Art Alternatives

No more dull blades - simple snap the end off to reveal a good-as-new knife This heavy-weight locking snap-off knife is suitable for cutting boards, textiles, wire, some metals, leather, plastic, rubber, vinyl, rope and more. Safe and easy to use,...

The Double Zipper Artist Portfolio features a removable and adjustable shoulder strap with a no-slip shoulder pad, an ergonomic, comfort grip handle, and reinforced, bound seams for added durability. Imitation leather corner reinforcements provide...

Perfect for students and professionals alike, this geometry set contains a 180° protractor, 45° and 60° triangles and a 6" ruler. The rulers and triangles all have inch and centimeter calibrations for all your measuring needs, and have a clear...

This versatile board is ideal for architectural model making and sculpting. It cuts like soft butter at any angle allowing for precise detail work. The edges and surface can be sanded to correct mistakes or add texture and it accepts a variety of...

This retractable tape measure has been designed with convenience, comfort and efficiency in mind. Featuring a wrist strap and pocket clip for hands-free carrying and storage and three locking stops are located on the top, side and bottom, this...

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.

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.

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...

These black 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. Use a water and brush to achieve stunning aquarelle effects.

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...

This retractable utility knife is ideal for cutting almost any material including boards, textiles, wire, some metals, leather, plastic, rubber, vinyl, rope and more. The handle is smooth and balanced, facilitating even, straight cut. No pulling...

High-performance crepe paper tape.  Aggressive rubber-based adhesive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This silky-smooth, eco-friendly bamboo tabletop easel embodies form, function and beauty! It unfolds for use on any steady surface and locks up snugly for travel. You'll never be hindered by a lack of space with this studio in a box. Has an easily...

A fully adjustable field easel and storage unit all in one! Made from renewable bamboo and finished with brass hardware, it features a sliding drawer with divided compartments, a removable wooden palette, adjustable shoulder strap and a durable...

This versatile field easel can also be adjusted to lie flat for watercolor. Constructed of hand-finished beechwood, it is light-weight and sturdy and folds up easily for travel or storage.

This classic lyre easel features an A-frame construction, allowing it to angle into a corner or fold flat for easy storage. This easel features a ratchet control for adjusting canvas height.

Constructed of hand-finished beechwood, this classic studio easel features a stable H-frame design and adjustable incline and height controls. Includes a shelf for supplies.

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...

Form, function and beauty combine in the Ravenna Sketch Box Easel. You'll never be hindered by a lack of space with this studio in a box; this tabletop easel unfolds for use on any steady surface and locks up snugly for travel. An easily accessible...

Great for indoor, outdoor or table top use, this stable lightweight aluminum easel accommodates canvases or panels up to 48"h x 1.5"d and will hold up to 25 lbs. The spring-loaded top clamp secures canvases in place and the canvas tray has two...

Great for indoor, outdoor or table top use, this stable lightweight metal easel is great for painting, sketching and display in both horizontal and vertical positions. It accommodates canvases or panels from 3"- 36" in the horizontal position and...

The simple and sturdy design of the single mast easel accommodates canvases up to 50" H and 2" D. Constructed of hand-finished beechwood and features a wide rear foot that ensures a steady work surface. 

Ideal for plein air painting, urban sketching and artists on the go, the Sonoma Sketch Box is a fully adjustable field easel and storage unit all in one. Made of hand-sanded beechwood and finished with brass hardware, this sketch box features a...