Short answer
Arteza markers come in three families: acrylic paint markers (40 color chisel and fine tip sets, plus a 20 pen metallic set), dual tip fabric markers (30 colors, fine and ultra fine), and liquid chalk markers (16 colors, replaceable tips). Plaid Enterprises, maker of Mod Podge and FolkArt, acquired select assets of Arteza in March 2025.
Who makes Arteza
Arteza built its name selling art supplies online. On March 20, 2025, Plaid Enterprises announced that it had acquired select assets of Arteza, Inc., describing Arteza as a fine art brand known for high-quality art supplies and a strong eCommerce presence, and the deal as Plaid’s entry into fine art (Plaid press release). Plaid already makes FolkArt, Mod Podge and Apple Barrel. Today Arteza’s acrylic paint markers, paints, pencils, paper and canvases are sold on Plaid’s site (Plaid’s Arteza page), and Arteza markers remain on Amazon.
Arteza markers at a glance
Arteza marker lines, per the Amazon listings
| Line | Sets we checked | Tips | Best for |
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| Acrylic paint markers, chisel | 40 colors, including 3 metallics | Reversible chisel, replaceable nibs | Lettering, fills, mixed media |
| Acrylic paint markers, fine | 40 colors: 31 bright, 6 fluorescent, 3 metallic | Fine nylon tip | Detail, rocks, glass, journaling |
| Metallic acrylic paint markers | 20 metallics | Bullet and wide nibs | Accents on dark surfaces |
| Fabric markers | 30 colors | Fine and ultra fine, dual tip | T-shirts, bags, denim |
| Liquid chalk markers | 16 bright colors; 12 with a cleaner kit | Bullet and chisel, replaceable | Boards, windows, mirrors |
Arteza acrylic paint markers
The chisel set holds 40 colors, 37 classic and 3 metallic, each with a reversible chisel nib for fine lines and broad strokes, plus replacement nibs and tweezers, per the listing. It describes water-based, highly pigmented ink that is quick-drying, low-odor, UV-resistant and acid-free, for canvas, wood, glass, ceramic, plastic and select textiles.
The fine tip set is 40 colors too, 31 bright, 6 fluorescent and 3 metallic, with a fine nylon tip and 22 ml pens in a storage tray, per the listing, which names canvas, rocks, glass, ceramic and wood.
What an independent reviewer found: in Sarah Renae Clark’s pump-action comparison, Arteza’s extra fine white pen was one of the best in her white pen comparison, but the colored extra fine set was less impressive. The pens were easy to activate in one to three pumps and good for line work, but splattered more than similar markers on rocks and many colors were very transparent on plastic. For opaque white lines, Arteza is a strong pick; for coverage on rocks in color, Posca did better.
Arteza metallic markers
The metallic set has 20 water-based, acid-free, AP certified metallic acrylic markers with bullet and wide nibs, for canvas, glass, plastic, rock, ceramic, wood, stone and fabric, per the listing, which advises shaking well before use. Compare metallics from other brands on metallic paint markers.
Arteza fabric markers
The 30 color fabric set pairs a fine and an ultra fine tip on each pen, with color numbers printed on the barrels. The listing says the permanent fabric ink holds up after multiple washes if the design dries fully and is washed cold with a mild detergent. It is our detailed-line pick in best fabric markers.
Arteza liquid chalk markers
The 16 color chalk set uses water-based, AP certified erasable ink for chalkboards, whiteboards, glass, windows and mirrors, with replaceable bullet and chisel tips, per the listing. A 12 color version comes bundled with a 10 oz cleaner spray, magnetic eraser and microfiber towel. Like every liquid chalk marker, they wipe off non-porous surfaces and can stay on porous ones; see best chalk markers and how to remove chalk marker.
Arteza versus similar brands
| Brand | Strength | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Arteza | Strong white extra fine; broad catalog incl. fabric and chalk | Colored extra fines transparent on plastic in one review |
| Artistro | Very opaque white extra fine; many set types | Mixed results on rocks in color |
| Chalkola | Chalk marker range and tip choice | Chalk only, plus some acrylic |
| Posca | Top pump marker scores, every tip | Higher cost per pen |
Arteza markers on Amazon
One set from each Arteza marker line, each listing checked by hand.
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ARTEZA acrylic paint markers, 40 colors, reversible chisel nibs
Reversible chisel nibs with replacements, 37 classic colors and 3 metallics, per the listing.
- 40 colors
- Reversible chisel
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ARTEZA acrylic paint markers, 40 colors, fine tip
Fine nylon tips in 31 brights, 6 fluorescents and 3 metallics, per the listing.
- 40 colors
- Fine tip
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ARTEZA metallic acrylic paint markers, 20 pens
Twenty metallics with bullet and wide nibs for accents on dark surfaces.
- 20 metallics
- Bullet and wide
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ARTEZA fabric markers, set of 30, dual tip
Fine and ultra fine fabric markers; wash cold once fully dry, per the listing.
- 30 colors
- Dual tip
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ARTEZA liquid chalk markers, 16 bright colors
Erasable water-based chalk ink with replaceable bullet and chisel tips.
- 16 colors
- Replaceable tips
Each pick links to an Amazon listing we checked by hand. Prices, colors and pack sizes change on Amazon, so check the listing before you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Questions people ask
What is a good brand of art markers?
It depends on the marker type. For opaque paint markers, Posca is the common benchmark and scored highest overall in Sarah Renae Clark’s pump-action comparison. For alcohol markers, Copic is the premium standard. Arteza, Artistro and Shuttle Art sell large, lower cost sets that suit practice, crafts and big color ranges.
Does Michaels sell copic markers?
Michaels’ range varies by store and changes over time, and we could not confirm current Copic stock on its site, so check Michaels’ website or your local store. Copic keeps a store locator on its own website.
Why are Posca markers so expensive?
Posca has not published a cost breakdown. Likely factors are the pigment paint, the valve and mixing ball in every pen, reversible tips on the fine and medium sizes, and a formula Posca says has been unchanged since 1983. Arteza and other budget brands sell larger sets at a lower cost per pen.
Who makes Arteza art supplies?
Plaid Enterprises, the Atlanta company behind FolkArt, Mod Podge and Apple Barrel, announced on March 20, 2025 that it had acquired select assets of Arteza, Inc. Arteza products are now sold on Plaid’s website, and arteza.com points to Plaid’s Arteza page.
Are paint pens and chalk markers the same thing?
No. Paint pens carry acrylic or oil-based paint that stays on porous surfaces and can be permanent. Liquid chalk markers carry water-based chalk ink made to wipe off non-porous surfaces such as glass and whiteboards. Both are opaque, but chalk markers are meant to be temporary.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-12. Specs and availability change; check the listing before you buy.