Patent ID: 6837385

Claim:
In combination: (a) an easel that includes first and second frames and at least one elevated working surface supported with respect to said first frame; and (b) an apparatus for supporting articles on said easel that includes; (i) a substantially planar support member having opposed upper and lower edges and opposed front and rear surfaces; (ii) at least one compartment disposed on the front surface of the support member for supporting art gear in a position adjacent the elevated working surface; (iii) means mounted with respect to the support member and dimensioned to engage the first frame for maintaining the support member adjacent to the elevated working surface; wherein said means for maintaining the support member includes an adjustable member that facilitates adjustable positioning of said support member relative to said first frame and wherein said means for maintaining the support member engages the first frame of said easel, thereby maintaining said support member adjacent to the elevated working surface.