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TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board
A 13 x 17 inch drawing board with a metal clip, rubber bands and a carry handle that works as a drafting board or artist clipboard.
Best for: Artists who sketch or paint in watercolor without a desk or easel
- Size
- 13 x 17 in
- Holds paper with
- Metal clip and elastic band
- Handle
- Yes
- Extras
- Corner protectors
Buy it if
- You want a board to sketch or paint on without a desk or easel
- You want a smaller board than the 23 x 26 inch boards below
- You want a clipboard-style board that also holds watercolor paper
Skip it if
- You work on large paper. The TX Liteart 23x26 Drawing Board is 23 x 26 inches
- You want a surface that shrugs off water. The maker says to wipe off paint and water promptly
What the TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board is
The TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board gives you a sturdy surface for sketching, painting or designing without a desk or easel. The listing says it works as a drawing board, a drafting board or an artist clipboard.
A built-in metal clip and an elastic band keep paper secure, corner protectors guard against damage in transit, and the title lists a carry handle.
Key features, explained
Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
13 x 17 inch board
The title and item dimensions give 13 x 17 inches. The listing does not say which pad sizes fit.
Metal clip and elastic band
The listing says the metal clip and elastic band keep paper secure during use.
Smooth, sturdy surface
The listing describes a smooth surface for sketching, painting and designing.
Holds watercolor paper
It keeps watercolor paper in place for painting. The maker says to wipe off paint or water promptly to prevent stains or moisture absorption.
Corner protectors
They come on the board to prevent damage in transit.
Carry handle
The title lists a carry handle.
TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board specifications
- Type
- Drawing board and clipboard
- Size
- 13 x 17 in
- Holds paper with
- Metal clip and elastic band
- Handle
- Yes
- Extras
- Corner protectors
- Color
- Wood tone
- Warranty
- 90 days
- Surface
- Smooth (material not listed)
Who the TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board suits
- Artists of all levels. The listing names beginners, students and professionals.
- Sketchers without a desk. Clip paper on and work without a desk or easel.
- Beginner watercolor painters. It holds watercolor paper in place, as long as you wipe off water afterwards.
Look elsewhere if: you draw on large paper. The TX Liteart 23x26 Drawing Board is 23 x 26 inches.
TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board vs similar picks
TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board
- Size
- 13 x 17 in
- Surface
- Not listed
- Holds paper with
- Metal clip and elastic band
- Handle
- Yes
Choose it for: A 13 x 17 inch board with a handle
TX Liteart 23x26 Drawing Board
- Size
- 23 x 26 in
- Surface
- Tempered hardboard
- Holds paper with
- Clips and rubber bands
- Handle
- Yes
Choose it for: Large pads
Officemate Sketch Board 23 x 26
- Size
- 23 x 26 in
- Surface
- Tempered hardboard
- Holds paper with
- 2 clips and rubber band
- Handle
- Cut-out
Choose it for: Large pads with a cut-out handle
Before you buy
- One bullet in the Amazon listing gives 23 x 26 inches, but the title, size and item dimensions all say 13 x 17 inches.
- Wipe off paint or water promptly, as the maker advises, to prevent stains.
- Corner protectors come on the board to prevent damage in transit.
Frequently asked questions about the TX Liteart 13x17 Drawing Board
- What paper sizes fit the TX Liteart 13x17 board?
- The board is 13 x 17 inches. The listing does not name the pad sizes that fit, so measure your pad against those dimensions.
- Can I use watercolor on the TX Liteart 13x17 board?
- The listing says it holds watercolor paper in place, but to wipe off any paint or water promptly to prevent stains or moisture absorption.
- Is it the same as the 23 x 26 board?
- No. This board is 13 x 17 inches. The TX Liteart 23x26 board is 23 x 26 inches, with a tempered hardboard surface, spring clips and rubber bands.
- Can I use it as a clipboard?
- Yes. It works as a drawing board, a drafting board or an artist clipboard.
- Does the TX Liteart 13x17 board have a handle?
- Yes. The title lists a carry handle.
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