubber caps on the legs can come off, though I'm sure there's something one could do to prevent that. I notice, from reading the info on the link above, that it comes in three sizes. I don't know what size I bought, but I am tall, too, so next time I'll pay more attention to size options.Laura Frankstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528540633399368216noreply@blogger.com