7 Tips for Working with Alcohol Markers - Art-n-Fly

September 16,2024

What’s not to love about drawing with alcohol markers? They require no prep work, they’re portable, and they dry almost instantly. The colors are vibrant and versatile so you can create anything from hand lettering to anime. However, they can also be an intimidating medium for artists because alcohol ink is permanent, so once you’ve drawn something, there’s no going back! We put together our 7 favorite tips below to get you started in the best way possible. Choose your paper carefully The positive side of alcohol markers is that they dry very quickly, so there’s not a huge risk of tearing your paper even if you use multiple layers. The risk lies in the fact that if you use the wrong paper, it can soak up a lot more ink than you want it to and it can bleed