Shuttle ArtShuttle Art Automatic Ink Control Acrylic Paint Markers, 36 Colors Brush Tip Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Ceramic, Wood, Canvas, Glass, Stone, Fabric, Card Making, DIY & Art Supplies

UPDATE::: Y'all I love these markers so muchI've been using them consistently since I got them in october- no issues with drying AT ALL, though I would recommend taking them out and giving them a good shake periodically as a precaution.I find that they work smoother/more painterly on canvas or primed surfaces- they dry a bit too quickly on paper and soak up a bit more, but they still didn't even bleed through my mixed media sketchbook, so that's a major win!The case does take up a lot of space when you have all the sections out and accessible, which isn't my favorite, but is only a minor hindrance. No issues with snapping or breaking at all.I still have nitpicks about the color range (lack of oranges and yellows, mostly) but have found that, while they're still wet, they do mix quite nicely. You can achieve a lot of good in-between colors by mixing on the surface you're creating on before the marks dry.Though I am still so sure I will run out of white and yellow before anything else, which has me wishing I could buy individuals.Despite that, these are one of my favorite sets of art supplies in recent years. I'm obsessed.Updated pros/consPROS:-Surprisingly opaque-very saturated colors-dries fast and layers well (colors do dry a bit darker, as it goes with acrylic)-The brush tip is actually the best, no more pumping a paint markerCONS:-color range is lacking a bit in oranges, yellows, and dark colors-case takes up a lot of space when opened--------------------------------original review--------------------------------(I got these today, so this is a 'first impressions' review)I'm a artist and art instructor by trade, and I like to use a wide variety of materials to make recommendations to students as well as find new supplies for myself.These markers are pretty solid- I like acrylic paint for its opaque layering properties, as well as the quick dry, and these markers are pretty effective at both. As with acrylic paint, you do have some transparency and a need to layer, especially on lighter colors like white and yellow, or on top of darker colors. But overall, the coverage is pretty solid and the saturation is impressive.The case is a bit weird, you have to be careful separating the layers (they tuck into these little ridges at the back to hold together, and I can see there being a risk of snapping) but otherwise it seems convenient.The color range is odd. Acrylic dries darker than it applies, so after you let them sit for a moment you do have deeper hues, but the black included is SO much darker than the deepest of any other color.I'd really love to see a deep jewel tone range for each hue so I can achieve solid depth without just resorting to black. A deep alizarin crimson, phthalo blue or Paynes grey, deep viridian- the problem, I assume, is that these markers all have an almost chalky binder to keep the opacity up, and it sacrifices the deeper values as a result (many of the above listed colors are traditionally transparent.) So I'm not sure this would even be possible with the current pigment/binders used.Still, it would be wonderful to have a really deep set of colors, and if I'm just missing them in this 60 pack, I'd love to be directed to where I can grab them.Also, there's not a lot of orange options, and there are a whole lot of certain other colors, like green and pink.Anyway tldr;PROS:-nice opacity-very Saturated-dries fast and layers well-smooth flow with convenient brush tipCONS:-color range is lacking in oranges, yellows, and dark colors-case is a bit confusingI'll come back after a couple months of use to update on whether the markers have any trouble or not, but as of today I'm liking them.

Shuttle Art's Acrylic Paint Markers, the 60 brush set. This set has a wide range in color, from red all the way to brown. The matte finish of the paint is one of the best textures compared to other branded acrylic paint markers, and I've bought a lot of paint markers before finding these. with these paint markers comes a convenient stackable plastic carry case/ storage container. The paint markers themselves have a clear window where you can see the paint on the inside!! So you can see if your paint marker is out of ink or not mixed properly. Speaking of mixing the paint, all you have to do it shake the pen up and down a couple of time whenever you want to use it and the tiny ball inside the pen will mix around the paint. The felt tip of the brush marker makes for great thin to thick lines. You can get thinner lines by just using the tips of the brush and get thinker lines when angling the brush more.I've bought this a while ago and have been using it for many different art projects, from painting on paper to decorating pumpkins, to even decorating boxes. These will actually stay on all sorts of different materials and surfaces. The paint dries fairly quickly and for the most part the opacity is amazing, You really only need to go over some non paper materials with two coats but on paper one coat is all you need. These markers don't dry out when not in use for a long time as long as you store them somewhere cool, like a shelf or drawer.I highly recommend these to anyone who wants to try using acrylic paint for the first time, since these are very beginner friendly and great quality. As an artist I was so afraid to use my more expensive markers, but since these were on the cheaper end I had full confidence to play around with these however I liked. Have some fun and try these out, even if you buy the smaller set!!

These are a recent purchase so my review doesn't reflect any long-term experience. I didn't buy these for professional work, since I mainly work in watercolors and oils. I purchased these for fun and more casual work. But these brush tip acrylic pens in 48 colors are very nice and the colors remind me of gouache. They lay down very smoothly and dry fast. Once dry in a couple of seconds, they are very matte and pretty opaque, The brush tips make it easy to do more detail work than other acrylic markers with larger round felt nibs. But because these dry so quickly, you can't really do much blending. The pen build is excellent and the colors are lovely. I would like a larger selection of reds & pinks. But other than that, I don't have any negatives. They work great on the heavier card stock or wc paper included for swatching and for coloring-in the blank art prints also included, like the photo of hamburger house I completed. Highly recommended!

BEST MARKERS EVER! I’ve been wanting these forever and I finally was able to get them, and I’m not disappointed! The ink flow is great with no leaking whatsoever, and they’re very vibrant when it comes to coloring drawings. They’re very fun to use and I love how convenient the case is and the envelope with all the test papers and such.EDIT: One of the markers have dried out even when stored properly, and I can’t shake it at all to try to fix it. If I find a way I’ll edit this.