This is a great easel with 2 sides for the young artist to work with different mediums. The shelves are nice and deep so that paint containers or crayon cups don't tip over and spill. Lastly, the shelf at the bottom provides the artist with a place to store their great works. This sturdy easel survived a move without damage.  My only complaint is that it isn't easy to assemble.  Some pieces are thin and can break, although there are simple workarounds.