Literally Everything I Know About Markers!

[@ssavaart]

Hi all! I know a LOT of you are looking for AFFORDABLE markers so here's a link for really good and cheap set of markers... these are the best I've tried. amzn.to/3UcrGnD I hope that helps. Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥ Scott

[@jonig-mz1wd]

You are the best👑

[@feliciaeggie]

👀❤🫵

[@turtle_undercover]

This video was reMARKERble as always! How much of an impact does the base colour have on the piece overall? Like how different would Mr T be if you had started with a yellow base or something? Finding the right colours is probably a skill that will develop with practice. Still, watching how you layer everything and seeing it come together feels so magical! Ohu-who knew markers could be so amazing?!

[@darkentity906]

dude tried out-dad-joking a dad 💀

[@awesome_echidna]

I feel like I should take notes on this conversation structure…Hit ‘em with a dad joke, a question, a compliment, and another dad joke. Lol, I loved everything about this comment😂

[@Justaperson-on4mx]

Thank you for saying that the quality of materials isn’t important. A lot of youtube artists use custom brushes and full sets of copic markers and it makes young artists think thats the only way to draw

[@hallows7568]

Wow! This video shows just how much to trust the process. The deep pinks and lavender seem so out there, but once you get layering and really start mixing all the different colors you use, it comes together to make a beautiful, rich piece. I also never thought about how versatile markers being transparent is. Its just something I never thought of, and it's a really helpful way to look at it. Since it is transparent, i could possibly change things up or fix mistakes since the color isnt that deep yet. Thanks for the helpful advice!

[@POOHBEAR4107]

Thats what I’m thinking

[@Nr_1TE]

I am 13 Years old and knew who you were drawing right away. Thank you dad 😂

[@IY_EDITS]

Why are you calling him dad? 🌈💐

[@freekenjaku]

@@IY_EDITShes saying thank you to his own dad

[@lizzyexpert]

@@IY_EDITSu dum or sm

[@zero-one2585]

Clubber Lang

[@inali_illustrates9142]

As someone who uses markers A LOT, I have been able to make personal innovations and compile a decent amount of info, but never did I think to layer them like that

[@oh_bruhh]

what the hell, you're like a magician! for the first half or so of the video i thought there was no way those colours would end up giving the right skintone, but i was so wrong!

[@saramalik5932]

Watching your videos really makes my anxiety go away. Thanks alot. Your channel is a safe space.❤❤

[@ssavaart]

Absolutely My Pleasure ♥

[@alcalar3637]

As a beginner artist i am so amazed about how you bring life to a colorless page I am so inspired by your art ❤

[@aslinchoi9936]

Markers are my personal medium of choice, so you posted this at the perfect time! I think I’ve gotten stuck in the ways I use them, and this gave me a lot of ideas! Also- during the entire layering process I kept thinking “that looks way too red” but then I compared the end product to the reference photo and saw it was a near-perfect match! You inspire me so much to continue as an artist, thank you!

[@tonydejesus2134]

Pigment-based or India Ink-based markers from companies such as Staedtler and Faber-Castell don’t actually bleed through the page. They are also more lightfast and archival than alcohol dye-based markers, which fade over time.

[@Ali-mv3jc]

I use markers occasionally, I would advise to scan or photograph each artwork when it's finished. So even when it fades you can still see your progress and previous pieces!

[@deliri0um]

i absolutely love your educational videos a lot of the times people just talk and you see no work and sometimes people just show their work and skip to the end result in the middle.

[@krach1854]

Here before the title change

[@darkentity906]

?? wdym

[@ssavaart]

I accidentally had it as colored pencils

[@lukekartavov2002]

Oh. Well everyone makes miscakes. Sorry mistakes 👍

[@darkentity906]

@@ssavaart oh ok

[@Slayyyyyqueeeeen]

​@@lukekartavov2002just happy little accidents

[@sum.23]

I was feeling sad and anxious today, like on the verge on tears but I really could't cry, neither I knew exactly why I was feeling that way. But this video really calmed me, and inspired me to create. Watching your art is always amazing. Thank you so much!!!

[@ssavaart]

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

[@lozantoninocreations]

I recognised Mr T straight away 😃 He came to my work 15 years ago (big corporate company and he was there for Snickers). I asked him a question and his answer was super weird 😂 I asked as a joke if he has trouble going through airport security with all his chains and he said since hurricane Katrina he doesn't feel comfortable wearing real stuff, so this all fake. I still don't know what HK has to do with it all 😂 I love alcohol markers although I need to learn more about them. I've only used them on line work like colouring page. I want to learn how to use them to their full potential, since they are beautiful and can create amazing art. And thank you for saying there is no right or wrong way to use tools. I hate people that tell others they are using something wrong.

[@ssavaart]

How cool!

[@Ali-mv3jc]

I know why he mentioned HK! He was involved in the cleanup, afterwards he felt it wasnt right to wear all that gold when so many people lost everything.

[@edgechan]

5:23 that's why is called "mixed media"! I use markers with a shade of watercolors or gouache if needed.

[@Fruityloops1517]

Totally needed this, Thanks Scott!

[@Random_Girl_in_The_Internet]

As soon as i saw you layering the colors and using the BASE COLOR as LAVENDER made my jaw dropped to the floor !! I didnt even imagine or think abt that! Ive used coloring markers for 1-2 years and i had a hard time figuring how to make it look like the correct shade of color or like make it blend smooth, this helped me so so *so* so much! ❤❤

[@nikkiewhite476]

Ah finally this is the first long form video that has appeared in my feed instead of me going to look for it! It is so cool to see the lavender-pink-red-etc slowly transform into a rich chocolate!

[@SketchedbySte]

this turned out awesome, great work scott. Nice to see long form videos too in my opinion! I had a question, when layering markers over the initial graphite ( and maybe over the coloured pencils later on) do you find it can damage and discolor your marker tips? Also does it make a difference whether you use wax based or oil based pencil colours for this method? thanks

[@ajacobs8886]

Dude this is amazing. The way the colors changed from all these bright saturated colors in the beginning to skin color is magic. And the way the pencils interacted with the markers was so cool. I don't really like drawing with markers, but I have some old (really cheap) ones laying around and I might give it a try again. Thank you so much!

[@riikkiie]

would it be possible to preserve the art piece made by markers with any type of vanish so it doesn't fade or to be able to give it a longer lifespan? also, I absolutely love your videos! I love that you share the good and the bad, the frustration and happiness, I love that you keep it real! You are motivating me to start my own art youtube channel where I keep it real just like you! because we need a lot more like that in the community 💖 Lots of love from Norway!

[@stayin_squirly]

Do you have a video talking about understanding value, like how to analyze references to see the highlights and shadows and then put that into your art? That's something I struggle with in my art, and wanted to see what you thought about it?

[@riccardo1764]

This changed my mind about Markers completely.

[@hanakozaki_rin]

Thank You so much Scott, I might follow all of these despite being new to alcohol markers and improve.

[@Nikki-calypsos_storm]

Hey, I was wondering if you could also make a video on the difference between alcohol and water based markers. Love your art !

[@dumpking_]

off topic but im so happy you always add subtitles to your videos because i have auditory processing disorder and it's really helpful to have subtitles already in the video

[@Anna-the-bananaa]

Loving these long form videos!! ❤️

[@The_real_needle]

Thanks Scott! I have alcohol markers and this was really useful! Loving the long form videos :)

[@mariejackson3212]

i like how the colors were layered, I've never really done that before!

[@Sir_AshenWoods]

I normally work with digital art programs, but I have been trying to get out of the digital mindset and back into traditional mindset. And hearing you say "there's no rules" in regards to mixing mediums together, kinda helps ALOT in pushing past what is often taught in Art classes. Nowadays, art teachers force the "Your art needs to tell a story" and "You can only use one medium during one artwork" things and deduct points/marks if you go against such teachings. Which often causes burnout and decreases creativity by a long shot... It's sad. Which is why I chose to work digitally instead... It's hard to unlearn. So thanks for uploading and saying the things you've said. It means alot!

[@ch64321]

your blending always seems like magic (honestly still does 😂) I appreciate you taking the time to explain this process!! Hoping to add a bit or so of these techniques and keep growing!!!

[@The_Obsessive_Bookworm]

This was really helpful! I’ve been mainly winging it with my markers, and I’m used to separating my art medians when I’m working on a piece. Seeing how blending different medians can work out gives me some ideas for my next pieces. Thanks, Scott!

[@FlyingFluffyWolf]

Thank you for your initial marker series of shorts! Listening to your advice with layering and how markers work, not to mention your watercolor advice as well, all helped me significantly improve from my first ever attempt (before studying how you work with alcohol markers) to my second ever attempt!! I appreciate all the videos you make on art!!! (ps, I got the artbeek markers and ohuhu marker sketchbook because of your little reviews! Thanks for those too!!!)

[@seanfaherty]

Your thoughts at the end about the right ways to do things were spot on. If it works for you it works. Other people don’t need to like it but I find the really bad paintings are often when I’m trying new things. Going in new directions. Sometimes just learning what doesn’t work is invaluable

[@CamsCreatesArt]

Thank you for this video informing everyone . The medium I mainly work his alcohol markers, and I learned a lot of advice from this that I will be sure to use some of my own art!

[@Luna-hj4jy]

Thank you for this video! I got some ohuhu markers last christmas and it’s been really a challenging yet fun experience trying to work with the medium. To see your process is really cool, from the first layer of lavender building up to all those different shades of colors! It’s really inspiring to see how it all comes together :D

[@kairoldancreations]

Your approach to coloring skin is sooo fascinating and helpful. I didn’t even know you could use those colors to make skin tones that vibrant!

[@moth..]

Hey Scott, I just want to say that you are a huge inspiration to me! Watching you draw has inspired me to draw in different ways and use different colour combinations I wouldn’t have thought of. I love the posters you make and today on my birthday I got the centaur and dragon alliance one :) Keep up the great work!

[@ssavaart]

Wow. Happy Birthday! I'm so happy you like the poster.

[@moth..]

@@ssavaart thank you so much! :)

[@SilentTrip]

you're amazing at this, makes me happy you found your groove and style

[@artsy_dragon_creations]

The way you build up so many layers of colors that all blend together so well and give so much depth is amazing. I hope I can gain your level of confidence with color with more practice. Because of my budget I’ve only been able to afford regular Crayola Supertips, and I kind of sucked at using them at first. Then I played around with a Pentel Aquabrush one of my professors gave me and tried using it as a blending tool. After some more practice I’ve gotten really solid results. The shape of the tips lets me get the control and precision of colored pencils with the smoothness and wide strokes of markers, and the inks can work a lot like watercolor if you add lots of water to spread it out

[@Jayden67989]

Your my favourite artist you encouraged me to draw and I really want to be like you .

[@opalpersonal]

what an amazing picture you made in the end. another thing to keep in mind is that layering is only possible on really good paper made for things like watercolour and markers, or else it can start to pill and break down. this doesn’t always happen, and there are things you can do to avoid it, but it’s something to keep in mind.

[@randomkirakira9796]

Amazing ❤ I love how u r open, respectful, and encouraging to ppl's own artstyle and way of using art mediums. Everyone have their own style and comfort in art that makes them happy. It's been so long since I used alcohol markers so it's very satisfying to see ppl using them in different ways. Amazed that u can layer so many colors with markers. It makes me want to go back to markers and use more colors for layering ❤

[@arminsamani9697]

Wow, I just love the way you explain and colour. You are the best art youtuber in the world for me (and I know like 80-90 so far) I love that you mention there is no right or wrong. I hope that you fly higher and be the most subscribed art youtuber. Love from Turkey❤

[@ArtThatsW]

I love how Scott casually notice shall of the colors on the skin of his reference, but he doesn't even notice the color brown 😂

[@sofiamn_05]

I'd love a video specifically on how to choose colors for different layers depending on what you're doing (i know a lot of it is practice, but maybe some tips)

[@phionella7]

The only other artist I've seen who builds up color that way is Sandy Allnock. It is so fascinating watching artists trust their process.

[@mostlyghostey]

A little late to the party but I wanted to clarify the brand of ALCOHOL marketers doesn’t really matter but if you are using water based markers like crayons the brand can make a huge change.

[@Pottybaby]

Hey scott,a young artist here..Or maybe not but I really have an interest but I’m not in the position where I can afford more art supplies but for now I have colour pencils,oil pastels,watercolour pencils and a pencil I guess..I watched all your videos related to these again but I was hoping you could maybe make a video helping me out

[@ssavaart]

What did you need help on?

[@Pottybaby]

@@ssavaart everything 😭 but mostly blending,shading,colouring,layering etc. (I’m so happy you replied)

[@Pottybaby]

@@ssavaart and i also don’t really have the high quality stuff so it’s really hard for me to draw and colour

[@ssavaart]

@@Pottybaby Oh. I would look at my other videos. THat's the best I can do to help. I make as many as possible in hopes that they may help artists like yourself.

[@Pottybaby]

@@ssavaart thanks for the help,I’ll look more into your other videos attentively

[@charlesking8943]

You’re just great. I got a great sense of your direction n how to approach. I really appreciate the perspective of use different materials, because as a long time student, we are usually put to a very strict standard of what is art. If you use a different material than say oil, we’ll now it’s a mixed medium art piece. So yeah. Art is art. Congrats on this channel. It’s great.

[@sarphar]

I'm getting alcohol markers soon, this really helped me! Thanks art dad ❤❤

[@sketchysunflower]

I am mostly digital artists but I impulsively bought cheap alcohol markers recently and I had a lot of fun drawing with them, I mixed them with color pencils and watercolors to get better results

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Fabulous! I saw an ad with Mr T in it yesterday and he is looking good!

[@mellodaysYT]

Watching you make art and have fun with the process, experimenting with colors and making something beautiful along the way is so inspiring to me. I've been trying to let go of my perfectionism and be more spontaneous. I love your channel very much.

[@emkayart]

Wow! I was skeptical at the beginning but wow did it turn out great!! ❤

[@silentspeaker0156]

The SHOCK that coursed through my body when you said it was Mr. T. First things first, no I don’t know who he is or what he looks like, so I didn’t recognize him. However, I am a young person who works at a zoo, and on Wednesday it was announced that our guinea turaco’s official name is now “Mr. T, and if you don’t know who that is … none of you know who that is. We’re old.” I jokingly thought Mr. T when you said “you may or may not know who I’m sketching.” AND IT ACTUALLY IS HIM. What a fun coincidence.

[@mohammadsv6102]

Weirdly Right on time!!! I started using markers a few days ago and I honestly had little to no idea how to use them, this video helped A LOT, thanks Scott!

[@starshifter4]

You are like a magician with this! It's amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing!!! 💜💜💜

[@EternalArt88]

Scott never skips a beat good job Scott I've both lost count of how many times you've made a beautiful piece and I've learned something while you did it ❤❤

[@yuval2440]

amazing video! it took me a lot of effort to get a set of markers (since they don't ship to my country) and now they just sit useless on my shelf bc i lost motivation to use them. i'm scared that whatever i make with them will be bad bc i'm a beginner, i'm still learning. but after watching your video it made me feel a little bit better bc i can mess around and find out the right way for me to use them (your tips are a good starting point for that). and even if it'll be bad - it's temporary & will fade rather quickly. so, yea. thank you.

[@paigebowen2031]

Hey Scott! Love your shorts and recently started watching your videos. I feel like what I love about videos is that occasionally I see the artists face and them talking to me. I feel like there is a bit of connection I'm missing. I want to see you explain your steps and then see your process. Take your time, use music and cuts to add progress. Art youtubers 10Hundered and Nerdforge kill it with long-form 10/10 would recommend them as reference points. Also talk slower in long videos! I like your art because the pieces feel so calm but your longform videos feel so loud. Totally get it if that's not your vibe but I figured I'd recommend it. Anyways I'm an avid long form watcher now regardless of all that. Please take it as constructive. Your videos are great and I just figured some feedback might be useful to grow your long-form audience. Love this piece

[@ssavaart]

Thanks. I'll look them up.

[@IAmTheGreatPotato]

i started drawing with markers in 2021 maybe, but this video helped a lot actually. thanks scott!

[@janetbronner6403]

Wow! That’s magnificent! You did it beautifully. love ohuhu markers! I use them all the time. But not the way you use interesting colors for the layers, it is something new for me.

[@victoriabarclay3556]

The skin tone is amazing and fascinating to see the process

[@Talisha-u4u]

This is an amazing art piece it looks like it should be in a museum

[@estherp4867]

I tried markers for Inktober and did not like them. I later made a swatch chart and found out there really weren't any midtones in the set of 72 markers that I had. Just very strong contrasts of light and heavily saturated colors. I think your technique of multilayering markers and pencils confirms for me the fact that building midtones in markers might be a ton of effort. I think the medium looks amazing though in comics.

[@Zaguzah]

It's like magic! Just amazing! 😍

[@mathissofrickinfun]

Its currently 4 in the night where I am rn, but Im still super hyped out waiting for this amazing videopeoeoe! Im extremely sleepy byt very glad tpo 🎉🎉🎉😅

[@fatforlife3581]

Goodnight 😴😴😴

[@mathissofrickinfun]

Thanks, this is the next day well night its 2 rn

[@jenniferarted3652]

I’m in awe!! I recently decided to learn how to use alcohol markers to fit my style. I have a substantial collection collection dust because I was never happy with what I made.I’m definitely inspired.

[@jadaw644]

I don't own or plan to use markers, but it's so interesting hearing you talk about art tips, in any sense!

[@agatasalim8554]

Hmmmm so much new info! I love how you layer marker with pencil then back to marker! Not gonna lie, i am most impressed by how versatile the colored pencils are 😂

[@makeroomtogrow]

What a brilliant picture of Mr T. ❤ that was amazing to watch. You are talented. 😊

[@mathewevanora9831]

I received a lot of markers from my sister a few days ago because she doesn't use them anymore and I had absolutely no idea where to start or how they "worked". I really want to try them no that I saw this, and I kind of forgot why it stressed me in the first place to try a new medium so thanks a lot !

[@dplj4428]

Do a photo or scan of Art. If art fades, you'll have something of the original, even if not on calibrated devices.

[@nnand6997]

I wish to learn how you choose your colors, im very bad at picking not obvious colors

[@bellacruel1396]

The marker swatches on the page before r so real lol

[@staringkat]

this was such an interesting video!! it was really interesing seeing this way of coloring with markers, especially since i didnt know that you could do this with them

[@vbachris]

"who cares" that is such an awesome statement. you go dude!

[@tedadamgreen]

A very most excellent video!! Thanks for sharing

[@Cheese-p1v]

Love your videos Scott!!❤

[@RinnoaMika1]

Cool! I got some last christmas and i love it! Im practicing foreshortening. Its kind of confusing 😅 but ill keep practicing!

[@MushroomGoddess777]

I love that markers don’t last forever I keep mine in a sunny space all the time because then I watch them fade over time and eventually I get to reuse the paper (not for a while but yk what I mean)

[@beverleybee1309]

I like doing pointillism with markers. I have a collection of different brands and sizes and such. It is so fun. Also, when doing colored pencils, I tend to do the squiggles too.

[@CloudLikeOtter]

If you want to keep your art bright for longer copie your work with a printer(or even better if you get it printed into a photo) and keep the original in a binder

[@LightYagami-lovesMisa]

I'm so used to all the memes with Barret being Mr. T. (I love FF7)

[@quincy7034]

Beautiful🤩

[@-Marley-Mars-]

The live was great this morning!

[@Amaling]

Scott! I’m in my early 20s and still know Mr. T! I think compared to other American pop culture icons of that time Mr. T is still reasonably well known

[@busykid3200]

I want some makers so bad! I am going to try to get some soon so this vid will really help thanks!

[@Juleanplayz]

If you don’t wanna ruin a marker just for the blending use the colorless blender!

[@benjaminwilliamson9580]

Do you think U.V. resistant clear acrylic coating or maybe just modge podge over top of the markers may help with fading?

[@bettyp5669]

This is my question exactly

[@morganashfire2044]

Do you think you could do a tutorial on how you sketch the faces? I would love to start drawing people but I never am able to draw the face properly and I would love to see your process.

[@ssavaart]

I have this kzbin.info/www/bejne/emHWmHVpaLWKq7M

[@morganashfire2044]

Thanks!

[@1pixel623]

Hi do you recommend markers for a young 11 year old artist like me? Because I really want to try them out and you are my biggest inspiration

[@annndy_ver.]

Oh! I knew i recognized Mister T! This video really made me happy :] It amazed me the way the markers layered on top of each other!! It looked so cool!! I really want to draw now hahajs, :] Great video! I love to see the process of art and people explaining their own process, it makes me happy happy happy :] thank you 🌠🌟💪

[@Eveeiloid]

This isn’t the way I do markers but honestly it’s really cool way to use them :)

[@JackHammerbeck]

Im pretty much a beginner but I love the way you do this and I think I'll take some inspiration

[@samasargent7029]

Seeing the transition from those kind of jarring bright colors to the final layered product was really cool! Do you know if framing a marker piece with UV protective glass would prolong its life?

[@ssavaart]

Absolutely that would do it

[@Fukitsune]

thank you so much for explaining everything...so i can leave drawing under the sun if they feel too dark as well...LET'S GOOOO i now know how to fix one drawing