CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE - 180$ vs 2$ Markers Challenge

[@jmshkm]

*To all beginners looking to buy markers:* Doke has had a lot of experience with markers. He can pretty much make a sketch look decent with whatever cheap markers he is given. The expensive markers may look a little better, but they can't make your fill look substantially better if you just don't have a lot of experience with markers. What I personally did and I suggest you do as well is I bought some cheap markers and started with those. Once I got some experience with markers in general I bought an expensive set designed for sketching. It's better to start out with cheap markers because better markers won't help you get any better. There are certain ways to use a marker to make it last longer and it's better to make some mistakes with cheap markers rather than to ruin a set of nice markers. Also when you're just stating you should worry about things like letter structure instead of the fill (the colors of the letters). You can get good at graffiti for free, all you need is paper and a pencil. You don't need to spend money to be good.

[@FnLKS]

James Hickman That is very true I use crayola markers and when I get better I might get another set

[@hogwartliving6310]

James Hickman also the expensive markers can blend and since he doesn’t need it to blend he doesn’t see a difference

[@Jenzur_on60fps]

K

[@user-ic4rk6hy5m]

Paper and a pencil cost money just not a lot lol and yea I agree

[@mark-vd1bg]

ok

[@flamesters8371]

Suddenly this came into mind, Graffiti artists must have some really interest study notes back in school

[@paul_ausberlin_2231]

Oh yes we do😂

[@Bluntinator69]

What notes 😂

[@JustMilan]

to be honest i like the look of the cheap markers more Just Me?

[@thegreatdearleaderjimpicke3995]

JustMilan yeah they're cool

[@yusukematsuki]

The colors are too limited and mainstream.

[@majaskvagerson8824]

JustMilan you can blend the expenisve ones

[@alielmetmari2626]

JustMilan the. Colors are Very limited, don't layer, don't blend, you cant do shadows well, and only have one side with a nib and some spots are more wet the most annoying thing is that the cheap markers are wet so so the paper comes off when you try to layer

[@chefboiiyardee6014]

JustMilan he over exaggerated, the title should’ve been $3 marker vs 16 cent market. But then he was referring to the whole pack.

[@EmRe-qe4fd]

Make a video where we have to guess which of these are the cheap markers and which are the expen..

[@EmRe-qe4fd]

but pls where we hqve to tip in the infobox

[@taylanzehrt3746]

EmRe 361 na Ufo fan? 😂

[@EmRe-qe4fd]

F1sCh BOoZ lel haha

[@g2boom755]

361 ! haha nice das die deutschen auch hier sind

[@EmRe-qe4fd]

G2Boom normal haha bin eig österreicher lel aber egal spreche ebenfalls deutsch haha

[@co_untryyy]

I DARE U TO DO GRAFFITI WITH CRAYOLA MARKERS

[@tsugikuniyoriichi8168]

69 like Nice

[@HondaAccord-zt9id]

I agree

[@ILLegalE504]

iv'e done it

[@randallc-r6d]

Ew

[@DokeTV]

Another video with spray paint? Thumbs up for it!....and BTW the price of 72 stylefile markers is 180$. ...and another BTW...I love these cheap markers :D

[@chsrtiopheolsonxbox6931]

DokeTV. love

[@jecku148]

i see big quality differens

[@arlenebush8418]

DokeTV I love you

[@arlenebush8418]

DokeTV hi

[@XD-ew4cf]

Yo doke what about make video with all your sketches

[@ebt7141]

What about a: *Cheap* Paper vs. *Expensive* Paper?

[@glazyfn4072]

4:28 look at his right hand :) EDIT: left hand*

[@noclud5137]

ETC!

[@axad621]

Lol

[@kr0x5g_94]

@Uvuvwevwe Wazakalaksuaoapsulopopo Osas kruk doke is a toy !? Wtf you is a toy man

[@maclavaitz]

@@kr0x5g_94 invata englezaaaaa

[@tonymiami5480]

You got me

[@FluentDelaware]

ur a monster homie...that second doke piece was so perfectly symmetrical.respect!

[@petruskorpela7129]

Love u, made my day again.

[@DokeTV]

+Petrus Korpela Thanks :)

[@cougargraffiti1875]

suomi perkele

[@Tajezi124]

Cougar Graffiti niimpä

[@khristoforosbeats7972]

Petrus Korpela oho yllättävän paljo suomalaisii tääl

[@stefanbinder7591]

DokeTV omg,that is so great😍 I love your videos,you are the best youtuber.I'm from germany and watch your videos not so long,but that what i see is the best graffiti of the world! Not ghost ea, Doke is the finaly name!!(sry but i hope you are understand what i mean)🤘

[@meeluhhdakiller]

Okay. In my opinion, there's more to take note of when comparing markers. 1. Many people like to use markers in various ways and i think you have to try out many different things to find out what different types of markers are good for. 2. Many artists (even more beginner ones like me) prefer markers that bleed less. 3. Compare blending ability, as many artists prefer to be able to blend markers quite easily, and you can even add in some blending options! (for example colourless blending markers) 4. Keep in mind that cheaper markers come in a more limited supply, and often run out quicker than more expensive ones. :)

[@absolving]

Do cheap paint vs expensive paint!

[@hunterurban5465]

if you color in small , slow circles the streaking from the markers will be almost nonexistent !! and i really loved that purple and pink one you did aaa

[@kellycooper301]

That piece with cheap markers at the end is 🔥

[@matt89k]

Liking that new style on the cheap marker sketch for the second half of the video

[@Djuztin]

Your videos get better each day! :D

[@ItsSatanic]

Fantastic video doke. The black outline on the cheep marker sketch was amazing!

[@Snoop_D0gg]

I like both

[@spiderfarmsltd.9485]

Yeah, but you can't even come up with your OWN name

[@jasonbaker4699]

Paper type matters

[@saved_yet_so_as_by_fire]

Snoop dog's lame, what possesses you to use that name?

[@stepanvala]

The backround music when u are sketching is amazingly chosen! Great video! Keep up the good work

[@IHATEPERONA]

Your just doing basic things with the markers bro. That's not what the expensive ones are for. Blending,gradient,shading and so much more are what they are for.

[@dadebrindley8246]

Hes useing chisel tips si its fucking shit looking

[@alexandreviot7676]

I agree with you. And the most important : the duration of the color with a drawing on a wall even if not directly under the sun light with poor stuff is poor. But for fast basic sketch, poor stuff is enough.

[@KilepsYT]

6:38 is it just me or expansive markers got 1 point just for nothing haha?

[@noclud5137]

Yes:(

[@TOMMMMMMN]

@@noclud5137 :():

[@JoshnJose]

yeah i realised that too

[@as-go]

He did say they have more colors so I guess that's the one point

[@carlsenkel1141]

They both got one point

[@HectorGarcia-zv9ry]

Forgot about this channel but i started getting back into graffiti again, stopped around when i still was in school like a decade ago, basically i went back to playing my old marc eckos getting up contents under pressure game, and said you know what imma buy another blackbook again, i still love using cheap markers, crayola combined with sharpies, color pens and so on, you can still make badass pieces, feels good to do wildstyle and throwies again.

[@hydrakn]

I think a big factor is what kind of paper you use, and how quickly the ink will dryout or get used up on the cheap markers. Sometimes I find it best to use cheap markers for minor details but the expensive markers typically always fill better.

[@JohnPaul-ru2wb]

Great video. If cheap makers are to wet when it comes to blending or layering use a thicker paper like water color paper. But the more expensive markers do have a wider range of colors.

[@everex6154]

hi doke, nice video with markers but you can make that style video with cans! Cheap cans and expansive cans.

[@bresims995]

I'm glad people do these videos because it inspires people that they don't need expensive markers to make good art

[@clutchconnorfilms8093]

Do foil graffiti in public in LA

[@DokeTV]

Is that a good idea? 🤔

[@clutchconnorfilms8093]

DokeTV it's not illegal but the cops will probably be called that will make a great video

[@Karlito4261]

next video we will find out doke got shot x)

[@GoScience123]

Idk California laws is pretty bitchy when it comes to graff. Especially cuz he's a new guy in the city the cops will just say some bullshit and detain him only to let him go cuz he isn't destroying property. He should just go to a legal wall to avoid trouble.

[@montani_x3]

the nomad life Good luck in Hawthorne California. Weve been arrested ftom no reason sometimes, im even 14.

[@kriszubia8746]

Cant believe it's been 4 years doke. Keep up the good work

[@thelastknight6329]

Make grafitti with instagram colors.

[@mattmartin7669]

TheLast KnighT k

[@turtlesama9476]

Even though expensive supplies have more control, cheap ones will always have a special place in my heart

[@taylormaggard6060]

This guy is under appreciate everyone should watch this guy he is the best

[@spraypaint5351]

taylor maggard hes good but not the Best pls stop commenting shit if you dont know anything about Graffiti

[@taylormaggard6060]

Just Magic&Games I know what u mean but u have to say he is really good

[@spraypaint5351]

Maori Archer True

[@angelconrad9044]

Jjyyyu nm jiu life

[@emilymccloud957]

I do think he is good but not someone i would watch. Im not a big fan of graffiti

[@calispraygarcia6890]

I like how you surprise me with two whole different sketches

[@alfie6337]

Hi Doke! Who else is part of the notification squad 💪🏼💪🏼

[@Luis-ll3su]

Alfie Farrell adidas dough

[@aloquin777]

I don't mind the cheap markers here, you did fab with them!

[@jrm679]

You didn't to any real tests like gradient or blending...

[@samuelsenechal778]

This is right

[@gracecleveland680]

Jake McLaughlin well its obvious that the cheap markers won't blend so why try

[@adam.egbert]

Graffiti you don’t really blend

[@evgeniygolyaka4554]

​@@gracecleveland680 For that there is molotow GRAFX Blender;)

[@VAKANIS]

This video just proves that if you are good at something you don't always need the best of the best.

[@janfarkas8953]

how to get stylefile markers? you are the best

[@Rayark4116]

Ján Farkaš last time I checked, there were stylefile markers on Amazon, don't know if their still there but it's worth a try!

[@evmanbutts]

BombingScience.com stocks them, but only in packs of 12 or 24 I think

[@negative4044]

Ján Farkaš You should try GraffitiBoxShop.de

[@ganstaboii2332]

I think artprimo might have them

[@hellboy5194]

Bro you are my motivation for graffiti.Respect from Bosnia!!! You are the best!

[@pasta7899]

ay doke this isnt hate but bombing is when you do an illegal piece / what you think is bombing is simply called a throw/throwie

[@Vishonu]

I think the art is what matters and an artist like you can rock in anything ,,, you the best

[@teryyrakoo]

Pozerá to aj nejaký Slovák? :)

[@_sony__em7112]

TeriKing SvK ano pane 😂 Doke je typek

[@vojtaj8418]

Čech 🙌😊

[@shakesan100]

Jasně :)

[@majak472]

Jasně ja su čech :D

[@alexandercizevsky2999]

Ano

[@tonysanta1240]

Dope video concept with fire styles & tunes!

[@izzxix9703]

its not about cheap or expensive but talented or shit

[@vincentpreston2694]

izz xix another great statement.

[@andrei_the_riverman9698]

Dude , u just said "Im going to do this sketch with this cheap guys! " 😂😂😂😂😂 Doke , your funny man ! Have a good time there în LA!

[@vasss2400]

cheap are more bright and cool

[@GoScience123]

Tru but there's only like 10 colours for cheap while the expensive has a ton

[@averagecommenter2514]

sharpies are cheap and they have a lot of colors

[@BIG_STORS]

average commenter sharpies ain't cheap in new zealand $5 for one marker the cheap ones here in nz are sharpie knock offs

[@taylord3527]

REDLIFE ENZED In America there really cheap

[@honeybun.6932]

ph, 21 (30 or 20) sharpies (diff colors) is like 630 Pesos.

[@kenneilangelo]

omg doke, you made me realize a very important thing, im glad youre here man :)

[@jeanmich3937]

Can you make a tutorial for How to make and have a graffiti with a difficult coloring(colors) pls. Like for he see it

[@Megis4Life]

Holy smokes are u good at what u do. Keep up the amazing work u will hit 1mil no problem!

[@lobo1229]

As long as you got skills... doesn't matter what you use

[@vincentpreston2694]

LOBO 122 best statement on here by far.

[@xrtglobalinc.4705]

LOBO 122 very true

[@jeweliamccleskey]

um....not quite!

[@nicholaskarako5701]

For a basic sketches inexpensive/ cheap markers are fine, but for finished drawing or piece you are going to display or sale use the better quality or expensive markers. Huge drawing with cheap and expensive pastels.

[@stojcetesla5422]

Greetings from Macedonia

[@semmeijer4683]

tomorro i go to Macedonia on vacation

[@stojcetesla5422]

sem meijer Have a nice trip

[@semmeijer4683]

Thanks!

[@markodzaic5797]

Saint Oner Majkata u gz xd

[@stojcetesla5422]

HîI'mGēørgëWhåt'ßYõúrÑæmē¿ Fuck off

[@James_Benny]

I've been watching your videos for so long and I keep watching this one and I just realized you have a Dodgers hat on. I love the dodgers and baseball and Graffiti... now I love this channel 10 times better lol

[@emdawg385]

GO TO WALMART AND BUY THE CHEAP $1.00 SPRAY CANS!!!

[@MarkKunoff]

A big question - what does the art look like fully cured after a few days? A few weeks? A year? A big reason to buy pro markers is for the *light fastness*, correct?

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

You are so CUTE

[@MattMediaMatt]

i see that you like cutting your art work colors in half :D btw love your work man, keep it up! and cheers from Latvia!

[@fazejosh-2875]

Who watch this video about 30 times

[@allpower96]

Learning so much from you man! Love your videos! Hope you're enjoying your time while here in the states!

[@lekr99]

it really depends though, if you need the number of different colours, theres really no getting around expensive markers, for simpler stuff as you said, cheap ones are very much sufficient.

[@jackkopix6612]

If you are doing portrait drawings, landscape drawings, product drawings, Then the expensive will have its full potential since expensive ones can do gradient, color blending wayyyy better.

[@classicmail8239]

I think the alcohol is very strong in expensive markers and it takes time to get good with them, where as cheaper markers you can't do as much stuff but the colours are nice and vibrant and you can do basic fills quite effectively.

[@dusanadams2780]

Can you do that final piece with expensive markers on the wall ? Good job :)

[@denniswilson372]

I think if u bought sharpie sets u would be happier...or prisma...i use both and can get a similar result with both...but i can say when u buy expensive sets u arent really paying for anything but blending..Prisma and most high end markers they are made to be able to blend colors...with sharpies and most inexpensive markers they arent designed or made for blending and what we do with them..i wouldnt pay that much for a set but i do use a combo of expensive and cheap that ivvve fou d to work really well...glad you made this cause it shows u dont have to go all out to make a dope piece...its all about the artist.

[@belucEn]

Ježkove oči! I really like the color combination of the last piece. You should definitely come and paint that sick graffiti you did with expensive markers on the wall of my living room! Btw, is something like that even possible? Would you accept an offer like that in the future? (properly paid job ofc)

[@justinmiller4716]

That sketch for the end piece was 👌.

[@QuadeMillerEdwards]

I bought cheap markers just to start blackbooking, and I picked up a couple of artist loft alcohol markers form Micheals, they’re like $3 a piece and they always have 25% off coupons! It’s worth it man, you don’t need ALLL expensive to do stuff

[@starsaturnchild]

Why dont you do this with sprays. Krylon sprays versus loop sprays or something like that. Just get cheap spray and comparr it to yours. Or you should just do a piece with cheap spray,but no caps. Meaning that you have to work with what ever you get

[@juliobonilla-rodriguez7201]

Doke! I just fell down the rabbit hole of KZbin and found you I also like to do sketches here and there but I just wanted to know what type of paper/sketchbook do you use?

[@evangallagher5536]

you couldn't tell much of a difference in the throw up because of the way you filled the letters. There are certain ways to use expensive graphic markers to make everything smooth and not see any strokes.

[@theluckylife3680]

It's not about tools but about who using them :) well done doke.

[@mitch150]

Thank you for doing this video! I feel much better about buying some cheaper markers starting out. The expensive markers have just that slight upper edge as far as quality goes. You can definitely see it. But you’ve shown you can still make great quality sketches with cheap markers. 👍

[@funme7770]

You're really talented i love what you do !PS: your eyes are just soo beautiful !

[@duckquack88]

Doke, if u make the filling first u should have no problems with the outlines;)

[@krishelgail1445]

thank you for sharing about color pen now I know what need to buy for my arts to draw I really appriciate your vlog

[@MrElmodie123]

Doke what caps do you use for you pieces because i am starting graffiti and have been using some caps and have a little trouble with caps can you make a video of what ones you use and how to use the with what to use them for and what size of piece you use them for and how for do you keep those caps away from the wall thanks This would help me a lot Big fan of your work been watching from the beginning of this year Thanks From Brayden - Osent

[@silverspaz3366]

I have been using cheap sharpies for my graffiti pieces and to me they are perfect. It is always better to use what you have and prefer than to go out there and get expensive materials.

[@RoseHayan]

I'd put into consideration that cheap markers are also fresh while your style file are quite used to the saturation of color there will show. Personally sharpies are what I have a abundant of with proper paper it looks great! but I love the freedom you can get using molotow one4all.

[@michaelnoll]

I think that every marker is just a tool. Every materials are just tools. You can use everithing and every material and during you use it enough, you discover its advantages and find a way, to use it. This is one of the things, wich can create your unmistakable style. Take existing and develop new.

[@moyfierheller6449]

You're extremely talented with all this!

[@ernietschernobyl]

Expensive markers are often alcohol-based, and have therefor better drawing-qualities. Water-based markers harm the paper. Also, expensive markers often last longer, whereas cheap markers get empty really quick.

[@StreetwearAkademiks]

also ... expensive markers are for blending and gradient... it's like comparing the cheapest pencil to the most expensive pen for shadows... the cheapest pencil always wins! I love your videos, just a simple comment ... :)

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

My favorite markers overall are cheap Chinese "TouchFive" markers. I got a set of like 160 colors for about $80 USD on eBay. They aren't perfect of course but for the price they are a steal, and the colors pop. I prefer Prismacolor markers but these cheap Chinese ones are like ~50 cents compared to several dollars per marker.

[@aanikasawhney7119]

Here's is a tip if you are a young artist and want to experiment with alcohol based markers buy cheep markers with a chicle and bullet nib you don't need a brush nib right a way learn how to shade and work on your skills and then save up to get expensive I got ohuo markers and they work fine the only thing is I don't have skin tones so the I got a spent a little more to get a good skin tone pack this is the way to go excpeacily if your are not experienced.

[@G0r32xboxlive]

You could use the cheap ones but have to be really precise about it to not get the black streaks

[@krishelgail1445]

Now I know I don't need to buy an expensive pen and you are a great artist wow I really love you're art

[@No_Transitory]

I think it comes down to color and blending ablity when using cheap vs expensive.... but your doing tags which is much different than say drawing faces, vehicles, building backgrounds where those extra colors are needed... but you made cheap markers look awesome lol

[@aaron.silveira]

I've always liked to draw with cheap pens. My favorite thing to draw with is just one of those cheap cap pens you fill out forms with xD

[@paulbowden2317]

I actually love the cheaper makers just because they intend to last longer as well

[@kerrylaverty2950]

It would be cool if you could try out cheap paper and expensive paper? Keep up the good work though!

[@barnerbar6597]

It was a fair and good comparison

[@cezarofficial9014]

WE ALL LOVE YOU DOKE YOU ARE GREAT! :)

[@gambiland3948]

you should get the Faber castle markers they are awesome for layering, blending, they come in alot of different colors in sizes I'm sure you would be very pleased with them I would love to see you do a review and see what you think :)

[@semmeijer4683]

hi doke, please make a video with exspensive cans and scheap cans. btw i love your video's. greetings from Holland>

[@quinnybeans9326]

How do you make ur highlights on the letters every time I️ try the white marker doesn’t even show up on the color

[@lukeysoma5839]

Nice Presentation, would be good to see another comparison seeing the Stylefile markers being worked more and blended and also using high quality blending paper, perhaps even incorporating paint pens for highlights, keylines, etc. Another test would be good would to do a Copic Markers - Molotow Sketchers - Stlylefile Markers - Ironlak Strikers Comparison

[@lukeysoma5839]

Admittedly I have not seen ALL of your videos and am a new Subscriber so If this is something you have already done or incorporated into Previous Videos, then please disregard previous comment, Kind Regards, Lukey

[@fundjgamer1359]

Hey Doke I'm trying so hard to do my best doing graffiti and so fard It's good. Your vids really help😊

[@sykoner4299]

I’m a graffiti artist from California (sketchbook only, not much experience with paint) and I find myself using sharpies for solid colors and outlines, copics for shadows and blending light colors, and pro markers for bombs I gotta say the cheap markers are not bad for simple pieces and bombs

[@dominikjozek330]

But... You can do an amazing work with any type of markers... Good job man, hats off 👏

[@GraffitiTutorials]

You should have done a blending comparison... I bet the cheap ones don't blend half as well because they dry too quick.. good video though 👍🏼

[@luisruiz1743]

If you are a good graffitti artist you can use anything to the best of your ability! I use both!

[@ish_maxy865]

Omg it's not even the markers it's you're drawing its amazing wish I could draw like that nice video! You have a great talent :)