Art & Drawing Tables

1. A drawing table offers a large, flat surface to create drawings, sketches, or paintings, or to work on a variety of writing projects. Make sure to choose a drawing table with a top width that fits the size of the projects you have planned. An oversized tabletop of 40 - 48 inches provides plenty of room to work when using large sketchpads or artist paper.

2. If clutter makes you crazy, a fold-away drawing table can help keep you sane. Fold-away drawing tables are simple and streamlined and can be folded up and stored away when not in use. Some drawing tables also include a lip or edge to keep your instruments from sliding off when placed at an angle.

3. Portable drawing tables can be small and compact enough to fit on your lap or ready to roll on wheels. If you plan to take your drawing table from room to room, or need your art drawing table to move with the light, a portable drawing table or rolling drawing table is perfect on the go.

4. For any artist, creating a personal workspace is essential. Some artists find it difficult to concentrate with their drawing table near a window, while others find inspiration from proximity to the great outdoors. A portable drawing table lets you work in the place that makes the most sense for you - the beauty of it is that you can always move it if things aren't working out!

5. For convenient storage possibilities, look for a drawing desk with storage space to house your writing instruments, brushes, inks, completed projects, and more. The ease of storing your supplies with your drawing table will make working both efficient and inspiring.

6. Consider the degree to which a drawing table can tilt, depending on your needs. Adjustable drawing tables can eliminate the back and neck pain associated with hunching over a desk, and get your creative juices flowing.

7. Choose a drawing table that suits your personal style and decor. Drawing tables come in a variety of materials, including glass, wood, plastic, and metal. Choose whatever material you're most comfortable with.

8. Check out a fixed-height drawing table, typically 30 inches high, to give your art or writing project a stable surface. If you want to keep your options open, you can also choose an adjustable-height drawing table, which come in a range of heights and can stretch as high as 48 inches.