Blending techniques with water-based markers • Using Tombow markers

[@itsgonnarain135]

I didn't even know you can do these with water-based markers. I started coloring patterns with these markers (like those adult coloring books) and now I found new ways to use them. Thank you!

[@EStampleyArt]

You are quite welcome. Glad to help! :D

[@brycerings7561]

Thank you so much for this! It was so helpful and just what I was looking for because I just bought a pack of Tombow pens :)

[@EStampleyArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianecarty438]

Nice straight forward tutorial, my favorite was using water to blend the colors, it’s just a personal preference but valued the other techniques as well. I’m a beginner and have more success using a marker in lieu of a paint brush even though that’s a more economical way to go. I look forward to more no nonsense informative videos, keep up the good work!

[@EStampleyArt]

So glad this was helpful to you @dianecarty438 ! :)

[@shiekdesigner]

Thank you for sharing! I was having such a hard time understanding how to blend the colors seamlessly and avoid those dry marker streaks. Now I know the secrets!

[@EStampleyArt]

You are quite welcome. So glad my video helped you out! :D

[@PhyllisMiller2]

Excellent demonstration!

[@EStampleyArt]

Thank you! I hope it was very helpful to you. :)

[@MatrixDownload5150]

I just purchased my first Tombow markers and was intrigued when I saw your name since my married name is Stampley. Great teaching video!

[@EStampleyArt]

Thank you! Glad my namesake brought you some fun educational entertainment. :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

Did yours come with a blending pen? I got a pack of 10 p!us a free extra but no blending marker. I'm ok with that since I have a brush.

[@hiraiteneko5043]

Wow i should have that blending palette! So mindblown haha

[@EStampleyArt]

You can get the blending set (including the palette) separately if needed. www.michaels.com/tombow-blending-kit/10514316.html

[@kimharbaugh]

Using smooth Bristol paper works really well with these Tombow markers 💕

[@EStampleyArt]

Agreed. I've used them with the Bristol and the colors turned out really well. :)

[@joanbredendick2326]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@miclovesart]

Thank you for this video! It was very informative! I subscribed ❤

[@EStampleyArt]

Good to hear! Thank you.

[@deborahrobles7551]

Excellent teaching video!

[@sydneykramer8677]

I want to open my new set now and they are in the hallway and I can’t have them until end of month. I got the 108 set 💙💙

[@EStampleyArt]

Ooooh! Jealous of the large set! Good luck with all the great things you'll create with them. :D

[@freefromnarrative]

Thanks for posting!! I love this video, it's so helpful :)

[@EStampleyArt]

Glad it was helpful to you. :)

[@SleepTalkRest]

Is there a specific type of paper I should be using for these techniques? When I try the direct to paper blending technique in my fine grain sketchbook, it starts scratching off some of the paper and can even tear a hole if I do it too much.

[@EStampleyArt]

Hello @SleepTalkRest ! It could be that your paper is too thin. I was using a mixed media sketchbook in the demo which usually has a thicker paper than just a standard sketchbook.

[@fashrobin]

Oh thank you so much for this, your video is really enlightening and makes me feel better about water-based markers. I haven't. I have some Hethrone markers on the way. With this I hope I can at least make something beautiful. Thanks again :)

[@EStampleyArt]

You are quite welcome. Glad to help! Oooh, Hethrone markers? Never heard of those. I'll have to check them out. :)

[@literally-no-one9587]

you deserve so many more subs, i hope you blow up one day!

[@EStampleyArt]

I appreciate that! :)

[@cmygamelife]

Love it thank you

[@justme_m30]

very helpful, thank you!

[@KEDARTS745]

AMAZING

[@jude1515]

Good demo.

[@EStampleyArt]

Thank you Jude. I hope it was helpful for you. :)

[@Lucisushi_]

U deserve more than I subscriber damn

[@k1ara462]

thank you!

[@EStampleyArt]

You are quite welcome. :)

[@indigobunting422]

I believe you can also use a normal paint palate, though I'm not sure.

[@tasyarosenna88]

Look like i know what i doing when i still a kid. I used my fine liner marker color in laminated card and coloring my drawing like what you do. Still get scolded tho cuz i run out the color really quickly.

[@sorayaedwards4086]

Great video

[@EStampleyArt]

Thank you. FYI: Working on a similar video for Marabu Art crayons that will post soon. :)

[@being_kiana]

Awesome video. Thanks for the tips. I'll have to find that blender kit. Question: have you ever used a colorless blender pencil with the markers to blend?

[@EStampleyArt]

Hey Kiana! Glad the video was helpful. Below is a link to the kit on Amazon but most art stores, if they carry Tombow markers should have the blending kit as well. www.amazon.com/Tombow-56180-Blending-Palette-Colorless/dp/B00FOY2UAA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2NG0ELK2YBO78&keywords=tombow+blender&qid=1640625423&sprefix=tombow+blender%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-4 Good question. I tested this with two different colorless blender pencils. And since these are water-based markers, trying to blend them with a colorless blender, which is dry media, doesn't really work very well.

[@kianas.kaleidoscope]

@@EStampleyArt Thank you for your feedback!!!

[@judithf9297]

This is very helpful, being watercolor markers they will always be streaky,but I wanted to ask you what paper did you use here? Watercolor paper? What kind,or what do you recommend? Thank you

[@EStampleyArt]

Hello JudithF! I used a Cason's Mixed Media sketchbook which works pretty well with just a little bit of water. But you should definitely be able to use watercolor paper as well.

[@natashat2702]

question what art box did u subscribe to ? and did you like it ? im looking for one

[@EStampleyArt]

I have subscribed to both ArtSnacks and Sketchbox in the past and both are very good. ArtSnacks has a basic box that is a bit more affordable for most and it is probably my favorite. I hope this helps you. :)

[@0ace0hitta0]

Good Video

[@EStampleyArt]

Thank you! Hope it was helpful to you.

[@lolziesart4599]

Wow, I should try water based markers again before I start swimming in alcohol!!!

[@EStampleyArt]

Nothing against alcohol-based markers (I have those as well) but I really like the versatility of water-based ones. :)

[@ly7018]

I'm assuming instead of the blending palette you could use laminated paper too

[@EStampleyArt]

Hey Ly - I assume you could. Also I believe a glass or porcelain dish should work too.

[@daniellehayes4738]

mine didnt come with a colorless or anything to blend

[@EStampleyArt]

Some sets don't come with a colorless blender, but you can get one separately. However, you can still use techniques #3-the two-toned method and #4-blending with water to help blend your colors together.

[@lee-annatero2044]

The direct to paper blending is not working for me... is the type of paper very important for this blending technique? I'm not sure why else my blending pen would not be blending the colours....

[@EStampleyArt]

Hey Lee-nna Tero - It could be the type of paper you are using. In this demonstration I was using a Canson mixed-media sketchbook with 98lb paper. Paper is important with the direct to paper blending and with marker work in general. Some papers tend to bleed more than others. I hope this was helpful.

[@mimituna3031]

i was doing the whole process with Ohuhu dual brush pens

[@EStampleyArt]

I think Ohuhus are alcohol-based so some of the techinques in this video probably won't work for you-especially the ones where you use water.

[@mimituna3031]

@@EStampleyArt yes I figure, do you have any recommendations on videos?

[@EStampleyArt]

@@mimituna3031 Unfortunately, I don't have any specific video recommendations but if you search for "Ohuhu markers" on KZbin you will find many videos on how they work. Perhaps I'll plan on making video about blending alcohol based markers for everyone. Thank you.

[@maremaremaremaremaremaware]

What paper are you using?

[@EStampleyArt]

Using Canson XL Mix Media Pad 9x12, 98lb/160gsm. It's a great mixed media paper that I use with these markers and as well as other materials.

[@maremaremaremaremaremaware]

@@EStampleyArt thank you! And thank you for this video, i really needed it lol

[@art7714]

Do you know if it works with any type of water-based markers? I have some and have never gotten around to using them because they're streaky af

[@EStampleyArt]

To be honest. I'm not sure. I have a couple of other water-based markers but have never tried these techniques with them. TBD 🤔

[@jeolynnfayolakwan9674]

Is tht like paint brush?

[@EStampleyArt]

No paint brush. These are water-based brush tipped marker.

[@jeolynnfayolakwan9674]

@@EStampleyArt oh i think i dont have it :/ its gonna be bad now cuzz i only have paint brush :/

[@EStampleyArt]

@@jeolynnfayolakwan9674 The last (4th) technique presented in the video does use a paintbrush - Blending with Water. You can review that one and it may help you. :)

[@jeolynnfayolakwan9674]

@@EStampleyArt oh ok i dony have water colour or based tool tho even blending

[@awakenedheartroom]

people keep saying they all come with a colorless blender. Mine did not.

[@EStampleyArt]

Hey there! I know some of the new color sets don't come with one. So you may have gotten one of those. However, you can get the colorless blender just by itself if needed.

[@mortify4519]

Me gud at art

[@juststartingover2735]

The final example of blending with water and paintbrush is the only one that looks good….the others look like markers were used and you can see the lines of each stroke. I do not understand why people like markers…I keep looking for a reason to invest. If you are going to blend with water and use a paintbrush and cup of water, why not just use watercolor paint? why spend so much money on markers?? . Water color paint is available cheap to expensive. Help me understand.

[@EStampleyArt]

Hey JustStartingOver! I can't speak for everyone but I know some people either don't like or are intimidated by watercolors. I definitely was scared of watercolors until making myself try them. I have tried different varieties and am still trying to understand the best way to use them. As far as using markers, everyone can use them and they are easily accessible for children to adults and you get a fun colorful result without having to have the other tools you may need for any kind painting, including watercolor. However, I do understand not liking the "streaking" look that you can get with markers but sometimes if blended correctly the streaks can mostly disappear. I hope this was helpful. 😀

[@juststartingover2735]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.🤗

[@dsargeant14]

You colored too fast..hard to keep up. After all, the ✋ is quicker than the 👀 especially in a speeded up 🎥!!!

[@EStampleyArt]

Sorry it's so fast. :) I sped up the process because I didn't want the video to be too long for people.

[@ChessieChess]

You can speed up or slow down videos

[@juststartingover2735]

This seems like a lot of work…just use a pan set of watercolors.

[@EStampleyArt]

There are many different art tools that people like to use. Some like markers and some like watercolors. But there is room for all. 🙂

[@alexsyring89]

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