How to Color with Alcohol Markers [Free Lesson]

Learn how to color with alcohol markers using these 4 easy tips. I also include several alcohol marker coloring techniques that you can start using today to improve your skills. If you’d like to learn even more about coloring with alcohol markers, then be sure to join my Coloring Academy and take my Alcohol Marker Fast Track lesson!

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===CHAPTER MARKERS===

00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:03:24 - Tip 1: Use Good Marker Paper
00:07:41 - Tip 2: Use a Blotting Page
00:09:10 - Tip 3: How to Color Small Details
00:12:32 - Tip 3: BONUS - Keep Track of Supplies
00:13:39 - Tip 4: Alcohol Marker Coloring Lesson
00:15:31 - How to Pick a Color Scheme
00:17:40 - How to Do Basic "Block" Coloring
00:20:31 - How to Use Gray Markers
00:33:04 - How to Color with Tri-Tone Combos
00:39:05 - How to Color with Mixed-Media
00:45:29 - Reveal & Final Recommendations

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[andreajacobson]

Yay! I was the winner for the 320 set! I am so grateful for Coloring Bliss! You have taught me a lot for a beginner colorist such as myself!

[sarah]

Good video, I always enjoy watching. I have a few tips Id like to share that I have learned from taking several marker classes. 1- To get less streaks you need to do multiple layers, that allows the fibers of the paper to become saturated with the color. 2- when using gray for shading another way is to put the gray down 1st allow it to dry and then do the fill color over the area. 3 to make sure you have good coverage the back of the paper should also show what you colored in a solid look. 4 I know you didn't cover using the colorless blender but just a tip the colorless blender should be thought of as a bleach pen not really a blender. When trying to remove a mistake, press the colorless blender at the edge of the mistake and in a pressing motion pushing the color back toward the line. It also helps have piece of paper under and move to a clean area. if having a hard time removing dark colors you may have to use this method several times

[bonnys]

I like the idea of buying two books then putting them together. It benefits the illustrators who work so hard to produce quality images and you can highlight your hard work by putting them in a book.

[violescent]

I'm loving the purple streaks in your hair! Goes really well with your skin tone and hair color.

[veronicas-puppy]

I like #3 the best! I learned the most about using grey for shading!

[Sheilaendsley]

#3 cupcake is my fave. The one I learned most from was the grey shading. I hadn’t seen that demo’s before. Thank you!

[lorettareis]

My favourite is the 4th one and I learn most from the second one! Yes I did learn a lot . Thank you for the lesson.

[jeweledbyjoi]

This was helpful! I certainly didn’t know that there was so much use for grey tones! #3 is definitely my fav but I love the look of texture in #4!! I’m a beginner and you have me now thinking of becoming a member! Thanks so much!!

[jordanpasson]

Jennifer do u notice a difference in how Ohuhu blends versus how copics blend?

[pebblesstleonards]

Very informative video, thank you Jennifer and Steve! Loved how little Rose lifted her head occasionally, as if to say "could you keep the noise down please - dog trying to sleep", ha ha.

[shastavi]

My favorite is #4 and I learned the most with that one too so I can remove the white on some books. Thank you!

[Yakita]

I’ve just recently opened my eyes to the use of mixed media (marker base + colored pencil blend). This video is hands down the most informative tutorial on several ways to utilize your markers! Gunna save this for later reference, thank you!

[katier]

Wow, the grey shading with markers is a game changer. Thank you! 😊

[zaraheart]

I just got my first set of alcohol markers a few days ago. It’s a small 48 color ohuhu set from Amazon. I googled “how to color with alcohol markers” and found your video.
This video was so very helpful! I have been coloring just to color, very bold and full. I love coloring mandalas and I’m currently coloring Crayolas mindful meditations mandala coooring book(got it from Target I think). I started using prismacolor colored pencils, I just love them, always have. Then I saw a video from other artists I follow and they were using alcohol markers and I love the way the colors look on paper. So I got myself some. Now I have all these mediums and want to know how to color the way you guys do. lol I’m 32yo and I’m a newbie with this. So thank you for providing this video. I really love the multi media approach. The 4th square is beautiful.

[TheElly]

I like #3. I’m excited to try the marker and pencil combo 😊

[lisafarrant]

I like 3 and 4 the best and I learned a lot. I'm definitely going to try using the alcohol markers as a base colour! BIG THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤

[geraldeguzman]

This is the vlog I have been waiting for. I love all the grey markers tutorials. Thank you

[carolestevenson]

Learned so much and liked all of them, each has its own "personality."

[EmilyKayPeterson]

My fave is 3 but I learned a wealth of knowledge from 2 the Greys. Thank you! I'm definitely gifting myself a year membership to the academy for Christmas!

[maemouser]

Thanks for such great teaching techniques! I was torn between 3 & 4, then when you held it up for the camera from that viewpoint 3 really stood out for the shading. I learned a lot about the gray technique and also never thought to add the pencils on top of the markers. I just discovered your channel and am watching a ton of videos! I love your vibe and you are a wonderful teacher. I can’t wait to get the Ohuhu markers, I’m just getting back into card making and scrapbooking after 15 years of my health keeping me from it. I found your page because I was trying to decide between Tombow and alcohol markers. After watching you I now know what I want!