Art Alternatives

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...

This versatile and stable H-frame table easel functions both as a working easel that can be used while standing or sitting, or as an elegant display easel suitable for any venue. Perfect for painting on smaller canvases or panels. Rubber feet...

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.

Compact and light-weight, the Mariposa's adjustable wings extend to the sides for extra support. The easel folds to 19-1/2" x 3-3/4" for easy storage and transport.

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...

This light-weight table tripod easel is constructed of hand-finished hardwood and folds up easily for transport and storage.

Constructed of sturdy, hand-finished beechwood, this refined lyre easel features a simple ratchet control for easy canvas height adjustment. The center mast incline is also adjustable - great for working with pastels or for bringing the top of tall...

This Marin easel brings utility and sophistication to your studio. Made of durable hand-finished beechwood, it adjusts for use standing or sitting and has a wide bottom canvas tray that provides a useful surface while you work. A built-in storage...

The Merced table top sketch box table easel is a complete portable studio on-the-go. Finished with brass hardware, this easel features a spacious, locking interior storage compartment with removable dividers, a wooden palette, rubber feet on both...

This versatile studio easel adjusts to any inclination from upright to horizontal. Ideal for use with any media, including watercolor.

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...

This stable, light-weight easel accommodates canvases up to 44" high and 1-1/2" deep. Fully extended, the Tahoe stands 67" tall and features an adjustable tray and canvas holder, adjustable incline and non-skid feet. It also includes a convenient...

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...

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 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.

This 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.

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...

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. 

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,...

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....

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

Perfect for students and professionals alike, this geometry set contains a 180° protractor, 45° and 60° triangles and a 12" ruler. The rulers and triangles all have inch and centimeter calibrations for all your measuring needs, and have a clear...

Woodless graphite leads are a favorite for drafting, sketching and designing. This set of graphite leads are for use with the Art Alternatives Clutch pencil; the set includes leads of varying grades, from 2B, 4B and 6B. Experiment with values and...

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.