The Best Illustration Boards for Drawings and Mixed-Media Works

Back up your work. No, we’re not talking digital: we’re talking hard copy. Illustration boards serve as a hard, flat surface on which to execute drawings. You can either draw directly on the board itself or choose to use the board as a hard backing for a craft that requires matting. Useful for working en plein air, or anywhere without a convenient drawing surface, illustration boards eliminate the need for a clipboard, easel, or table. Sturdier than paper, illustration boards serve a