U.S. Art SupplyUS 23x26 ist Sketch Tote Board - Great for Classroom, Studio or Field Use (23 x 26) by US

Perfect size for my paint by numbers projects. Fits a 16 x 20 canvas.

This is my edited review. At first I gave one star because they purposely shipped me a busted board. But I returned that one and received the new one, which was in perfect condition. Even the clasps work perfectly— I knew the first one had clasps that were difficult, but this one shows me the difference between busted and working. I haven't officially used it yet, but I have no doubt it will be precisely what I needed. Thanks!(Original review below)The Amazon box was perfectly fine, but the product had significant damage that would affect how it works. I'm thinking whoever grabbed this at the warehouse must have been in too big a hurry. Maybe it was a robot. I am having it replaced.All that said, if the product hadn't been damaged, I imagine it would have been perfect. The concept is basic and it should do what it's meant to do, no problem. The board is rigid and tough enough for normal use. The hardware appears to be effective and simple. The rubber band seemed rubbery and bandy. Perfect!

I got the big one to use as an easel. I do a lot of paint by number acrylics and this board is perfect for those. (I like to lay mine flat and hunch over them, much to the chagrin of my back and neck.)The board is lightweight and easy to operate. The clips are kind of like safety pins. They kind of push down and clip in, which is normal for this kind of clip. If you struggle to operate yours you can find tutorials online about them. I think they are very simple to use even one handed once you know how.The giant rubber band works just fine.The board is light for its size and easy to grab by the handle and get off my table when dinner time comes. Way better than the old piece of cardboard I was using before.I'm happy with my purchase. I suspect I will soon buy the smaller size for drawing and coloring, which I also do often. Nice product, it'd be a lovely gift for anyone crafty.

The drawing board is pretty good. It's just a large piece of Masonite/hardboard and provides a smooth surface for drawing that won't affect the texture on your page even if you're only using a single sheet on the board. Keep in mind, hardboard is not waterproof, so be extra careful when using wet media with this board. The clips work pretty well, but I added adhesive foam spacers to the clamping parts on each of them to both improve grip and prevent any potential marks or indentations on the paper.Now for the bad. The packaging for this thing is pretty thoughtless. Amazon shipped mine in a huge box with no air packs or paper wadding on the inside. One of the clips had punctured the side of the box and torn a large hole. When I opened the box, that clip was crushed, broken, and completely non-functional. I was able to get it more or less working again with a pair of pliers and a small hammer. However, a minor change like putting two pieces of cardboard or cheap expanded foam over the clips would prevent the damage from happening in the first place.

The clips are easy to use and hold the paper fast.