{"id":186375,"date":"2015-05-22T09:39:48","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T08:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/?p=186375"},"modified":"2020-02-21T16:22:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T16:22:58","slug":"comparing-illustration-markers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/22\/comparing-illustration-markers\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing Illustration Markers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Illustrator H Locke<\/a> takes a look at marker pens and papers, in search of the best performing combination. Some of the findings were as expected but there were some surprises. <\/big><\/p>\n

Doing this sort of testing, comparing your materials to each other and in different combinations, is a useful exercise to learn about your materials.<\/p>\n

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Comparing Illustration Markers<\/h1>\n

by H Locke<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Following on from my review of sketching pens and papers<\/a> last year, I wanted to investigate the vast range of markers and marker papers\/pads which are available out there.<\/p>\n

The markers – 11 makes:<\/h5>\n

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Shown in the Jacksons Marker Pen Case<\/a>, with the cover folded back.<\/p>\n

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The marker papers – 10 makes:<\/h5>\n

\"Comparing<\/a><\/p>\n

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The testing method<\/strong>
\nSimilarly to the Fineliner Pens & Papers review<\/a>, I tested each marker on each paper.<\/p>\n

For papers I was considering:<\/p>\n