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Faq: How do you make those marker doodles?

On my Ipad, of course!

Nothing better than the latest technology to get the job done. Look at all my apps!

my iPad

My favourite markers are an Edding 400, a Sharpie and a Copic Ciao. The white gouache is from Dr Martins and does a decent job covering up whatever needs to be covered up, and flows well from the brush.

I start with a rough drawing in cyan. When I’m happy with my rough, I go over it with said markers. The bleedproof white is then applied to take out white lines and shapes.

After I’m done, I scan the page. I adjust the hue to get rid of the blue sketch lines and adjust the levels slightly to obtain better contrast. Presto!

This marker doodle eventally became a bonafida Threadless T-shirt design!


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