Markers 101: The Basics and Step-by-Step Sketching

Markers are rapidly gaining popularity nowadays. Their colors are bright, they are quite easy to use, and they’re just playing cool. I discovered marker sketching only a few years ago, and I quickly fell in love with them. Many people in my urban sketching group have asked me to show them the basics of markers. Some of them have already acquired some markers but had questions about the proper technique. These questions gave me the idea of creating this class. It’s been a great pleasure putting it together. This course is not so much about urban sketching, as it is about the medium of markers, about their properties, and techniques.

What you will learn:

• What types of alcohol-based markers are available and about their characteristics;
• How to choose markers by asking yourself three important questions;
• How to select paper, a colorless blender, fineliners, and white pens;
• The basic strokes, coloring techniques, texturing and shadowing.

I hope all your questions about markers will find answers in the videos but if you still have some questions or need help with your sketches, please, don't hesitate to contact me on the Community Page. I also welcome suggestions and feedback on the Community Page.

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On my BLOG you will find a few posts on markers:

YOUR GUIDE TO PERFECT PAPER FOR ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS

ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS Q&A | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARKERS

HOW TO BLEND ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS | STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION & TIPS

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♥ I hope to see many of your amazing sketches in the Project Gallery! ♥

Enjoy the class!

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Additional Resources:

• Check out my BLOG
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• Follow me on SKILLSHARE (by clicking the “follow” button above the video you will get notified of when my next class)

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For INSTAGRAM: tag me @julia_henze and use the hashtag #juliahenze_skillshare I'll be happy to share your artwork in my Stories!

• Intro
• Types and Characteristics
• How to Choose Markers
• Paper and Other Materials
• How to Use Markers
• Drawing with Markers
• Final Thoughts