Paint markers are a brilliant tool for bold, colourful artwork, but they can take a little practice to master. If you want to improve your paint marker sketches and create cleaner, more confident results, the good news is that a few simple techniques can make a big difference.

In this guide, we’ll share five easy ways to level up your paint marker art, from choosing the right paper to planning your colour palette before you begin.

For anyone unfamiliar with their potential, paint markers can feel like magic. They deliver bold, opaque colour with minimal effort and work across a wide range of surfaces - from paper and wood to glass and metal. However, when it comes to using paint markers on paper, the results can vary depending on your technique and, importantly, your choice of sketchbook.

In this guide, we’ll cover what paint markers are, how artists use them, and how to get the best results when working in a sketchbook.