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Art Alternatives Marquis Artists Adjustable Desk Box Easel Natural
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Size
77easel, travel, compact, handy, canvas
+91%
-9%
" ... Perfect for traveling!! ... "
" ... Also travels well. ... "
" ... I love that this is so versatile, lightweight and portable. ... "
" ... too small but very nice ... "
" ... USEFUL FOR BOOKS, TOO. ... "
" ... smaller than I thought but it works fine ... "
" ... Cleverly designed, easily portable, and inexpensive. ... "
" ... It's so compact that I take it with me (along with my sketchbook) and can work absolutely anywhere. ... It's so compact and convenient! ... "
Build Quality
77easel, canvas, latch, drawer, hinges
+47%
-53%
" ... It was cheap poorly made I could not get the draw open. ... "
" ... Cheaply and poorly made, wobbles, drawer wouldn’t lock, crooked easel stand . ... "
" ... The little gold screws came out before use so get wood glue for reinforcement! ... "
" ... Crafty one who would like to stain, paint, bejewel, or whatever as this is made ofunfinished wood . ... "
" ... A hinge pin fell out before my daughter got to use it. ... "
" ... Very fragile, frail material, Cheaply made and hinges are so fake that they barely bend ... "
" ... It is incredibly poorly made. ... The screws are beyond tiny and immediatly pulled from the cheap wood. ... "
" ... The wood is unfinished. ... "
Storage
65easel, brushes, canvas, tubes, paints
+78%
-22%
" ... He loves it, especially the storage drawer. ... "
" ... I can store all my small tube paint and mixing tools in the drawer! ... "
" ... Really good price on the product (saw it in a store for $6 more), I like the adjustment features and the tray. ... "
" ... Drawer works fine, love the angles, takes pressure, and has a nice handle. ... "
" ... The latches to hold the drawer and easel in place feel solid enough. ... "
" ... And it holds all of my pencils instead of having to tote around a second bag. ... "
" ... They like the storage drawer underneath to place their pens and paints in. ... "
" ... It’s also nice it has a drawer for brushes and supplies. ... "
Price
45price i paid, worth, pay, value, money
+89%
-11%
" ... And also a great price! ... "
" ... All-in-all, a great buy for a great price! ... "
" ... good quality for the price. ... "
" ... This little easel is fantastic for the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Works as expected good quality for the price! ... "
" ... Fairly sturdy for a very cheap price. ... "
" ... But for the price it was worth that. ... "
Fit
44canvas, drawer, latch, canvases, painting
+59%
-41%
" ... holds up my 6-lb textbook easily and the drawer is useful for storing highlighters and sticky notes. ... "
" ... The latches to hold the drawer and easel in place feel solid enough. ... The drawer itself fits quite a few drawing tools, but don't expect to put all your paint tubes in it. ... "
" ... This easel is a perfect fit, it sits easily on the tv tray I'm using as a desk, and I can fit all of my brushes inside the drawer. ... "
" ... It's made very well and can easily hold canvases of various sizes due to its stable foundation. ... "
" ... Sturdy wood so it holds up well. ... "
" ... It fits and 8 by 10 canvas perfect standing up. ... "
" ... Kinda sticks a bit, but no problem ... "
" ... Slide out drawer also includes a small paint slate that I clear coated before she started using it. ... "
For Kids
41loves, artist, children, art, grand
+98%
-2%
" ... my daughter likes this ... "
" ... Works great for the kid! ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter for her art. ... "
" ... I bought this for my artistic 14 year old daughter. ... "
" ... Kids love it! ... "
" ... I purchased this for my son and he loves it! ... "
" ... My boys love it. ... "
" ... It's a great price for the product that you got its well-built and makes it easy for kids with a passion for art 2 make their masterpieces. ... My niece uses this pretty much daily and she loves it so if you have an artist in the family then this is a great gift and you can't beat the price. ... "
Design
29paint, unfinished, easel, craftsmanship, portable
+79%
-21%
" ... Definitely feels like it was made to be covered in paint or stickers, haha. ... "
" ... Well made and the design was well thought out. ... "
" ... It fits and 8 by 10 canvas perfect standing up. ... It’s a nice plain wood color. ... "
" ... looks pretty good ... "
" ... It looks nice. ... "
" ... Really cute idea but best of used on a table or other flat hard surface. ... "
" ... The actual product is sturdy and a slim, nice design. ... "
" ... Though not finished to a high finish (easily) done with a coat of urethane. ... "
As Gift
28daughter, christmas, loved, christmas present, granddaughter
+93%
-7%
" ... Gift for 10 yo grandson. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for a granddaughter. ... "
" ... It was the perfect gift for the young artist in my family. ... I don’t know of any complaints (I don’t use it) since it was a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my niece as a Christmas present and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... My son loves it, he is a budding artist. ... "
" ... Didn't actually see this because I sent this as a gift to a niece and she just loved it! ... "
" ... Bought this for our 10 year old daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... purchased as a gift and my daughter-in-law loved it ... "
Cleaning
23drawer, paint, pencils, paints and brushes, paints
+83%
-17%
" ... Clean, simple, no disappointing surprises. ... "
" ... The drawer is great for storing my short brushes, dotting tools, etc. ... "
" ... It travels well and can store some paints/brushes in the drawer. ... "
" ... Easily sets up on a table and has a drawer for paints & brushes and a handle for painting on the go. ... "
" ... Fill them with paints, brushes, colored pencils, eraser! ... "
" ... I've started covering it with a piece of foil so that I don't have to put the easel away with wet paint on it. ... "
" ... The drawer depth isn't very deep but will hold brushes or drawing pencils. ... "
" ... The drawer holds pencils, erasers, brushes, and quite a few 2oz paint tubes. ... "
Ease of Use
22easier, easy to set, put away, makes painting, easy to use
+95%
-5%
" ... easy pickup and put away ! ... "
" ... For this price it is not bad for a beginner. ... "
" ... It is portable and easy to fold and put away when not in use. ... "
" ... It definitely makes painting easier. ... "
" ... It's also very easy to use. ... "
" ... The different angles makes painting much easier and more enjoyable ... "
" ... This is amazing and simple. ... Just what I needed so it's easy to travel with. ... "
" ... good for beginners ... "
Delivery
22delivery, arrived on time, condition, arrived broken, arrived
+77%
-23%
" ... Order was delivered on time and in great condition. ... "
" ... Even though I got on Saturday but came home on Monday it was Great! ... "
" ... It is small but I knew that when I ordered. ... "
" ... The package came fully intact with no problems ... "
" ... fast delivery great product and as described recommend this vendor ... "
" ... It was well-packaged. ... "
" ... The product was in perfect condition and arrived on time it was just smaller than I as expecting, but that is my fault because the deminsions are in the description. ... "
" ... came on time and as promised ... "
Marketplace
19exactly, described, pictured, though, thank
+84%
-16%
" ... Exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Just as described and expected ... "
" ... Thanks very much. ... "
" ... (It looks like it could In Pictures). ... "
" ... Better than expected! ... "
" ... Better than I expected. ... "
" ... It is better than described as it also included a wooden artist palette (which wasn't listed in the description or shown in the photo) - BONUS! ... "
" ... Exactly as pictured. ... "
Comfort
15drawer, strain, relieve, painting, latch
+73%
-27%
" ... Bought to relieve neck strain while studying ... "
" ... I enjoy the clips, and it hold my little light pad nicely. ... "
" ... Her eyes just lit up when she opened it. ... "
" ... It sits next to my comfy chair and holds my tablet, Kindle, or favorite book if I can get it to stay open :-). ... "
" ... hinges in the right places and a leather strap for easy carrying . ... "
" ... the way that is most comfortable for her! ... "
" ... She's used it for a year and a half now and its still holding up. ... "
" ... My son uses it for school work and reading after suffering whip lash in an accident to relieve neck strain looking down. ... "
For Travel
14traveling, perfect, easel, take, drawer
+100%
" ... Perfect for traveling!! ... "
" ... Also travels well. ... "
" ... I absolutely adore this traveling easel. ... "
" ... This is a very cute travel easle perfect for a d.i.y. ... "
" ... We take them to the beach, camping, in the woods. ... "
" ... Great for travel. ... "
" ... awesome for travel! ... "
" ... She said me that is perfect to use not only over a table but if you are traveling by airplane or car too . ... "
Product As Described
14exactly, described, pictured, pictures, bonus
+93%
-7%
" ... Exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Just as described and expected ... "
" ... (It looks like it could In Pictures). ... "
" ... Better than expected! ... "
" ... Better than I expected. ... "
" ... It is better than described as it also included a wooden artist palette (which wasn't listed in the description or shown in the photo) - BONUS! ... "
" ... Exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Works great, just as described. ... "
Capacity
10easel, spaces, painting, apartment, table top
+100%
" ... Great easel for small spaces. ... "
" ... We live in a very small space and needed an easel that wasn't going to take up a lot of room. ... "
" ... I've been painting at my kitchen table, or my sun porch, or my bedroom desk. ... "
" ... I love that this will allow her to do what she loves in the confines of her small apartment. ... "
" ... Work so well in small spaces. ... "
" ... I bought six of these to use for painting parties. ... "
" ... This is just right for sitting on the table ... "
" ... Small desktop is adequate for my needs. ... "
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