How-Tos

Do you wonder how markers compare to brushes? What should you look for when investing in markers? Want to see how they can be used?

Markers come in hundreds of different colors. We benefit from the recent coloring craze as many manufacturers come out with their brand of alcohol ink markers.

We love brushes. We use them with other media so why not use them with alcohol inks? Here we look at a variety of brush shapes, synthetic and synthetic blend brushes, layering and mixing and more.

Alcohol inks can be used on lots of different non-porous surfaces. I hope to save you time and expense by demonstrating how the Ranger inks pour, move, and lift on 16 different surfaces. Also included is a summary of findings and a cost comparison.

Staining can be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. Learn all about staining, how to make a staining chart, and create a turtle with staining as a part of the painting.

Watch how Zig Kurecolor refills, Ranger Adirondack, Jacquard Pinata and Copic Refills compare.

See how fan and wisp brushes can enhance your painting. Experiment with monoprints and folded yupo paper.

Imagine how little sprays of alcohol will enhance your painting and find out how to use felt to create leaves in trees.