Marker Basics: Layering
One basic method for getting a lot of details is layering. For this technique you
need a paper that doesn't bleed too much so if you go over a color a second time with
the same marker it will get darker. While this can make it tricky to get smooth, solid
areas it's great for creating a lot of depth and texture with very few markers.
For example: This wood-like texture is created using only three colors!
This example uses Tria markers on Borden & Riley bleedproof paper for pens (similar things
can be done with other markers/papers).
First the lightest color is used to place the basic tone (using medium tip).
Next the "medium" color is used to draw in texture lines for "wood" (using medium tip)
The "dark" color is added (using medium & fine tips)
Now the key to layering - I go back to the medium color to darken/refine some areas
Then back to the dark color for more refining and details
LAST I use the lightest color to blend, being sure to leave some of
the middle area alone so it has the original light color in just one layer.
This technique can be used on inknked images to create effects like:
(click close up for full image)
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