An Artist’s Guide to Alcohol Markers: Your Best Bet for Smudge-free Work

If you’ve ever had a sketch turn to smudge-city or a carefully inked piece bleed into oblivion, you’re not alone. Many artists who value clean lines, bold colour, and a smooth creative process find that a bummer. That’s why they choose alcohol-based markers. Whether you're a designer fine-tuning a concept, a calligrapher chasing fluid strokes, or a hobbyist adding life to a bullet journal, the right tools matter. And these don’t mess around. Here’s everything you need to know about working with alcohol markers, from the basics to the little tricks that make a big difference.