Art Alternatives AA1250 Ravenna Easel Review

Read the many reviews on this and similar products before you buy. This review had mixed reviews but I decided to buy it anyway. I can't compare it to anything as it's my first easel, but I'm still very happy with the choice. When I unpacked it from the box, like others, I found some washers and nuts at the bottom of the box. It was pretty obvious where to go and within 3-4 minutes it was assembled and installed on my painting table. Everything tightens easily, stays in place, and is generally…

I read the reviews and ads for every easel box available online before ordering it! Love the hardware, the color, and the adjustable paper holder that slides under the tabletop if desired. (useful if a person is not tall). I only work with watercolors so it is important that the board or block can be almost level for particularly wet work. Another requirement is that the box should hold oversized watercolor paper. This is especially helpful for artists attending classes where desk space is at a

While waiting for Revain to create a return label, I might as well write my own review. Upon opening I heard a rumble and found a washer at the bottom of the box and immediately noticed the missing thumbscrew, a rather unique looking element that's important for holding the easel at your chosen angle. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a large crack, resembling a splinter, in one of the easel's carelessly repaired legs. It has a strange, musty odor characteristic of many Chinese products. Not…