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From Soviet Cubes to European Standards: How an Art Stool Affects Painting Quality and Health
- By Mount Hill
- 04/07/2026
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In art schools and studios across the region, the same familiar scene has been repeating for generations: students spend hours sitting on rough wooden cubes cobbled together from plywood, traditionally referred to as "tumbos" or boxes. This is not just a matter of visual aesthetics or taste — it is a serious anatomical mistake that directly affects both the student's health and the quality of their artwork. Let’s explore in detail why the old wooden cube is a bad idea and what a true, professional art stool should actually look like. 🛑 The Great Confusion: What is an Art "Cube" Anyway? Before ..
Not Every Support Is an Easel
- By Mount Hill
- 15/06/2026
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Not Every Support Is an Easel If you’ve ever worked in a studio or a teaching environment, chances are you’ve seen a simple wooden structure known as a sawhorse. For many people, it has become so familiar that over time it started being perceived as a drawing tool. But in reality, a sawhorse is not an easel. It was originally designed as a universal work support — valued for simplicity, durability, and practical use across different types of work. And yet, over the years, many artists have learned and practiced on setups built around this type of support. When Habit Becomes T..