Creative Resources

What alcohol markers are, how to use them, why I love them, and an honest comparison of brands including Ohuhu, Winsor & Newton Pro, and Artix markers.

Starting making art is simpler than you think. You don't need special talent, years of training, or perfect conditions. I answer the most common beginner questions here: Do you need talent? What supplies matter? Is it too late to start? Get honest answers and real permission to begin.

Alcohol markers have a reputation. People see them and think: expensive, tricky, only for experienced artists. I get it. For years I felt the same way. Here's what I've learned from teaching thousands of students: alcohol markers aren't scary. They're actually more forgiving than most people expect, especially when you pair them with coloured pencils. And that blend? It's genuinely fun to work with. I just finished filming a new course called Sweet Summer, and it's all about