Are Mixed Media Sketchbooks and Paper Good for Alcohol Markers?

Do you color on Mixed Media paper? Illustrator Amy Shulke shares pros/cons of this popular marker paper… but should it be popular? | VanillaArts.com
 

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Is Mixed Media Paper Good for Alcohol Markers?

 

WHICH MIXED MEDIA PAPER IS BEST FOR MARKERS & COLORED PENCIL?

If you’re anything like me, after Christmas, we’ve got a couple art gift cards to spend.

So right about now,

You may be considering mixed media sketchbooks or mixed media paper.

Is mixed media paper good for markers?

Today, I’m coloring in one of my favorite mixed media sketchbooks.

I’ll tell you what I like about it…

But more importantly, I’ll show you why mixed media paper is not what you think.

“Twinkle Light”. Copic Markers and Holbein Colored Pencil on Stillman & Birn Zeta Mixed Media Paper. 7 × 7” by the author, Amy Shulke.
 
 

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“Twinkle Light” artist grade line art for realistic coloring. Perfect for marker, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media. | VanillaArts.com

THE DEEP END OF COLORING

You found me on YouTube.

But here’s the stuff I can’t explain in a 12 minute video.

Every Saturday, Vanilla Beans delivers a fresh deep-dive on color theory, realism, artistic mindset, and all the weird little coloring myths nobody else seems to notice.

Less “here’s a color combo.”

More “here’s why yellow keeps smacking you in the face.”

If you enjoy my rebellious approach to coloring education, you’ll love Beans.

 
“Twinkle Light” artist grade line art for realistic coloring. Perfect for marker, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media. | VanillaArts.com

“TWINKLE LIGHT” PROJECT DETAILS

Full color and supply list at end of this article.

LINE ART: “Twinkle Light” by Amy Shulke.

MARKERS: Copic Sketch Markers

PENCILS: Holbein Artist’s Colored Pencils

PAPER: Stillman & Birn Zeta Mixed Media Sketchbook

SIZE: 7x7”

PRINT DETAILS: Gray lined PNG digital stamp printed onto bristol using a Canon Pixma Pro which is safe for use with Copic Markers.

 

BEGINNER COLORING WITH AMY

 
“Twinkle Light” artist grade line art for realistic coloring. Perfect for marker, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media. | VanillaArts.com

LIGHT IT UP!

I’m a total sucker for glass and reflections.

I was replacing lightbulbs on my mother’s vintage wreath and I got distracted by the distorted reflections in the bulbs. I also noticed weird temperature shifts, making the green glass almost blue in spots.

I had to draw this amazing color magic… and if I’m marker sketching for me, you know I’m definitely gonna share it with you, right?

PURCHASE INCLUDES FULL SUPPLY LIST

Twinkle Light digital stamp comes in two line colors: black lined version for easy coloring and disappearing gray lines for realism.

 

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“Twinkle Light” artist grade line art for realistic coloring. Perfect for marker, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media. | VanillaArts.com

PRODUCTS IN TODAY’S VIDEO

Full supply list at the bottom of the page

 

SUPPLY LIST: “TWINKLE LIGHT”

 
 
Do you color on Mixed Media paper? Illustrator Amy Shulke shares pros/cons of this popular marker paper… but should it be popular? | VanillaArts.com
Do you color on Mixed Media paper? Illustrator Amy Shulke shares pros/cons of this popular marker paper… but should it be popular? | VanillaArts.com
“Twinkle Light” artist grade line art for realistic coloring. Perfect for marker, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media. | VanillaArts.com
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