Skip to Content (Press Enter) Skip to Footer (Press Enter)
BLACK FRIDAY: Save up to half price!
3 for 2 on Kids' Craft Kits
Stores
Stores
Workshops
Wishlist
Help
Basket

How to Draw with Brush Markers

Read all reviews (1)
Level
Beginner
Time
1/2 day
Budget
30+

Learn how to create an artistic masterpiece with the help of brush markers.

Start by sketching a simple portrait, then bring your design to life by creating unique effects with contrasting colours.

This project is perfect for those just starting in brush lettering, and will allow you to express your creativity like never before!

Project and instructions by Jocelyn Sheppard

Discover more drawing projects here >

Print Page

You will need

Dual Tip Brush Markers 100 Pack

Is $ 71.00

Quantity: 1

Subtotal

Is $ 71.00

Shore & Marsh Mixed Media Sketchbook A5

Is $ 9.49

Quantity: 1

Subtotal

Is $ 9.49

Seawhite Wiro Portrait Sketchbook A3

Is $ 21.00

Quantity: 1

Subtotal

Is $ 21.00

You’ve viewed 2 of 3 products

Total:

You Will Need
* Sketchbook
* Fineliner Pens
* Dual Tip Brush Markers
* Pencils

 

How to make

Step 1
Lightly sketch a silhouette of a person.
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step1a.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step1b.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 2
Inside the silhouette, sketch a landscape such as a mountain scene. Add in tree sketches, remembering to create some perspective drawing smaller trees in the mountains further away, and larger trees closer to the edge of the paper.
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step2.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 3

Using a thick fine liner 0.5mm, begin to outline the bottom of your sketch, using wispy strokes for the trees.

 

Choose a similar group of colours from your brush markers and start to use the lightest colours to colour your river.

idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step3a.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step3b.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step3c.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 4
Use a darker shade to continue colouring your river in, and blend the two shades together.
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step4a.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step4b.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 5

Start to add darker shades up your sketch, using fine liner as you follow the page.

 

Top Tip: Ensure your fine liner is dry before going over with brush marker.

idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step5a.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step5b.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 6

Continue to add highlights and shadows on your mountains. For larger areas, try not to take the brush marker away from the paper too often as this can cause uneven marks.

idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step6a.jpg?sw=680&q=85
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step6b.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 7
Use a dark brush marker to fill in the gaps of your trees.
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step7.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 8
Continue to outline the silhouette of your person as you go up the drawing.
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step8.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Step 9
Continue to finish the top of the portrait or leave blank for an ombre effect!
idea_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers_step9.jpg?sw=680&q=85
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good demo of how to use brush markers Bought some brush markers so will see how I find them
Date published: 2023-07-24
  • y_2024, m_11, d_20, h_14
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_GB, sid_how-to-draw-with-brush-markers, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RELEVANCE, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_hobbycraft
  • bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 18.2.0, p_sdk_3.2.0
  • CLOUD, getReviews, 8ms
  • reviews, product

Craft with us at our workshops

View All Workshops

Related Products

29 Pumpkin Projects to Make This Autumn
29 Pumpkin Projects to Make This Autumn
Project by Hobbycraft Artisan: Katherine Printall Find out more. Patterns by Hobbycraft Artisan: Natalie Beard Find out more. Bring the magic of Christmas to your home this winter with this beautiful botanical wooden advent calendar. The ideal gift idea, grab ...
Cricut: How to Personalise a Three Tier Trolley for Home Schooling with your Cricut Machine
Cricut: How to Personalise a Three Tier Trolley for Home Schooling with your Cricut Machine
Create a beautiful embroidery piece inspired by Black History Month, designed by Shikira from Kreative Pursuit Crafts. Capturing a multicultural collection of faces, the embroidery hoop design is the perfect creative project to mark this occasion. Add a delicate finishing ...
How to Sew a Dress Using Fabric Scraps
How to Sew a Dress Using Fabric Scraps
This Apple Pin Cushion will be a charming addition to your sewing kit, offering the perfect home for your pins with the fun twist of the fruit shape in a pretty ditsy floral print.The pincushion sits in a stylish flat wooden base, ...
How to Sew Christmas Tree Cushions
How to Sew Christmas Tree Cushions
Project by Hobbycraft Artisan: Katherine Printall Find out more. Customise your home accessories to match your décor with our range of colourful Joules fat quarters! Follow our simple step-by-step guide to create a contrasting draught excluder. This eye-catching and practical ...
4 Spring Craft Ideas for Kids
4 Spring Craft Ideas for Kids
Make fantastic needle felting projects with this Christmas Felting Bumper Bag. You'll be able to create decorations, gifts, card embellishments, brooches, beads, buttons and much more with this extremely versatile felting wool – with six unique shades included. The pack features ...
4 FREE Downloadable Projects for Father's Day
4 FREE Downloadable Projects for Father's Day
Use twisted jute rope to create matching placemats and coasters, perfect for outdoor dining. The natural finish will effortlessly complement floral centrepieces and boho touches. Easy to make, they're a great finishing touch for your garden party spread. Add a ...

Related Items

Related Categories

Trustpilot
Top