Alcohol Marker Illustrations

Experience Level: Beginner

Class Length: 3 hours

Instructor: Sara Hospador

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Alcohol Marker Illustration is a vibrant, fast-drying art form celebrated for its seamless blending, rich color saturation, and professional, streak-free finishes. Popularized by comic artists, concept designers, and fashion illustrators, this class teaches you how to unlock the full potential of dual-tip markers to create stunning, dimensional artwork.

Here is a summary of what you will experience in this class:

What You Will Learn

  • Blending & Gradients: How to use colorless blenders and layering techniques to create smooth, flawless color transitions without streaking.

  • Light, Shadow, & Texture: How to build depth, render realistic shadows, and simulate different textures like shiny glass, soft fabric, or metallic surfaces.

  • Paper & Line Work Care: How to select the right heavyweight marker paper and use archival, smudge-proof fineliners to keep your outlines crisp.

Class Highlights

  • All Materials Provided: You will get to experiment with provided dual-tip alcohol markers (featuring both chisel/fine and flexible brush nibs). You’ll be surprised at how many different shades of markers are available!

  • Vibrant Portfolio Piece: Walk away with a bold, colorful, and fully finished illustration ready to be scanned, framed, or shared.

  • No Experience Needed: Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters; absolutely no drawing skills are required.

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