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In this video, I am sharing a gentle introduction to acrylic paint markers and how I like to use them in my own art practice.

I am using a mix of Ohuhu Nahuku acrylic paint markers and Posca paint markers, and I am drawing a simple little avocado illustration to show how they work.

I talk through what acrylic paint markers are, why I love them so much, and how they differ from other types of pens and markers.

One of my favourite things about them is the opacity – the colours are so vibrant, they do not bleed through the paper, and you can easily layer colours on top of each other once they are dry. I also share a bit about the different types of nibs, like soft brush tips and bullet tips, and why I personally prefer a brush tip for drawing and sketching. That said, you really do not need anything fancy to get started – this is a material I often recommend for beginners because it is so accessible, playful, and satisfying to use.

Acrylic paint markers have become a big part of my creative toolkit in recent years, and I find them a really fun way to make art, especially for sketchbooks, illustrations, and mindful drawing sessions.

Feel free to join in and draw along with me, and let me know in the comments if you have tried acrylic paint markers before, or which brands you enjoy using.