What type of light box do you use?
A reader is looking for a light box and is asking for input from fellow artists and illustrators. This reader writes:
I am in looking into buying a light box to be used for tracing. I would like it as bright as I can get it to allow me to see thru some of the thicker art papers. Just wondering if you had suggestions for a
12″ x 18″ thin unit?
Do you have any suggestions or comments to share? Please post them in the Comment section below.
Thank you!
ArtPlantae Today 
I use an Artograph Light Tracer II, which I bought at Blick Art Supplies here in Boston.
It sits right on my drawing table, and I actually draw right on the light box, I find it comfortable and love it!
Thank you, Ann.
I was looking into the Artograph Lightpad 12″x17″. It’s a bit expensive but has gotten some good reviews.
Lori V.
I also have an Artograph Light Tracer II, and it is lightweight and convenient. Note- I usually trace my own drawings onto tracing paper in black ink from my original, then transfer that onto my good paper using saral, however, I’m able also to trace nicely onto 140 lb. w/c paper and Stonehenge papers with it, and I’ve found that the light is bright enough to even trace from my tracing paper onto 300 lb. paper if I desire. I’ve been satisfied with mine.