How to mix colors with alcohol markers (ft Olo Markers)

[@Blick_Art]

Wow, what a great system for using this medium! It really looks almost like watercolors in this demo. These seem to flood-fill a bit better than earlier alcohol-based markers did. Some brands sort of streaked and striped, and older artists who were used to the original, smelly solvent-based pens didn't like them as much. Of course, some of those solvents aren't used in markers any longer, for good reason!. We loved the in-depth explanation of the color numbering system!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@olomarker]

"DIY marker" I really like that. So happy you love our markers. I can't say much BUT more colors may or may not be in the works. 😆 Thanks so much for you video and review! - Mina from OLO

[@SandyAllnock1]

I figured so, Mina!😜

[@maryhughes6390]

Beautiful! You are so talented! I love watching you color.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you so much!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Thank you Sandy. I’m learning so much from you. TYFS.

[@SandyAllnock1]

You are so welcome

[@debbiebugh8508]

Oh my, I never heard that about holly, thank you. Your video is great, thanks for all the info. Your art amazes me!

[@amandalopez7866]

This has been so helpful for me. I've been considering buying Olo, however, I'm so happy with my Copics, I think I'm gonna stay committed to them! I store my Copics markers in a Art Bin with a custom divider. I have an entire set and love to see each color standing next to each other. With the Olo markers, because they are connected, I wouldn't be able to see each end of each marker. You do a fantastic job explaining saturation, tone and color combinations. Super helpful!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cherij9008]

This was fascinating!!!!

[@fuzzydragons]

the blending on the leaves is so well done 😀

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@craftykat]

Thank you for this; gorgeous drawing.

[@SandyAllnock1]

My pleasure 😊

[@debbiespaulding2673]

Thank you Sandy always enjoy your art.

[@cindygarrison6338]

This is incredibly beautiful, Sandy!

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

I haven’t seen alcohol markers used to make something look so real with out another medium. Woah!!!

[@ILoveFountainPensCdn]

Incredible artwork!

[@lindaball403]

That is a pretty cool story about the Holly leaves!

[@inanelson2140]

I love your hex chart. I always wish I would have found you before I started my collection of copics. I would have made better purchase choices

[@sharoncollier6900]

Thank you Sandy! I just purchased some Olo markers and so far love them. I have your copic hex chart and will be heading over to get the Olo hex chart😊

[@SandyAllnock1]

Have fun!

[@kityac9810]

This pic was beautiful! I fell in love with Copic colors years ago and have preferred them ever since. But the level of easy customization with these Olo markers (and the amount of ink) have me very interested in trying them out.

[@barbborja1910]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m excited about the Olo,concept, but will be waiting for them to come out with a bullet nib to go with the brush nib, and more colors. Hopefully by next Christmas?

[@SandyAllnock1]

No clue; I'd asked how soon they thought new colors could be added and it sounded like they're set for quite some time.

[@margeryc9544]

I just got some Olo markers and I love ‘em. I was hoping they would send you some markers and you would make a hex chart. Thanks Sandy!! Love your charts so much since they simplify my color choices. The charts are so worth the money.

[@janewebb3477]

The berries want to jump off the page !

[@cherylweaver5129]

Love it!

[@VeroAndrad]

Thank you!

[@BrickBuyBrick75]

...and about Holly Bushes (Trees) there is a very large holly area that sits in New Jersey. On Sandy Hook sitting right between the ocean and bay side of the island is a holly farm, this is possible as there is a small area of fresh water between the two bodies of water.

[@roxytimmons482]

Great video and the holy dna fascinating 👌🏻👌🏻

[@SandyAllnock1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AafkeVultink]

One of the suprises I found with markers, I just have the ohuhu grey tone set for my practise monochrome prior to investing in more extensive set, is the variaty you can get in glazing. As I primarely use watercolours you can imagine I didn't expect that, I could glaze my heart out and my ohuhu skechbook didnt even gave damn. Ofcourse I messedup but thats ok thats what practise is for as I was testing the paper for maximum of glazes but I loved it.

[@imageimah145]

I love that drawing, could you tell me what kind of paper Will be better to use alcohol markers. I really Will appreciate your kindness.

[@SandyAllnock1]

My preference is Neenah SolarvWhiye but this is drawn on marker paper ❤️

[@MbSaidSo]

I do not need more markers ...I do NOT need more markers...I DO NOT need more markers!!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

LOL! I know. You don't, but some people don't have any, so we gotta enable them, right? *grin*

[@MbSaidSo]

@@SandyAllnock1 Yep... let's go with that! :-)

[@debbiebugh8508]

What a great reminder. I bought the Copic Jumpstart class and only got part way through it. Life got in the way. Now I can go back and do it again. Maybe I’ll even advance! You Rock!

[@karenzemko6518]

The holly and berries are just amazing! How do these markers compare price-wise to Copics? I know you said the contain more ink, and since the refills are cartridges I assume they are less messy than refilling Copics. TFS

[@SandyAllnock1]

I haven’t done an ounce per ounce comparison, but my quick recollection is that these half markers are less than a Copic. Check their site for current pricing.

[@bethdelmonte]

It I have all of the copics and refills do I also need to buy the olo markers? What is the difference besides the price?

[@SandyAllnock1]

If you have Copic stick with them-they’re still the best if you have markers that aren’t drying out. Their QC tanked a few years ago so I’ve been looking for alternatives for those who keep buying bad copics.

[@jinsangthehunter5719]

Hey Sandy? Would you ever do a hex chart for the Ohuhu brand markers?

[@SandyAllnock1]

No, I’d have to pony up to buy the set ☹️

[@jinsangthehunter5719]

@@SandyAllnock1 ah :( well thank you for replying !!

[@lillianfriday2561]

Can you tell me again why you don’t like the arteza alcohol markers? Or if you would do a hex chart.

[@SandyAllnock1]

I tried a few of them and wasn’t impressed… Not enough to invest in buying a full set of markers, which is what I would need to make a hex chart. Olo sent me these.

[@alishollis]

Do you have a blank hex chart?

[@SandyAllnock1]

No. It’s copyrighted so I legally can’t make it available or I lose my rights. You can just buy ones with numbers for mediums that have been created.

[@robinbecker9222]

Use a piece of foam shelf liner on your desk and they shouldn’t roll