How do you activate watercolor markers?

To achieve the true watercolor effect, use a brush pen or water and a paintbrush to dilute and mix the ink on the page. With the water, you can soften the edges of your pen strokes, blend two colors together, or create a gradient as you would with traditional watercolor.

Do you use water with watercolor markers?

Watercolor brush pens use water-based ink, so keep a little glass of water beside you as you work. When you dip the brush tips in water, you’ll dilute the ink which produces lighter shades. Remember: the longer you dip the brush tip in water, the lighter the outcome.

How do you use watercolor markers for beginners?

Simply add a touch of water to your brush and touch the tip of the brush to the tip of the marker. Then proceed to apply the “loaded” brush to the painting surface. This technique also results in applications that are less intense, but you do have more control over the application.

How do you blend with markers?

To blend the marker with a blender, you need to use it properly. Step1: The best way is to put the blender first before using the marker. This will allow your marker to settle quickly and get blend with it. Step 2: Use the marker over the blender in your desired way.

Can you use watercolor markers on canvas?

Normal canvas, even if it has been gessoed, is generally not absorbent enough to work well with watercolors. The watercolors would lift off too easily, which would make blending or overlaying colors particularly difficult. There’s a way to do it, using Golden Absorbent Ground, which you can learn about here.

What are watercolor pens for?

Watercolor pens, sometimes called watercolor brush markers or just watercolor markers, are an accessible medium that can be used to add fine lines and dimension to watercolor artwork. They can also be used on their own to create art with a similar effect to watercolor paint, minus the brush sets and cleanup.

Are watercolor pens good for beginners?

Achieve the same painterly effect without the hassle with watercolor brush pens. Versatile, portable, and beginner-friendly, watercolor brush pens are an easy alternative to a full watercolor set and are a beautiful medium in their own right.

What type of markers are best for blending?

Alcohol-based markers (sometimes called “permanent markers”) are typically the preferred choice of artists because they blend more smoothly and predictably (see below), and you can create shades, tints and ombrés by overlaying colors.

How do you use Winsor&Newton watercolour markers?

For best results, use them on Winsor & Newton watercolour paper. Each marker has a fine point on one end and a flexible brush on the other, helping you create a variety of stunning, sweeping line thicknesses and detailing.

Can I use the watercolour markers with other media?

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Markers can be used with watercolour paint. Feel free to blend as you please with paint from tubes, pans or our Professional Watercolour Sticks to create a variety of washes and effects. As for watercolour mediums, the same principle applies: you can mix the Watercolour Markers with mediums on a palette or on paper.

How many colours does ProMarker watercolour come in?

Promarker Watercolour comes in 36 colours, and offers all the attributes of watercolour paint, but in a twin-tipped pen with a flexible brush-tip and a fine point. Create beautiful painterly effects and a range of shades with these wonderfully versatile markers.

How do I clean my watercolour marker nibs?

The Watercolour Marker nibs are very easy to clean. Simply write on a piece of paper to remove any dirt. If you get watercolour paint on your nib, just remove it with a damp cloth. The nibs should last as long as the marker colour, but to preserve them over time, replace the caps immediately after use.