The 10 Best Art Markers

When you're looking for the perfect set to add to your growing collection of creative tools, the Copic Markers Basic (about $145) may be just the thing. Available in a wide variety of colors, these are refillable and totally compatible with the airbrush system from the same brand.

The Caliart Twin (around $40) have dual tips that let you make precise, detailed lines with one end and broad strokes with the other. They come with one colorless marker that allows you to blend your edges, giving your work a smooth, seamless flow.

Whether you're searching for just the right splash of color to make Goku or Gohan jump off the page, or you need to add a few bright accents to finish up your Mandala piece, the Prismacolor Premier (appx. $31) has you covered and comes in 10-, 12- and 23-count boxes.

The Shuttle Art Alcohol Based (about $27) are budget-friendly, making them a good choice if you’re a beginner and don’t want to break the bank, but still need functional drawing tools. They feature triangular-shaped barrels for a comfortable and sturdy grip.

With the Artify Art Supplies (appx. $55), you can blend and customize your own unique colors to get the perfect shade on any project. Their sturdy storage caddy has a foldable handle, making them convenient to take with you, in case creative inspiration strikes when you're traveling.

The long-lasting Ohuhu Double Tipped (appx. $42) are highly-blendable and pigmented. They are fade-resistant and fast-drying, so you won’t need to worry about smudging, but the ink is alcohol-based, so they work best with marker-specific paper.

The Bianyo Classic Series (about $40) are smooth-flowing with fast-drying ink that makes them resistant to smudging as you work. They're good for making caricature drawings of your guests at parties or giving as a gift to a loved one who wants to get into fashion design.

With the Tombow Blendable (about $16) you can make fluid brush strokes of various widths to create lovely, lifelike portraits. It comes complete with all you'll need to flawlessly reproduce skin tones and pigmentations, so you can render your subjects with precision.

If your preferred passion is creating beautiful, personalized items for others to enjoy, the Artistro Permanent Acrylic (about $17) may be right up your alley. With these, creating permanent glossy designs on pottery, metal and fabric surfaces couldn't be easier.

The Keebor Premium (around $35) includes 80 shades and a blending marker, all housed in a convenient zip-up carrying bag. The barrels are comfortable to hold, and they are dual-sided, with one side a fine bullet point, and the other a chisel tip.