Acrylic Markers
Acrylic pens and markers offer you bold, permanent, and waterproof acrylic colour that glides onto any surface via a felt nib. These are versatile tools you can use alongside spray paints to create dynamic, graphic artwork.
With smooth application and strong opacity, acrylic markers and pens offer you precision and control in a wide range of colours and nib sizes. Shop top brands such as Molotow, Montana, and Liquitex at Jackson’s. Discover our full selection of acrylic paint pens and markers to suit your creative style.
Acrylic Pens & Markers: Popular Questions from Artists
What are Acrylic Pens and Markers?
Acrylic pens and markers are versatile art tools. They combine the convenience of pens with the durability of acrylic.
Acrylic paint pens and markers provide highly opaque, vibrant colours with a quick drying time. Like most acrylic-based art materials, they are made from artist-quality pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer.
Ideal for a variety of surfaces, from paper to glass, acrylic paint markers deliver precision and control. This makes them a favourite for mixed-media artists, illustrators, and designers. With various nib sizes and finishes, acrylic pens and markers are perfect for detailed work or bold, expressive strokes.
Artists choose acrylic markers and pens for their versatility and ease of use. They can be used to create vibrant, layered effects on a wide range of surfaces.
Unlike normal acrylic paint, acrylic markers don’t require brushes or extensive cleanup. This makes them great for quick sketches, street art or plein air painting. Their ability to layer colours without smudging - combined with their convenience - offers unmatched precision and portability.
‘Markers are great to mix and match with different media. Pencil is great and can add lovely subtle lines, gouache is fab for solid slabs of white or black to contrast with the softness of the tones, pens of all shapes and sizes can be added, as can gel pens (opaque flat whites).
The simplicity and speed of markers encourage the artist to play around and not be too precious about the final image. It’s the perfect experimental medium where at the end of every drawing, something unexpected but satisfactory happens.’
— Phil Dean, aka the Shoreditch Sketcher, ‘Making The Most of Markers’ on Jackson’s Art Blog.
Acrylic markers are a modern tool. They were introduced amidst the rising popularity of acrylic paint, which was introduced in the mid-20th century.
The development of acrylic painting markers provided artists with an innovative way to apply acrylics without brushes. This direct, clean method appeals to creatives from illustration to design to street art. Modern brands have expanded the range to include acrylic brush-style markers for expressive styles.
At Jackson’s Art Supplies, we offer a curated selection of acrylic paint markers, including top brands known for their quality and vibrancy. These include Liquitex, Molotow, Montana and more.
Our range includes various nib sizes and styles, from acrylic marker pens for detailed work to acrylic brush markers for fluid strokes. Backed by a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating, we deliver exceptional customer service, fast shipping, and eco-friendly packaging.
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Start creating with acrylic markers today. Whether you’re experimenting with mixed media or working on bold illustrations, we have the tools to bring your ideas to life. Need help? Visit our Contact Us or Help & Advice pages.