What is the Best Thing to Use?
Many people will use paints and markers to color in their drawing, but are you using the right brands? For markers, one of the best quality ones out there are Copic. These markers are $7.99 (6.43 pounds) at most craft stores in the U.S. According to dickblick.com, "the Copic marker offers outstanding performance in all areas of design and illustration. Two versatile tips produce a range of strokes from fine lines to wide color fills. The roll-proof flat barrel is filled with alcohol based ink for a long life." Do not use brands like Crayola or Roseart. They do not have the ability to do the same blending and shading techniques that Copics do.
A really great brand to use for acrylic paintings is Liquitex. "These are heavy-body acrylics with a buttery consistency for easy blending. Their heavy viscosity allows for thick, oil-like painting, retaining peaks and brush marks. They dry to a satin-matte finish, eliminating surface glare," according www.dickblick.com/ . You can get these paints online or at a craft store for around $5 to $10 (3.99 or 7.98 pounds).
A really great brand to use for acrylic paintings is Liquitex. "These are heavy-body acrylics with a buttery consistency for easy blending. Their heavy viscosity allows for thick, oil-like painting, retaining peaks and brush marks. They dry to a satin-matte finish, eliminating surface glare," according www.dickblick.com/ . You can get these paints online or at a craft store for around $5 to $10 (3.99 or 7.98 pounds).
Does it Matter What Drawing Utensil I Use?
Most people do not have a preference. But there are certain utensils that do specific things. Like if you want blended, more soft colors, you would use watercolors like in the video above. If you want more detailed drawings, you could use markers.
If you use watercolor, it will be easier to blend colors and make something a lighter tone or a darker tone. Watercolors are very transparent, according to google, "although there's a slight opacity to some of them". Many artists use watercolors for landscapes, animals, or portraits, as you see in the pictures below.
If you use watercolor, it will be easier to blend colors and make something a lighter tone or a darker tone. Watercolors are very transparent, according to google, "although there's a slight opacity to some of them". Many artists use watercolors for landscapes, animals, or portraits, as you see in the pictures below.