#finecolours

[d-a-mante]

Unasked for marker guide/review because...I have thoughts. Those thoughts are that Copics are overrated.

I. So you wanna get started on using alcohol markers. General things to remember:

a. swatch markers on each paper you use. Colors can look different per paper.

b. do not work in an enclosed space. They smell like Sharpies sometimes.

c. there are lots of videos on Youtube on marker technique. Look up blending and layering.

II. Now you wanna pick your marker set.

When I started, the advice was to get grey markers only at first, and build a collection of (expensive) markers from there. Now though I think the price has gone down enough that I say: get as big a set of colors as you can afford.

a. An okay option at the "dirt cheap" range are Touchfive/Touchnew/Touch Quici markers. I've lumped these together because they all perform the same, have the same colors, and I'm pretty sure they're manufactured at the same factory.

You can do the usual marker techniques with these markers, but I recommend using good paper. You'll want smooth, thick (120gsm or above) absorbent paper. A lot of markers can work on printer paper--not these.

The problem with these markers is that the ink is too "runny". It soaks the paper too quickly, so layering becomes more difficult on thin paper. That also affects blending, as the lighter color "bleaches out" the darker color. Proper paper helps with that problem, if not eliminates it.

b. M&G Signme and Superior markers. These two cost about the same (affordable but not as cheap as the first one). These are difficult to find now. Also the color range is not great-- you won't get pastels and muted skin colors. However, the ink is much better quality than Touchetc., and my M&G markers have lasted 5 years now.

c. Finecolour (also listed as Fakale) markers. Copic knockoffs that are actually pretty good. Layers well, blends well. They also have ink refills and nib replacements (if available in your country). If you want a fine nib, they have that kind. If you prefer brush nibs, they got that too. The only cons are that they are not that easy to find, and the skin colors tend to be warmer.

d. Kurecolor and Promarkers. Lumped together because of similar nib types, quality, price, and color range. Promarkers probably have the best, smoothest ink of any marker I've used. They don't have the "spotting"* problem of some markers (even Copic has that problem), and they can work even on the cheapest of papers. Con? They have a fine nib instead of a brush nib. The Brushmarker (brush version of Promarker) has a weird draggy brush that I don't like.

spotting is what I call the tiny white dots that appear on the paper after it's soaked with the marker ink. It's not that visible, especially at a good distance, but it means the color isn't completely smooth. The effect varies with colors and papers.

e. Touch Twin/Touch Brush markers by Shinhan. Didn't I cover Touch markers before? No, the cheap ones are the knockoffs of these. Actual Shinhan Touch markers are more expensive than even Promarkers. The ink is a little worse than Promarkers (they have a bit of that spotting), but they are still pretty good. Light colored markers don't last though-- the dye fades after a few years. Pros: the color selection is beautiful, especially the muted tones. Almost reminds me of Copic.

f. Ohuhu markers. I haven't used these, but they're well recommended and they're cheaper than Copics. Don't buy Copics.

[jiinshien]

FINECOLOUR

[breezeharbour]

your art is absolutely gorgeous! what markers do you use bc that colouring is just perfect! 💜

aww thank you!! my main brand of alcohol markers is FineColour ef102, but i also use a bit of ohuhu, arteza everblend, and copic. i'm not picky about alcohol ink itself so brand isn't as important as some people think there, but the finecolour markers are affordable(~$1.60 per marker), high quality in build/nibs, and have a massive 480 range with refills so i focus on collecting them most

and in case anyone is wondering, the lineart on my recent pics is with these brush pens i just got. they're water- and dye-based pentel touch/brush sign pens. not waterproof but they work great with alcohol-based markers and have a great flex

[shavantasia]

[jackbattyart]

EL Planeta Remina(Hellstar Remina)es la criatura mas grande y letal creada por Junji Ito. Se trata de un ser cosmico deborador de planetas que entro en esta dimensión a traves de un agujero de gusano y fijo su atención en la Tierra engullendo a medio sistema solar y la luna. Tras causar catastrofes lamiendo la Tierra termina por absorberla quedando como supervivientes 6 personas. MATERIALES👇🏻 🌸SakuraPigmaMicron:00.3, 00.5 🌸CopicCiao: B000, B00 🌸Finecolour: -BV194, BV197, V119(Remina) -YR220, YR179, YR158(Ojos) -E168(Tierra) 🌸TouchFive:77, 147(lengua) 🌸Promarker: O138 🌸Brushmarker: Blender ______________________________________________ #junjiito #伊藤潤二 #hellstarremina #finecolours #ink #promarker #draw #mangadrawing #dibujo #manga #finecolourmarkers #illustrator #markers #fanart #mangaartist #animedraw #drawing #touchfivemarkers #copic #jackbattyart #finecolour #horrorart #illustration #touchfive #alcoholmarkers #mangaart #horrormanga #animedrawing #mangaka #finecolourart https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JBj6qIZL7/?igshid=1t2pdqy29upez

[rodentsoda]

🍫megurin🍫

[danitza-drtc]

Multicolor --- "Los colores quieren volver a mi y dar ...." -- Me inspire escuchando y viendo el videoclip de la canción "Believer" de Imagen Dragons. Me gusto mucho su versión 8D 👍👍👍👍 : : #pensamientos #relatodevidadrtc #myart #colors #drawings #traditionalart #markers #finecolours #recollections https://www.instagram.com/danitza_drtc/p/BqAdCC1Hvf5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x6f2wkaamdf7

[soulinflames]

🇪🇸 Dibujo terminado!! Mi pareja me ha dicho que hasta que no lo ha visto a color no ha "visto" que era una mujer lobo, yo la verdad no lo había pensado en ningún momento, pero tú ves una mujer lobo o un hombre lobo?? ..... 🇬🇧 Finished drawing!! My partner has told me that until he has seen it in color he has not "seen" it was a werewolf, I really had not thought at any time, but you see a werewolf women or a werewolf man?? ..... #werewolf #halloween #monster #finecolour #finecolours #brushpen #ilustración #ilustration #dibujo #drawn #drawing #paint #painting #pendrawing #artdrawing #art #arte #artist #instaart #artoftheday #artista #dailyart #color #finalart (en Mataró) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3skMlAlGr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ztuggvps0wpn

[roohend]

Sketches rápidos para relajarme un poquito :') #art #artist #artbook #artwork #artlovers #sketch #sketchbook #original #creative #desing #designer #draw #drawing #drawer #illustration #illustrator #originalartwork #desingwork #dessin #artgallery #frikiart #sketchwork #artlife #colorful #finecolours #kuretake #doodles #elf #devil #chibis (at Spain)

[asphodeline-lutea]

There's a darkness up ahead I will see you Where the shadow ends Cross the badlands to rise again I will see you Where the shadow ends

--Where The Shadow Ends

“Tower of Hercules, the end of the world, it is said that those who are separated here will eventually be reunited”

Hiccup the Second and Furious (even though Furious isn't in the pic)

Drew this inspired the song, I know the picture doesn't make much sense, for example the Tower of Hercules should be in Spain, but it matches the song and the vibes so well so I'm not going to care(?)

[enkaru]

Fanart of Deedlit from Lodoss War 🧝‍♀️ Made with alcohol based markers, Prismacolour pencils and watercolors. - - - - - - - - - #deedlit #lodosswar #fanart #ohuhu #copic #finecolour #prismacolor #traditionalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CWS3wTFKARa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[maisartworksstuff]

💜🗡️War is a struggle between pride and life🗡️ 💜

you know those times where pretty female villains live in your mind rent free? (✧ω✧)

[grigorievlina]

Do you think you can forget? 🌸

This anime was sad, not just the ending, but almost every episode. I love Kaori, she's so amazing. I definitely recommend you to watch Your Lie In April.

[pastelpandora]

✍🏼 #sketch #art #pencilart #pencildrawing #pencil #maker #onecolor #jennieblackpink #blackpink #model #reference #practice #sketching #finecolour #pose #artist #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CRtefwbn8Sx/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salishadrawstudio]

Comienzo mi aventura por estos lares :)

Voy a ir poniendo dibujos míos desde 2019 hasta ahora porque 2019 fue cuando empecé a dibujar más seguido, antes trabajaba como modista y diseñadora de moda y complementos de mi propia marca pero di un giro a mi vida y empecé en serio con el dibujo.

Espero que os gusten.

[shavantasia]