Comparing Blender Pen Vs Water Brush

I love blending colors and today lets talk about the pro and cons of a Blender Pen vs Water Brush.

You can see the blender pen in action in my How To Blend Markers 6 Ways Including Ziploc Hack post and also under stand the basics of a water brush in my How to Use a Water Brush for Watercolor post. Today let’s compare them side by side.

Blender Pen vs Water Brush

blender pen vs water brush
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Blender Pen

  • The Blender Pen has a brush pen tip and a marker tip.
  • The Blender Pen is not refillable and comes with water-based colorless ink in it.
  • Upon usage, the brush tip will retain color and needs to clean by scribbling off onto a waste paper
  • The finished artwork will look like a marker on paper
  • Multiple back and forth required to blend colors properly
  • Blends color streakily
  • Paper will pill if you use the blender pen on the paper too much

Water Brush

  • Paper will not pill, but could warp and bend if you use the water brush too much
  • The Water Brush tip has bristles move just like a paintbrush
  • The Water Brush comes with a removable barrel that you need to fill with water.
  • Upon usage, the bristles will need to be washed- you can either wipe onto a paper or rinse underwater.
  • The finished artwork will have a watercolor look and feel
  • Easier and quicker to blend colors with
  • Blends colors evenly

Watch my IGTV video: Blender pen vs Water Brush 💦

When should you use the Blender Pen?

ALSO READ: Brush Pen Drawing: FLORAL FRAME TUTORIAL

You want to reach for the Blender pen when your illustration needs to have a Marker art feel to it. Your Blender Pen art might have color variations and nuances but the lines will remain crisp. In the end, it will look like a marker on paper.

When should you use the Water Brush?

ALSO READ: HOW TO USE A WATER BRUSH FOR EASY WATER COLORING

You want to reach for the Water Brush when you are painting to create a watercolor look. The colors will get super watery, move and mix to create that airy watercolor feel. Your Water Brush art will dry and look like watercolor on paper.

Conclusion: blender pen vs water brush

In conclusion, while comparing a blender pen vs water brush keep in mind that the blender pen is quicker to use, need no drying time and gives a marker art feel. Whereas, the water brush blends colors better, gives a beautiful watercolor look but needs a good amount of drying time.

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