Idea collections
Each idea page shows original illustrations of designs, lists what you need, and links to the marker categories that suit the project. Seasonal ideas go up well before the season so there is time to buy supplies.
- Ideas Marker drawing ideas Marker artwork ideas: 40 things to draw with markers, grouped by marker type, plus the techniques that make marker art look finished and markers to start.
- Ideas Acrylic marker art ideas Acrylic markers drawing ideas: 24 projects for black paper, canvas, wood and dried paint, with the layering method, tip choices and how to seal the art.
- Ideas Posca art ideas Posca artwork ideas: easy and cool Posca drawings for paper, rocks, shoes and glass, the tips each one needs, Posca techniques and mistakes to avoid.
- Ideas Rock painting ideas Rock painting ideas by theme and skill: 30 designs from ladybugs to dot mandalas, each with the tip sizes, colors and steps it needs, plus sealing tips.
More projects
Painting a pumpkin this month? See pumpkin painting with paint pens. Decorating clothes? Start with how to use fabric markers and paint pens on fabric. For supplies, browse paint pens for rock painting and the full list of paint marker categories.
Questions people ask
What can I make with paint markers?
Painted rocks, pumpkins, mugs for display, canvas art, lettered signs, customized shoes and tote bags, journals and cards. Water-based markers suit porous surfaces like rock, wood, paper and fabric; slick surfaces such as glass and metal hold oil-based markers better.
What is the easiest paint marker project for beginners?
A painted rock. A smooth palm-sized stone, a medium tip for filling and a fine tip for outlines is enough, and a simple design such as a ladybug, a heart or a smiley face takes minutes. Seal it if it will live outdoors.
Which marker colors should I buy first for projects?
White and black first: white makes colors pop on dark surfaces and black outlines finish a design. Then a basic set of eight colors in a medium tip covers most projects. White is also the color people search for most.