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Post by baylorgrad on Mar 16, 2023 18:50:36 GMT
I sold my Copics several years ago, but I've recently wanted to try my hand at coloring. I have some Spectrum Noir tri-blend markers, and those are OK, but I think I want something with a brush tip.
Has anyone used Altenew's Artist Markers? If so, what's your opinion on them? If not, what alcohol ink markers do you use (if you use them)?
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Post by Linda on Mar 16, 2023 18:58:59 GMT
I haven't tried those but I have Ohuhu markers and I've been happy those - they aren't refillable like Copics but they are also at a much lower price point. I got mine on Amazon
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Mar 17, 2023 0:02:45 GMT
I have the full collection (at least prior to the recent release of two new sets of 12) of Altenew's alcohol markers. I tried a cheap set from Michael's to see if I liked the medium and when I did, started comparing brands. I chose Altenew for the following reasons:
1) Brush nib and fine (not chisel) tips
2) Refill ink and replacement brush nibs available (like Copics)
3) I like the way they organize their blending groups
4) Bought each of my sets at 45% off, or around $2/marker
Now I'm lusting after their two new sets, but stubbornly figuring they'll go on sale eventually.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Mar 17, 2023 12:02:32 GMT
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Apr 14, 2023 15:25:33 GMT
Sets C and D (English Country Garden and Rock Garden) are both on sale right now for 45% off/$24.74 for each set of 12 markers.
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Post by kitbop on Apr 14, 2023 15:53:33 GMT
I have copics and ohuhus. Since I'm not an artist, the Ohuhus are just fine... although the copics do have better colours imo. I have a few of the tri-blends - did you know you can get those in brush tip as well? Although again, I'm not a huge fan of their colours! I haven't tried the altenew ones, but now I want to  |
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Apr 14, 2023 16:48:26 GMT
I collected all nine of their original sets one or two at a time when they were marked down like this.
Now I'm stubbornly waiting for the two new ones to go on sale.
I like the colors and the blending families, but I've never used Copics, so I can't say how they compare.
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Post by scrappermcg on Apr 14, 2023 16:51:10 GMT
I have Altenew, Copic and the Ohuhu. Use them all - what I really like about Altenew is the sets match their inks. They color nicely too! Here's a flower I colored |
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Jan 23, 2024 23:53:03 GMT
Hoping this is a good place to post this. Altenew is offering a new virtual event, focused on alcohol marker coloring taught by Kelly Taylor: link |
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