Colouring With Markers - The Fundamentals

Unlock Your Creativity with Alcohol Markers: A Beginner's Guide

Discover the exciting world of alcohol-based markers! Professionals across diverse fields – from fashion design & beauty to comic and manga, book & magazine illustration, architecture, and technical/commercial illustrations – rely on their versatility. Marker coloring offers a fun and surprisingly accessible path to vibrant illustrations, often easier to learn than other mediums.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in marker techniques, eliminating the confusion of scattered information. We've compiled all the essential basics you need to confidently start your marker art journey.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Marker Types & Brands: Explore the various types of alcohol markers available, with examples of popular brands.
• Understanding Color Systems: Master the color system used by markers – including categorization, saturation, and shades – and learn how to effectively choose colors.
• Color Codes: Get familiar with the color codes of leading brands like Copic and ProMarker. (Links to color charts provided below!)
• Choosing Your First Marker Set: Learn how to select your initial marker color set and build your own collection, with personalized recommendations.
• Paper Selection & Testing: Discover the best papers for alcohol markers and how to test their compatibility to achieve desired effects.
• Essential Marker Techniques: Develop fundamental marker strokes and techniques, including:
  • Layering: Building depth and dimension.
  • Creating Shades: Achieve realistic shading by layering a single marker.
  • Blending: Master blending with three markers within a natural color group.
• Mistake Correction: Learn effective methods for correcting common marker mistakes.

Throughout the course, you'll participate in practical exercises to solidify your skills. By the end, you'll have taken a significant step toward becoming a skilled marker artist and expanded your artistic capabilities.

Project Section:

Downloadable resources include a list of recommended marker starting kits and blank color charts from Copic and ProMarker for you to personalize and practice with.

[Copic color chart](Copic color chart)
[ProMarker color chart](ProMarker color chart)

Ready to dive in? We'll see you inside the class!