Any Suggestions For Drawing Surface In A Tight Space?
4yr
Samuel Eli
Right now, I'm working in a very small room in a townhouse that I share with my roommate. So, can't have huge easels or desks.
I have two desks (2 ft X 4ft), with one being sequestered to one side of the room and other opposite. One side of my room is my art space, while the other is my "other" space. I'm pretty satisfied with that basic layout.
I'm looking for a good drawing surface/board I can use with my table top easel. I have a Art Alternatives Ravenna Table Easel, and I love it. BUT - I can't seem to find a decent, sturdy drawing board to go with it. I have a 18x24 Alvin Cutting mat that I'd like to also lay on top of said drawing board.
Basically, I'm looking for a good, sturdy, and not-too-heavy drawing board where I can lay my mat on top of it. I've used 18x14 Masonite boards before, but they tend to bend and warp as I get closer to the edges with pressure (simply because they are so thin).
Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?
I love to work on a tilted (45-60 degree) angle when I do any sort of traditional work. Wouldn't be opposed to replacing the whole setup if it means I won't run into drawing board warping problems :/
Left a pic for scale :P
I was using this cheapo tilt desk measuring 60x90cm, can lay flat or adjust to up to 80 degrees. Cost me around 210CNY or maybe around 35USD... Here the image was from the page I bought it. I think this specific one is rather hard to get outside China, but I've seen some variations with glass table top selling on amazon and some youtubers have those, presumably those ones are more available. I also have a traditional desk on the side so I can out my stuff.
I don't paint on stretched boards or anything like that, so i'm not sure this suits you, but you might want to use keep an eye on some cheap tilt desks. tabletop easels are a bit more hassle because you ultimately have to find a place to put it.
