Best Watercolor Palette (Top 5 reviewed + Buyer Guide)

Best Watercolor Palette (Top 5 reviewed + Buyer Guide)

One of the most crucial parts of a watercolor artwork is the palette you use. The paints are an important part of a watercolor artist’s work, however, not all watercolor paint sets come with every color under the sun. To get the nuances in shading and tones, you need to mix different colors together so…

Are Posca Markers Toxic on My Skin? Don’t tell me I’m being poisoned!

Are Posca Markers Toxic on My Skin? Don’t tell me I’m being poisoned!

Are Posca pens toxic? No they are not toxic. But you should know a bit more and see if there is anything else to worry about as I cover many more Posca pen questions. Are Posca Markers Toxic? No, Posca markers are not toxic. Posca markers (also known as paint pens) are acrylic based pens,…

How to Refill a Copic Marker (5 Easy Steps!)

How to Refill a Copic Marker (5 Easy Steps!)

Over the years, I’ve probably spent hundreds, if not close to a thousand dollars, collecting a huge range of Copic markers. Sadly, I threw many away before learning they could be refilled quite cheaply compared to purchasing a new replacement marker. If only someone had shown me how to refill Copic markers, including the Copic…

Everything you wanted to know about Sakura Pigma Micron pens

Everything you wanted to know about Sakura Pigma Micron pens

Before we get into what Sakura Pigma Micron pens are, let us go into the background of not only the pen but the Sakura company that manufactures these fantastic pens. The History of the Sakura Pigma Micron pen Sakura’s involvement in drawing materials began in 1921 when Sakura developed a crayon.  The company was disappointed…

Over 20 Posca Pen Art Ideas (Easy Things to Draw with Posca Markers)

Over 20 Posca Pen Art Ideas (Easy Things to Draw with Posca Markers)

In this post, we will explore some great Posca art ideas that go beyond the usual rocks and shoes. We will be looking for things to do with Posca pens, such as customizing jackets, shoes, surfboards, mugs, lampshades and much much more, as we cover over 20 Posca Pen Art Ideas! Here’s some Posca Art…

How Long Do Copic Markers Last? 6 Factors To Consider

How Long Do Copic Markers Last? 6 Factors To Consider

Copic markers can last anywhere from a few months (for heavy professional users) to 18 months for casual users. Other things that can reduce or increase the marker’s duration are: Copic Marker Capacity – Different types of Copic markers have varying ink capacities. For example, Copic Classic holds 2.5 ml, Sketch holds 1.8 ml, and…