Painting 33

Excersizing with markers
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. Drawing with markers will offer you a range of brilliant color that surely help to came up with new ideas. They’re ideal for creating loose lines,  and  precise technical illustrations. One drawback to using them is that it’s not easy to correct mistakes; to work successfully, you need a bit of confidence and some drawing experience
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What are good surfaces for marker work? Fine art papers, bristol board and illustration board are all good surfaces for marker artwork. A smooth, cold-pressed surface resists the bleeding that can occur with markers. Bristol board is heavier than drawing paper, but lighter than illustration board, and comes in two finishes: plate (hot-pressed), which is slick and hard; and vellum (cold-pressed), which is softer and has more tooth. Illustration board has only one working surface, which comes in hot- or cold-pressed.
Several manufacturers make paper specifically for markers; this paper is bleed-proof and retains the true colors of the markers. Some examples are Canson Pro-Layout and Bienfang 360