Black marker pens for sketching

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Modern abstract mixed-media artwork, 9 x 9 inches approx
Acrylic paint, maker pen, charcoal and sketching crayon/pastel on paper

I have often used Black marker pens for sketching and exploring ideas in line and form as it is both a liberating and restrictive media that forces you to develop confidence and consider the value of the single line or mark in art.

In this case I used Marker pen over acrylic paint.. I don’t normally use Pink as I feel that it is a cold and lifeless colour almost as bad as black.. However The black marker brought the pink alive and intensified the black…The marker pen has a glossy feel that seams to hold a thousand colours. Very interesting. I added charcoal and the pastel to look at the what else could be done … unfortunately they do not adhere to the maker pen areas well, remaining loose and dusty.. Perhaps I should try adding these while the marker pen is still wet ? If you have tried this I would very much appreciate you comments.