If you’ve ever worn makeup, you know the pain of trying to find your perfect shade of foundation. This pain can often translate to coloured markers, but it doesn’t have to! Finding the perfect shade doesn’t feel like a guessing game with our Markers By Colour collection.
Designed as the ultimate shortcut for artists who know exactly what they need, or are ready to refine their palette with precision—instead of sorting through endless sets, you can browse a massive range of professional drawing markers organised by hue, making it easier than ever to track down that exact tone.
With alcohol-based markers for smooth blending to water-based and acrylic paint markers for bold, opaque coverage, everything you need is available and neatly colour-coded for convenience. Natural skin tones? Yup. Vibrant neons? Yes sir! Subtle greys? Right here, ma’am! This collection is everything you need to find individual markers or curated colour sets quickly, and at discounted prices.
Build Your Custom Palette with Professional Markers
Buying markers by colour gives you full creative control. Rather than being locked into pre-made sets, you can build a palette that actually fits your style, project, or workflow.
This is an essential and often skipped-over step of shaping your personal style and defining who YOU are as an artist. No two colour palettes will be the same, as you decide what settles nicely on your particular artistic eye, and build a toolbox around the tones and hues that will come to define your work.
Colours, or even the lack of them, are a defining aspect of every medium art has to offer. Working on a portrait? Focus on layered skin tones and warm neutrals. Designing landscapes? Build out earthy greens and sky blues. Illustration or graphic work? Try bold primaries or soft pastels for a cohesive look. Trying charcoal expressionism? What are you doing here!?
With leading brands like Copic, Posca, and Mont Marte, you can mix and match across different marker types and select your colours with the kind of intent that will help your projects feel more unified, and a lot more personal.
Finding the Right Shade for Every Surface
Colour choice doesn’t just affect your palette; it also impacts how your work appears on different surfaces.
For example, white and metallic markers stand out dramatically on black paper, while softer tones shine on lighter surfaces. Alcohol markers work best on bleed-resistant paper, while paint markers can handle everything from paper to canvas, wood, and more.
Art Shed’s colour-based navigation helps you quickly identify not just the shade you want, but the right tool for the job. Whether you need ultra-fine tips for detailed line work or broad chisel tips for filling large areas, it’s all easy to filter and find.
Pair your markers with the right marker pads or expand your colour range with coloured pencils for even more versatility. You can also explore premium options from brands like Copic for industry-leading colour systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy individual marker colours or only in sets?
You can purchase individual markers your heart desires, making it easy to replace favourites or build a custom palette.
Which brands offer the best skin and portrait tones?
Brands like Copic are well-known for their extensive range of natural skin tones and blending options.
Are online colours an exact match?
Colours may vary slightly by screen (technology is sometimes out to sabotage us), so it’s a good idea to create your own swatch chart once you receive your markers.
What colours are best for technical drawing?
Cool greys, warm greys, and fine black liners are most commonly seen in architectural and technical work.
How do I choose between cool greys and warm greys?
Cool greys have blue undertones for a crisp, modern feel, while warm greys lean towards brown for a softer, more natural look.