Drawing Pens & Markers

Colour With Drawing Pens And Markers From Spotlight

For quick and easy colouring with a huge range of colours, make sure to browse the amazing range of drawing markers and pens at Spotlight! With water-based and alcohol-based inks available, we've got the right drawing supplies you need for your next art project.

What kinds of drawing pens and markers can I find at Spotlight?

We've got a great variety of art drawing markers and pens available for you to choose from at Spotlight, including:

• Chalk and paint markers: Create artwork that looks just like chalk or paint using these amazing markers! With all of the colour and none of the mess, these markers won't wash off in the rain but can be removed with a damp cloth if needed.
• Alcohol markers: Extremely quick to dry and featuring extremely vivid colours, alcohol-based markers are super fun to draw with and can be blended with isopropyl alcohol.
• Water-based markers: These classic markers are a must-have in every pencil case and come in a huge range of colours and styles.

Drawing pens and markers FAQs

What are the best markers for drawing?

The most popular art drawing markers are water-based markers thanks to their wide range of colours and ease of use. They don't have an unpleasant scent, which alcohol markers can sometimes feature, and can be blended even by beginners. Popular drawing pen and marker brands include Jasart, Faber Castell, Tombow and Uni-Ball.

How to use a brush pen for drawing

Brush pens have soft, pliable tips much like a paintbrush, and can be used in a similar way on paper. Use the tip of the brush to create thinner lines, and angle it to create thicker linework on the side. Don't press too hard, as it may cause the brush tip to bend out of shape.

Are drawing markers refillable?

Not all drawing markers are refillable, but the ones that are will always be clearly labelled so you can buy or make the refills yourself. For most markers you will need to remove the cap and unscrew the tip, then insert the filler into the barrel and squeeze it to release the ink.

What Else Can I Find At Spotlight?

You can discover heaps of other amazing drawing and colouring tools at Spotlight, including:

• Pastels: We have hard, soft and oil pastel sticks available in many gorgeous colours. Blend, scuff and layer your pastels to create beautiful works of art!
• Charcoal: Available in classic monochrome colours, our charcoal sticks come in varieties like compressed, willow and more.
• Watercolour pencils: You can create stunning watercolour artwork with the ease of a pencil drawing using our amazing watercolour pencils! Simply make your drawing, blend it with water and watch as the colours brighten and blend together.

Browse the full range of drawing supplies for even more artistic options!

Find the right drawing pens and markers at Spotlight

Ready to start drawing? Choose your art supplies online, safely pay and we'll deliver your drawing marker pens straight to your front door. You can also visit your nearest Spotlight store to shop for water, alcohol and ink drawing pens in person.

For more artistic ideas and inspiration, read our blogs on how to master drawing with markers, how to use watercolour pencils and your guide to soft pastels. And don't forget to check out our handy buying guides on pens, pencils and markers, paints and mediums and paper and card.