Hello friends! I’m starting a new sketchbook today and painting simple Watercolor Pen Flowers on the first page. I’ll share the step by step tutorial so that you can recreate these too! I enjoy creating and sharing on this blog easy floral paintings, and today I am using brush pens. Brush pens have water based…
Today let’s see how to use markers and colored pencils together to easily add depth to your illustrations. I’m drawing a cute bird with flowers today in my journal and along the way showing you how to use markers and colored pencils together! It’s a super easy technique that will help you create rich layered…
Alcohol vs Water based markers: What is the difference between the alcohol based markers vs water based markers? Let’s explore and find out today! As an avid crafter and artist I have amassed a large collection of markers and let me tell you, the ink in these markers can make a huge difference! Did you…
Did you know that you can use alcohol markers on fabric? One of the best features of alcohol based markers is that they need not be only used on paper! You can easily decorate or color onto fabric with these markers. Let me share a few tips with you today. I love creating all kinds…
I’m so excited to be introducing the Tombow ABT Pro Alcohol Markers to you guys. This is a sleek marker that has alcohol based ink. There are so many techniques that are waiting to be tried! what are alcohol markers? The Tombow ABT Pro Alcohol Markers are an alcohol-based marker, and come with the same…
In this post, you’ll find a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a custom Tombow Dual Brush Pen Color Chart from scratch—plus a free printable PDF download if you need to skip straight to swatching! I love creating art with my Tombow Dual Brush Pens and always refer to my Tombow dual brush pen color…
What are the best papers for brush lettering? I get asked this SO many times on social media, and today I’m answering it here! Why Do you need special paper for Brush Lettering? Brush Pens have a flexible brush tip that is pointy when you buy them. This point frays very easily on rough/ wrong…
If you just bought your first set of Watercolor Markers you will amazed at what all you can create with these gems! In todays post I’ll show you how to use watercolor markers in a few easy steps Watercolor markers are a fun and easy. They give you the control of a marker with the…
Today I’m showing you how to blend Tombow markers 6 different ways. You can create so many different colors and hues with just a few marker colors, it is fascinating! The blending techniques I show here using the Tombow Dual Brush Pens will also work perfectly for your Staedtler brush pens or Crayola Super Tips…
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a simple hand lettering example and while walking you through the process I’ll help you with some easy tips. Any marker will work for this! Simple hand lettering is more like a stylized refined version of your own hand writing. Today I’m sharing 5 points to help get you started….
Want to try your hand at Brush Lettering? This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know, from the must-have supplies to the foundational strokes. Start creating stunning lettering today! Brush Lettering is basically learning how to write with a Brush Pen. It is super satisfying once you get the hang of it. Today’s post…
Learn how you can do Hand Lettering on fabric with fabric paint and make your own custom T-shirt that is one of a kind! You can letter your name, state, team or favorite phrase, think of the possibilities! Once you learn Lettering on fabric with fabric paint you could also make these T shirts as gifts…
Try a new way of coloring with markers with the Pointillism or Stippling technique using just dots! Hello friends! Today I am coloring with markers in my Adult Coloring page using a fun technique that involves just dots! You don’t really need any new skills to do Pointillism so let’s get started. Learn more about…
Whether you are dipping your toes into hand lettering, setting up a bullet journal, or looking for versatile art supplies for watercolor illustrations, Tombow Dual Brush Pens are almost certainly on your radar As a previous Tombow Creative Crew member, I have used these markers across hundreds of craft projects, watercolor paintings, and lettering tutorials…
Whether you’re crafting for a friend, making teacher gifts, or creating something cheerful for your morning coffee routine, this tutorial will show you how to decorate mugs with Sharpies in a fun and lasting way. A cup of coffee can make you smile even more when you drink it from these typography inspired mugs. These…