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Art tips and techniques, reviews and interviews from my studio. Archived here and at World Famous Comics. Comics 101 for 11/13/2003 Advice on Purchasing a Lightbox Dear Joe:Hi Jeff, For the past few years I've been using my 16" x 18" in 'Port-A-Trace' model (stainless steel frame) from Gagne, Inc. which has been very reliable for me. I definitely recommend this size as opposed to something smaller for comic book work since you could run the risk of accidentally creasing your paper or art board when you're hunched over drawing if your lightbox doesn't have enough surface area. But I supposed you could get away with working with the smaller 11" x 18" in model since it might be easier on your wallet. I did some checking online for this brand and a 16" x 18" portable lightbox with a solid oak frame will run about $200 I believe as opposed to one that size in a stainless steel frame for $180. Besides being slightly cheaper the stainless steel one should actually be lighter which comes in handy especially when you use one as much as I do and take it with you on trips (if you're always drawing like me). To purchase one of these lightboxes, check out the Dick Blick art supply store website: http://www.dickblick.com/vendors/gagne/ Or for more information check out the Gagne, Inc. website: http://www.gagneinc.com/lighttables.html Thanks and good luck with your comic art! -Joe Recent Columns:
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