Art Alternatives

This lightweight travel tripod easel is constructed of hand-finished pine and folds up in a second for transport and storage. Rubber-tipped feet protect your table or other surface.

Harsher than stumps, tortillons excel in swift and delicate blending for pencil, charcoal, or pastel drawings. Attain nuanced and precise blends with speed and efficiency using these tools made of rolled paper, easily sharpened with a sandpaper...

Create artwork using pencil, charcoal, pastels and all dry media with this handy cold-press illustration board. It is also a great choice for watercolor illustrations. This board offers a cold-press, medium-textured surface.

Use these hot press illustration boards to create fine line drawings, illustrations and vibrant marker renderings with this exceptionally smooth surface. This professional illustration board is ideal for a variety of projects.

For those who prefer lead holders to traditional wooden pencils, this lead pointer sharpens your lead points consistently and easily. Featuring a rotary action sharpener, this lead pointer is ideal for both graphite and colored leads.

Portable work surfaces that are more effective than your dining room table and less expensive to replace! With this drawing board, you will have a stable, sturdy surface for working on any art or craft project, anywhere. The metal edges serve as...

The Art Alternatives masking tape is ideal for use with all types of paint. Use on paper, canvas or wood. Ideal for blocking out swatches of color, line-making, taping paper down, and more.Available in different widths with 60yds length.3" Core. ...

This wooden T-Square is ideal for accurate line drawing, mapping out compositions and general use as a straight-edge.

This multifunctional tote board is great for both indoor or outdoor sketching and painting. Includes a heavy-duty rubber band to keep pad or paper in position.

Lead holders are an innovative tool that allows you to draw with the feel of a wooden pencil without the hassle of sharpening or the inevitable downgrade to a stubby, hard-to-use nub.

This classic ruler is a staple for any studio, classroom, garage or DIY household. With its flexible metal construction and cork backing, it is both durable and safe to use without scratching various surfaces or slipping under pressure.

These clear acrylic triangles features grid markings including centering lines to facilitate scaled drawings, geometric compositions, and detailed linework. These are multi-use tools, handy for measuring, drawing and cutting. Two edges are beveled...

This chip board is sturdy and rigid with a smooth finish. Ideal for framing or as a base for mounting architectural models.

Trim photographs, collage materials, textiles, finished artwork or stationary safely and efficiently on this self-healing, double-sided cutting mat. Ideal for artists, students, crafters and DIY makers. The mat protects surfaces from sharp blades,...

Create circles and angles with ease using this 6" bow compass that features a technical pen adaptor and a center wheel to set and maintain a precise radius. A thumbscrew allows for fine adjustments and knee joints provide extra flexibility.

These compass leads have pre-sharpened chisel points and work in all standard drawing instruments. Each tube contains five leads measuring 2mm in diameter x 3/4" in length. 

These gray pastels offer a rich laydown color base. Use in conjunction with other materials or on their own; expand your palette and hone your blending techniques with this set.

Light-weight and easily adjustable, the Norcross easel tilts upright for acrylic or oil painting, or lies flat for watercolor painting. The tray can accommodate canvases up to 28", and the adjustable leg clips can hold a canvas up to 54". Easel...

Transport, store and protect your artwork in these classic portfolios. Perfect for students and professionals on the go they feature bound seams for added durability, and a full-length easy glide zipper that secures your work and allows for easy...

This T-square is an essential tool for artists, DIY makers, students and professionals alike. Designed for accurate line drawing and cutting, the perpendicular plastic head allows you to line the ruler up so that your lines are square and level....

Ideal for drafting, design, mathematics and fine art projects, this 12" light-weight, ruler features a 180º protractor for precise angles, scales in both inch and centimeter calibrations and 1/8" and 1/4" architectural scales. The ruler...

Transport your artwork efficiently and safely with this Art Alternatives academy portfolio. Featuring a dual-action zipper, this portfolio opens and closes easily. An inner pocket provides a separate space for odds and ends, and a plastic cross...

Excellent for blending and smoothing pastels, charcoal, graphite or any other dry media. Double-ended, pointed and made from soft, gray paper felt these stumps are easily sharpened with a sandpaper block.  Includes one blending stump of each...

This 2-piece set is ideal for students, professionals and DIY creatives. The compass allows you to draw accurate angles and circles, and the 180° protractor is divided into one degree increments with both inch and metric markings.

Light weight and adjustable to use while sitting, standing or placed on a table, the Tilden easel is great for travel. A spring-loaded top clamp secures canvases in place and the telescoping legs with non-skid rubber feet are easily adjusted. The...

Trim photographs, collage materials, textiles, finished artwork or stationary safely and efficiently on this self-healing, double-sided cutting mat. Ideal for artists, students, crafters and DIY makers. The mat protects surfaces from sharp blades,...

Get organized with this durable, lockable clear plastic box from Art Alternatives that features blue handles and clasps. Ideal for students, professionals, hobbyists or artists of all kinds. Keep your tools organized, protected and portable.

Use this 12" rolling ruler for drawing parallel lines, circles, arcs, angles and 3D objects. It is ideal for students, mathematicians, artists and designers in creating charts, graphs, patterns and technical drawings.