Ultimate Guide to Using Alcohol Markers
Learn how to use alcohol markers to create awesome, eye-catching artwork!
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In this comprehensive video course, you’ll learn step-by-step how to use alcohol markers to create gorgeous art, just like you see here!
Check out the trailer below to get an overview of everything that you'll learn in this Ultimate Guide to Using Alcohol Markers!
Go from beginner to advanced!
This alcohol marker course is designed to give you a solid foundation, starting with the basics and building your skills step-by-step, so that you can take these techniques and apply them to anything you want to color!
What's included:
✅ Over 11 hours of instructional video
✅ 65 video lessons, organized into 10 modules
✅ Over 50 pages of downloadable resources (see below!)
✅ Color Swatches and Names for 9 projects and lessons, in printable PDF format
✅ Online, self-paced course that you can watch at any time, on any device
✅ Lifetime access to this course (on any and all devices that you own)
✅ FREE lifetime updates to this course
✅ English captions
Plus even more!
Exclusive bonuses:
✅ BONUS Library of 250+ Copic blends!
✅ BONUS custom Copic Color Chart (more on this below!)
✅ BONUS custom Ohuhu Color Chart (more on this below!)
✅ BONUS Copic-Ohuhu Color Conversion chart
✅ BONUS printable line art
✅ BONUS blank printable color charts
✅ BONUS list of recommended Copic colors for beginners with example blends
Check out the course curriculum below!
Click the arrow below this list to see the full course curriculum! 😊
- Why Blending is So Useful (3:32)
- Blending with One Color (12:05)
- Blending with Two Colors (11:39)
- Blending with Three or More Colors (8:16)
- Blending from a Color to White (6:53)
- Blending from Light to Dark vs. Dark to Light (6:01)
- How to Create Multi-Color Gradient Blends (9:01)
- How to Create Rainbow Blends (10:02)
- How to Use the Colorless Blender (11:33)
- Blending Tips (5:27)
- How to Choose Colors for Blending (9:50)
- Blending Charts (3:13)
- Underpainting with Alcohol Markers (8:35)
- How to Fix Mistakes (12:44)
- Overview: Using Alcohol Markers with Other Media (6:32)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Graphite (5:15)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Colored Pencils (10:07)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Ink (7:58)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Paint Pens (10:22)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Gel Pens (7:27)
- Using Alcohol Markers with Paint (10:16)
Click the little arrow above to view the full course curriculum! 😊
Satisfaction guaranteed!
Something tells me that you're gonna love this course, but just in case, I'm happy to offer a 14-day money back guarantee, no questions asked!
If for any reason this course does not live up to your expectations, simply contact me within the first 14 days and I'll issue you a full refund. No worries! 😊
Explore more of the course features:
Use any brand of alcohol markers!
Copic Markers will be used throughout this course, but you can follow along using any alcohol marker brand you want!
Every time a color is used, the color swatch will pop up on the screen, so you can easily match it to whatever colors you have on hand.
Plus, color names and swatches are included in convenient PDF format for 3 projects and 6 lessons, which you can also refer to while coloring!
If you use Ohuhu markers, you'll be happy to know that Copic-Ohuhu Color Conversion Chart is also included! 😍
Get to know your materials
We'll start this course right at the beginning, with detailed discussions about:
- Alcohol marker brands
- Nib types
- Alcohol marker paper
- Storage options
This way you gain a solid understanding of your art supplies, and then you're ready to dive in and make art! 😍
Alcohol Marker Techniques
Now it's time to uncap your markers! To get started, you'll learn about different types of brushstrokes as well as techniques for smooth, streak-free coloring.
Then we'll explore various alcohol marker blending techniques! With 10 lessons devoted entirely to blending tips and techniques, we'll start with the basics and build your skills as you learn:
- How to blend 1 color into itself
- How to blend 2 colors
- How to blend 3 colors
- How to blend to white
- How to create multi-color gradient blends
- How to create rainbow blends
- Blending from light to dark vs. dark to light
- How to fix mistakes
Practice printables included!
Below each blending lesson, you'll find a whimsical printable coloring page for you to practice what you've just learned!
That way, you can hone your skills while also creating a fun work of art!
Blending is no longer a mystery!
In addition to learning how to blend alcohol markers step-by-step, in this course you will also learn how to choose colors for blending!
By watching these lessons, you will:
- Get acquainted with the color wheel
- Learn about analogous colors
- Learn how a color's value can help you figure out what colors might blend well with it
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Understand how to choose colors to create gorgeous blends!
Additionally, you will:
- Understand the Copic numbering system
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Learn why going beyond Copic's traditional "blending families" results in more dynamic blends!
Over 250 Copic blending formulas!
To give you ideas about which colors to blend together, you'll have access to my detailed blending charts that feature over 250 Copic blends!
This takes all the guesswork out of choosing colors, making it easier than ever to choose colors for blending. These charts can also help inspire you to come up with your own blends, based on the colors in your collection!
If you don't have Copics, don't worry! You can use the color swatches as a guide and match them to whatever colors you have on hand.
😍 These exclusive Copic blending charts are only available via this course - you won't find them anywhere else! 😍
Explore your colors in a whole new way!
To help you better understand your colors and how they can work together to create fantastic blends, I've created 3 custom color charts for Copic and Ohuhu!
My custom Copic and Ohuhu color charts are organized according to what the colors actually look like, which makes it easier to see the creative possibilities about which colors can blend together well!
In this course, you'll get access to my colored-in custom color charts, as well as my blank custom color charts, so you can fill them in with the colors that you have on hand!
Step-by-Step Projects
Now things really get exciting!
After learning how to blend alcohol markers, you'll put your new skills to use as you create the beautiful works of art shown below!
This course includes these 3 detailed step-by-step projects to help solidify your practical understanding of how to use alcohol markers to create various types and styles of artwork:
Luminescent Mandala
Learn how to create vibrant blends as you color in this eye-catching mandala! The symmetrical nature of mandalas make them the perfect subject matter for practicing consistent blends. Plus, enjoy 4 free bonus mandalas that you can color in any way you want!
7 video lessons:
1 hour 30 minutes
Realistic Cherries
Take your alcohol marker skills to the next level as you color in these vibrant cherries! Learn to create reflective highlights and soft shadows. Practice coloring from dark to light and light to dark, as well as learn the time-honored technique of underpainting!
7 video lessons:
1 hour 16 minutes
Whimsical Owl
Have some fun coloring in this cute owl scene! Learn how to layer your alcohol markers to create a textured, feathery appearance, as well as striking catchlights in the eyes. We'll create a subtle gradient in the night sky and use extra media to add dazzling starry details!
10 video lessons:
2 hours 40 minutes
Bonus lessons!
In addition to all the lessons about using alcohol markers, I've included a fun bonus section about enhancing your alcohol marker art with other media!
Alcohol markers work wonderfully with many other types of media. These additional lessons will help you understand the best ways to combine your alcohol marker art with:
- Colored pencils
- Graphite
- Ink
- Gel Pens
- Paint Pens
- 3D Paint
In each lesson, you'll see numerous example artworks to give you ideas of how that medium can be combined with alcohol markers. In addition to tips and techniques, several of the lessons include mini demonstrations, along with recommended brands for each media!
7 video lessons: 58 minutes
And there's more!
When you invest in a set of alcohol markers, especially an expensive brand like Copic, then taking good care of them is important to help them last for decades (yes, decades)!
This course has you covered, with lessons covering various trouble-shooting and maintenance topics such as:
- How to replace a nib
- How to refill a Copic marker
- How to clean dirty markers, caps and hands
Plus, you'll learn how to preserve your finished alcohol marker art, with a lesson about scanning, displaying and storing your finished masterpieces.
So, what are you waiting for?
Whether your goal is to...
✅ explore your creative side with a relaxing new hobby
✅ create beautiful artwork that will WOW your friends and family
✅ treat yourself to some much deserved "me" time
✅ learn new skills to bring your creative vision to life
✅ become a professional artist + grow your portfolio
This course can help you unlock your creative potential!
Imagine being able to sit down and create the art you’ve always dreamed of, with gorgeous blends and vibrant colors that make people go “Wow!”
Materials & Requirements
- Alcohol Markers
- Copic Sketch Markers will be used for the demonstration, but you can use any brand of alcohol markers. Color swatches are provided for every color that is used in the course, so you can easily match the colors to whatever you have on hand. Since so many people use Ohuhu Markers as a cheaper alternative to Copics, a Copic-Ohuhu Color Conversion Chart is also included!
- Brush-nib alcohol markers are highly recommended (as opposed to bullet or chisel nib). If you want to create beautiful, seamless blends, then brush nibs are the way to go!
- NOTE: The techniques in this course will not work with water-based markers, so alcohol markers are essential.
- Paper
- Recommended: Alcohol marker paper or card stock. My lesson on "Paper Brands" offers numerous suggestions for specific brands, with links below the lesson.
- Printer
- Some lessons include printables, so if you'd like to follow along at home, you'll need to print out the provided line art. All printable downloads are offered in PDF format for easy printing.
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NOTE: This course requires you to understand how to download a PDF onto your computer, tablet or device, and then print it out. Tech support will not be provided for downloading or printing course materials, as these are basic procedures that are specific to your home set-up. Thank you for your understanding!
Hi! My name is Thaneeya McArdle and I'm thrilled to teach you everything I know about using alcohol markers! 💖
I've been using alcohol markers for over 10 years, during which time, my coloring books have sold over 4 million copies!
Publishing over 30 coloring books has given me ample opportunity to hone my coloring techniques, especially the use of alcohol markers. Along the way, I've picked up a ton of invaluable tips, tricks and techniques that really helped me refine my process. I'm so excited to share these techniques with you!
Since 2009, my art education website, www.Art-is-Fun.com, has helped over 30 million people on their artistic journey. With my new series of video courses, I'm super-excited to share my art knowledge in a whole new way, by providing dynamic content in a fun-to-follow format!
If you'd like to learn more about me and my art, check out my longer bio on my website!
This course is perfect for people who:
✅ Love to color and want to improve their skills
✅ Are brand-new to alcohol markers and have no idea where to begin
✅ Have used alcohol markers for awhile, but feel stuck
✅ Enjoy the visual arts and want to try out a new medium
✅ Want to explore their creative side but are afraid of making mistakes
✅ Enjoy my vibrant, colorful style of art and wish to learn my techniques
✅ Find it relaxing and fulfilling to make art
✅ Make art for a living and want to hone their techniques
✅ Are way too busy to seek out hodgepodge instruction on YouTube, and instead prefer clear and thorough instruction from a professional artist
If any of this sounds like you, now is the time to pursue your passion!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Copic Markers to do this course?
No, Copics aren't necessary! You can use any marker brand you want. Every time I use a color, the color swatch will pop up on the screen, so you can match it to whatever colors you have on hand.
If you use Ohuhu markers, you'll be happy to know that Copic-Ohuhu Color Conversion Chart is included in this course, making it even easier to follow along! 😍
Whichever brand you choose, I highly recommend brush-tip alcohol markers (as opposed to bullet or chisel nibs), because brush nibs allow for beautiful, seamless blending.
Do I need to be good at drawing to take this course?
Nope! Printable line art will be provided, so no drawing skills are needed!
Can you help me download and print the PDFs?
Sorry, I can't provide that kind of tech support, given the wide variety of devices and printers out there.
Is the line art available in any other form, like JPG?
At this time, the line art is available in PDF format only.
Is this course available with captions?
Yes! There are English captions available for this course. You can turn them on via the video player.
When does this course start and finish?
This course begins as soon as you're ready! Once you purchase this course, you'll get immediate, lifetime access to all of the course content, so you can work comfortably at your own pace.
What if I don't like the course?
Don't worry - I offer a risk-free 14-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you're unhappy with the course, just contact me within 14 days of your purchase and I'll issue a full refund, no questions asked.
Can I download the videos to watch them while offline?
Sorry, the videos are not available for download, but you can watch them online whenever you want!
Satisfaction guaranteed!
Something tells me that you're gonna love this course, but just in case, I'm happy to offer a 14-day money back guarantee, no questions asked!
If for any reason this course does not live up to your expectations, simply contact me within the first 14 days and I'll issue you a full refund. No worries! 😊
Student Testimonials
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“It took awhile, but I finally finished this page from the alcohol marker course. Thaneeya - thank you, thank you, a thousand times THANK YOU for creating my ideal coloring course! It's everything I hoped for!”
—Sally Harrington
“The videos are so well done! I am a beginner and signed up for Thaneeya's Ultimate Guide to Alcohol Markers course a few months ago, not knowing really anything about alcohol markers. The videos are so cheerful and fun and easy to follow. I learned so many good tips from her and I enjoy my coloring hobby (addiction) so much more now. I even enjoy reviewing the lessons when I don’t have my markers out. I recommend her channel and her courses.”
—Christina Baker
😃 More comments from happy students 😃
“I‘m in the middle of the blending videos and wow! I just have to tell you how much I love your approach and your videos! I couldn’t get my Ohuhus to blend yesterday and now I just blended 3 different colors and colored a beautiful butterfly and I‘m surprised about my result. This morning I‘ve never had guessed what I would be able to do after your videos and your exercise suggestions. Thank you!”
—Verena H.
“I love how the lessons are broken down into manageable sizes. Its perfect for busy people. Even if I have only 10 minutes to color, I can usually watch a chapter and practice in that little time. Thaneeya's teaching style is great and perfect for beginners who have never used alcohol markers. She is not a "one technique fits all" instructor. She is very good at showing different techniques to achieve certain looks which allows you to decide what your preferred method is.”
—Susan N.
“I really love the course and I’m very impressed at how everything is laid out. Job very well done!”
—Marie-Josée C.
"Thank you so much. I LOVE the course so far - I’m learning so much. You are really a GREAT teacher!"
—Diane K.
