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Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel, Brown

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Color Brown
Product Dimensions 11"D x 14"W x 3"H
Material Brass
Brand Art Alternatives
Item Weight 1.24 Kilograms

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  • Light-weight yet sturdy pine construction
  • Accommodates a canvas up to 11" x 14"
  • Brass latch secures easel drawer

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Product Description

The Marquis easel is a portable storage box that converts to a painting easel with one simple adjustment - and folds back up just as easily. A convenient drawer reveals three compartments to hold brushes, paints, sketching tools and other essential gear. The easel incline has for settings so that you can find the perfect position, and when you are ready to pack up a handle allows for easy transport.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5,716 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, portability, value, ease of use, and storage of the art easel. For example, they mention it's well made, compact, and easy to set up. Some appreciate the storage drawers for brushes and tubes of paint.

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1,212 customers mention924 positive288 negative

Customers like the quality of the easel. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and sturdy. The sides are made with sturdy lap joints and glue. All the pieces of wood seem nice and tight. The easel is great for their purposes and is functional. It is both attractive and functional. Customers also say that the idea is brilliant and that it works well in very cramped spaces.

"...I bought mine, I still would recommend this easel because it is well made except for the flimsy clasps which are only important for keeping it closed..." Read more

"...I was wrong. The pallet itself is of particularly good make. It’s solid wood rather than particle board or even plywood, nicely flat, and large..." Read more

"...The unit is very well made and does not feel as though it will fall apart in any way...." Read more

"A well made product at a reasonable price...." Read more

781 customers mention617 positive164 negative

Customers like the portability of the art easel. For example, they say it's compact, easy to set up on a table, and holds a lot of stuff for easy transport. That said, some say the handle makes it even easier to store or bring on travel.

"...It is made to be collapsible and thus easily stored and very portable...." Read more

"...The easel is perfect for a desk (or a lap) and the drawer is exactly the right size for carrying my pencil drawing tools. (YMMV)..." Read more

"...It has a convenient handle that makes it even easier to store or bring on travel than most items.. if it had a slip for canvas' that would be even..." Read more

"...It is a good size for moderately sized pieces. Anything more than twice the size of this unit may be difficult to work with...." Read more

396 customers mention367 positive29 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the art easel. They mention that the wood alone is worth the price, and it is a convenient and easy way to start painting.

"...hard to go wrong with a desk easel and for the price, this one is worth the money." Read more

"...This was definitely worth the price and I even recommended one to my mother who later also purchased one." Read more

"A well made product at a reasonable price...." Read more

"...Like I said, the wood alone is worth the price I paid." Read more

388 customers mention371 positive17 negative

Customers find the art easel easy to use and convenient. They say the overall design is simple and very easy to set up. Customers also mention that the structure is deceptively simple, while at the same time, having features that make it easy to grab and go.

"...The Art Alternatives Desk Easel is a very simple item yet it is surprisingly good...." Read more

"...that I am glad to have in my possession ... it is helpful for indoor and outdoor painting and so it is hard to go wrong with a desk easel and for..." Read more

"...closes up nicely and has a handle for carrying, which is convenient but unnecessary. I love the compact nature of this easel for the ease of storing...." Read more

"...It is easy to fold up and stores ideally under my desk. I am so pleased with the ease and the natural look of this product." Read more

347 customers mention283 positive64 negative

Customers like the storage of the art easel. They say the drawers hold things nicely, so brushes and tubes of paint don't go rolling. They mention that the little compartment underneath is good enough to store brushes. Overall, most are satisfied with the storage capabilities of the product.

"...The little drawer is a neat feature that I use only for the small incidentals that are the "musts" that I know I will need for all of my painting,..." Read more

"...This is a perfect place for the tools I’m currently using (pencils, erasers, brushes, sharpeners, etc.)..." Read more

"Good quality with a compartment drawer that is very convenient for storing brushes and paints and anything else of a reasonable size...." Read more

"...The addition of a drawer is a nice touch...." Read more

245 customers mention211 positive34 negative

Customers like the appearance of the art easel. They say it looks nice, has a clever design, and is portable. They also appreciate the wood palette and hardware, which is attractive and functional. Customers also mention that the bare wood look is not guilty. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...It’s solid wood rather than particle board or even plywood, nicely flat, and large enough to back my practice pads...." Read more

"...I am so pleased with the ease and the natural look of this product." Read more

"While I like the size and overall design, I was disappointed with the quality...." Read more

"This is a really cleverly designed and helpful tool for artists, yet inexpensive. Whoever invented this is just plain genius!..." Read more

98 customers mention95 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the art easel. They mention that it holds firm to the surface while painting or drawing, and adjusts to your tilt preference. The easel angle is adjustable in steps, and I can always find an angle that works well for me. The adjustable height for working on different angles is nice, and it does stay in place even when I lean into it. The stand can be easily adjusted, and the simple construction for adjusting the angle to prop it up is great for individual choices. The tilt portion has four different level adjustments, and is well made.

"...Same with the simple construction for adjusting the angle to prop it up...the grooves are cut deep enough that I think it will take a long time for..." Read more

"...The back support is adjustable which is nice for those times when you want to change the angle at which you're working on your project...." Read more

"...It has 4 different angles. Rubberfeet on the bottom keep it securely in one spot...." Read more

"...Thank you for creating a compact, light weight, adjustable easel! I couldn't be more impressed." Read more

96 customers mention42 positive54 negative

Customers are mixed about the condition of the art easel. Some like the fact that it is wood and smells good. They also say that the palette is made of wood. However, others say that it's unfinished and cheap. They're also concerned about getting cuts from the wood slivers.

"...I found it to be a great deal.The wood was unfinished or near unfinished (I'm no expert on woodworking), but it didn't seemed to be..." Read more

"...The thing is generally made of wood rather than particle board or even plywood...." Read more

"...one more notch to angle the frame for use with watercolor and it is unfinished. I thikn that it could easily be finished if that maters to you...." Read more

"...It's unfinished wood, so gift opportunities abound as it has a plethora of uses beyond the obvi...." Read more

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I’ve been wanting a desk easel for a while, pretty much ever since I realised I was aggravating my back issues from slouching when I draw. Once I got it, I wanted to try starting a watercolor painting of Espeon (from Pokemon) from start to finish to see how it’d turn out.Verdict: This desk easel is pretty good for the price, but it’s not 100% perfect. It’s GREAT to sketch on, since the surface is more like a drawing board than an easel, and it fits both my 8.5 x 5.5 inch and my 12 x 9 inch sketchbooks perfectly. (I draw pretty small, heh…) I’m not super crazy about inking on it, BUT that might be something I’ll have to get used to with more practice.It is terrible for watercolors. Since there are only 4 notches you can use to adjust it, the angle is still fairly high and the paint drips downwards. I am very tempted to try to cut a fifth notch, but I’m terrified of cutting my fingers off…The drawer underneath is okay. It fits pens fairly well, but it’s not very deep so don’t expect to put anything particularly thick in there. (My watercolor set is only 1.125 inches high, and it is too tall to fit in the drawer.)The best part is that my back doesn’t hurt at all, yay!
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