All about Watercolor Markers - FLAX art & design

Watercolor markers or brush pens have the versatility of a traditional watercolor packed into an easy to take-on-the-go form. They are the perfect tool for hand-lettering but can also create beautiful washes, gradients and drips. With so many brands coming out with their own version of a watercolor marker we decided to do a comparison of our most popular three: Kuretake's ZIG CLEAN COLOR Real Brush pens, Faber-Castell's Albrecht Dürer watercolor markers, and Royal Talen's ECOLINE brush pens.The biggest difference between these three watercolor markers are the nibs.We did some swatch testing with all three brands. The ZIG Clean Color markers had the most brush-like qualities when used dry. All three blended beautifully when activated with water. The Albrecht Durer watercolor marker allowed for very clean lines, especially with the smaller fibre-tip end. The ECOLINE brush pens had a super vibrant color and were highly pigmented.Here are some beautiful mushroom paintings created by Jane, head of our Fine Pen Department at the FLAX Oakland store. You can see more of her art on instagram @iylishr

Yarka Students Watercolor Set offers semi-moist and full pans of brilliant colors. Set features rich and highly-pigmented transparent colors being Non-Toxic in composition. Set allows students to fill their brushes with lush color quickly and easily.

Yarka Semi-Moist Watercolor Set of 12

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Book contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines.

Artists' Coloring Book, Hokusai

Dual Brush pens are ideal for artists and crafters. The water-based ink is blendable and the resilient nylon brush retains it's point stroke after stroke.

Tombow Dual Brush Pen - 912 - Pale Cherry

Copic Sketch 6 Marker Set - Earth Essentials

Canson XL Marker Pad, 100 Sheets, 9 inch x 12 inch This semi-transparent white paper is suitable for drawing or design, from rough sketches to finished form. Alcohol and solvent markers won't bleed through the paper, making it ideal for Manga and illustration. This pad also works beautifully with pen or pencil. Size: 9 x 12.

Canson XL Marker Pad 100 Sheets 9 x 12

Tombow Dual End Brush Pen Set - Pack of 10

These high-quality, refillable empty markers have optimum flow control pump-valve systems that allow for accurate handling and application. The transparent marker bodies allow for easy color recognition and assessment of remaining content. The extra-fine .7mm and fine 2mm nib markers hold 8ml of paint or ink. The standard 15mm, broad 30mm and broad 50mm nib empty markers hold 20ml of paint or ink.

Montana : Acrylic : Empty Marker : 30mm

QoR Watercolor Introductory Set - 24-Color Set - Sam Flax Atlanta

Zebra Sarasa Decoshine pens feature metallic shimmering ink that adds glitz to artwork or everyday writing.

Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pen Set

What's New: Tombow Twin Tone Markers - FLAX art & design

FLAX is the Bay Area's Go-To Place for art supplies and more. Our stores in Oakland and San Francisco will inspire your creativity.

POSCA Paint Markers, Ultra-Fine Set of 12

Marabu Art Crayon Primary Set