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Art Markers


For the best in drawing, graphic design, and illustration markers, artists look to Blick. The right marker can make all the difference when you're presenting a graphic representation of an idea or a detailed illustration to support it. Drawing and illustration markers come in an endless array of colors, and feature fine, chisel, broad, and brush tips for creating strokes of different widths in illustrations, drawings, cartoons, linework, and for calligraphy and hand lettering.


Many popular brands of professional art markers come in double-ended versions that draw from a common ink source so the marks you make will always match. These dual-tip markers often include a bullet and chisel tip, a fine tip and broad tip, or a bullet tip and brush tip for quickly creating different strokes by flipping from one end to the other.


For fine line work, look for brands that feature a metal tip or sleeve that work well with rulers and templates. Our carefully chosen selection of drawing markers and illustration markers offer the precise control, coverage, and range of line widths to help you do your best work.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the advantages of alcohol-based markers over water-based?

    Alcohol markers have the advantage of being fast drying, so they're easier to blend without saturating the paper (paper dampened by waterbased markers that's then overworked can shred or pill). Alcohol markers are generally dye-based and lack the lightfastness of pigment-based markers, which tend to be water-based. Water-based markers are not always pigment-based but, compared to alcohol markers, they are generally low odor, which may be a consideration for group settings or users with sensitivities.

  • How lightfast are markers? How do I keep work from fading?

    Most markers are not rated for lightfastness. Although some are pigment-based and will be more resistant to fading, many are dye-based, and some dyes fade quickly. Be sure to pay attention to the properties of the markers you choose for your project. Although UV protective glazing can help minimize fading, some markers will be best used for work intended for reproduction (illustration and design) or temporary display (greeting cards).