mahlstick

/ˈmɑːlkɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A support or rest for an artist’s arm while drawing or painting, typically held vertically between the artist’s body and the work.

“The painter leaned her elbow on a mahlstick to stabilize her hand while working on the delicate details of the portrait.”

Synonyms

  • artist's rest
  • drawing support

Antonyms

  • artist's easel