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Drawing with markers offers almost instant gratification—markers are simple to use, require little prep time and dry quickly. Because the marking material is fluid, the smooth marks are unlike those made by dry drawing mediums.

Art pens, paint pens, markers or felt tips, whatever you choose to call what you use to color is your choice. But before we get into how marker drawing techniques differ, we'll briefly explain how markers are different from felt tips and other pens. Then, we will explore marker drawing techniques in more detail.

In this guide to buying markers, I’ll explain everything you need to know so that you can confidently purchase the markers that will work best for your artistic needs! I’ll cover things like tip shape, blending, brands, costs and the important differences between water-based and alcohol-based markers. I’ll finish up with my recommendations for the best markers you can buy.