“I couldn’t resist drawing a handsome portrait with the Pigment Markers. Funny story; my Mum saw this illustration and said he looked more handsome than my Dad!,” June Sees
Close up of Light Portrait Pink colour
Hello my friends, how are you all?
You might have seen the Pigment Markers on your Instagram feed or in Art shops already. I use Liquitex Paint Markers for my drawing events, and I thoroughly enjoy using them however they do have their setbacks.
Always excited to try out new art materials, I leapt at the chance when I got invitation from the London Graphic Centre for their official launch of the Winsor and Newton Pigment Markers. Delighted to meet Tasha , Sherida, Hannah , Alex at the event for some art related fun!
We had lovely sandwiches and a video presentation laid out, giving more information about the markers. Then we got stuck into trying out the Pigment Markers for ourselves.
Lots of Washi Tape at the London Graphic Centre!
Illustration by Lucia Emanuela Curzi
The Pigment Markers offers a range of 100 colours with the colourless blender and the White blender. The paper specifically used is coated to allow the colours to float and to move along the surface, similar to ink, without bleeding. The pigment makers are pure pigments instead of dyes, which means it is light fast for 100 years. It has a chisel tip for full coverage and a fine nib for fine details. The markers are also ergonomic, which is added bonus for drawing hours comfortably.
Papers specially made for Pigment Markers
Close up portrait of Alex
Hannah and Alex loves their portraits!
Fine Art Student painting with the Pigment Markers
Sketching and having fun with the Pigment Markers on my desk
Top tipsTo work on an existing sketch that has dried, reactivate the colours by applying the colourless blender to wet the colour and work on it as normal.
Free screen printed T-shirts designed by William Broome who is the brand ambassador for Winsor and Newton.
Will the Pigment Markers replace Watercolours or Ink? No.
Thank you so much to London Graphic Centre and Winsor and Newton for sending me the Pigment Markers to try out for myself.
Of course, my views written here are my own.
Loved this – interesting to hear your thoughts on whether the markers will replace ink/watercolour. I don’t think they will either, but it’s a good way to bridge the gap… especially for novice painters like myself ha 🙂 Lovely to see you at the event (as always) and now I just need to use my pens! x