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Artify Brush Markers Unbox and Swatch- Early Access (Patreon)
Content
Materials Used in this Review:
Artify Brush Markers
Strathmore 200 Series Mixed Media Sketchbook (Volume 5)
Sections of this Review: Packaging:
Marker Comparison
Swatching
Demonstrating the Brush
Blending Test
Blender Compatibility Test
Blender Ball Test
Similar Alcohol Markers:
Ohuhu Brush Markers
Graph'it Brush Markers
Milo Art Markers
Milo Pro Markers
Color It Markers
ShuttleArt Markers
Note: These markers were sent to me by Artify to review. While I tried to provide as unbiased a review as possible, I recommend you check out other reviews as well before making your decision to purchase. I compare these markers with other alcohol markers available, discuss the pros and cons, and try to provide you with as much information as possible. I have a fieldtest review coming up where I will further test these markers, so please keep an eye out for that!
Pros:
Really like the carrying case for this- sturdy, compact, holds markers in place, can be set up like an easel.
Brush tip, even a fiber brush tip, usually beats a bullet tip in my book
Easy to color large areas quickly
Cons:
Not refillable
Not enough skintones for portraits and rendering people
Too many grays in my opinion
Gaps between colors in the same family is large and difficult to scale
Replacement markers don't seem to be available on Amazon
Very easy to fray and ruin the brush, once the brush is ruined, it won't work well for small areas
My advice to Artify:
If possible:
Add on packs (more skintones, pastels, ect) so if someone purchases the 48 piece set, they have the option to add additional markers from your lineup. Ohuhu offers something similar, and this would make you more competitive.
Ideally, switch the fiber brush tip out for a foam rubber one, and aim for a smaller marker body if feasible, or one with nubbins on the caps for better grip. Offering refills for popular colors would be nice as well, especially if you opted for the brush tip upgrade. That said your pricepoint is already lower than Ohuhu's comparable markers, and I'm pretty sure these are basically the same thing, so it's easy to recommend the Artify markers at this price point- it's almost too good to miss.
My verdict to consumers:
$22.99 for Artify markers (https://amzn.to/3s8ubWW) vs $25.49 for Ohuhu Brush markers (https://amzn.to/3d9j77q). These markers are basically the same brush and ink, so it really boils down to format- do you prefer slightly triangular bodies, or round bodies, and which case do you prefer. I think the hard plastic case that comes with the Artify markers is a better fit for me, as I can set it up like an easel and have the colors easily visible while I'm working.
This is great as a starter set and a fantastic way to start using alcohol markers affordably. A great set for artists on the go, convention artists, or classroom use.
With all of the fiber brush tip markers I've reviewed, I've found a few constants:
Easy to fill large areas quickly
Difficult to do small details
Brush wears out fast
At the risk of possibly biting the hand that fed me, I feel like these types of markers, while great for beginners or people interested in getting into alcohol markers, don't really grow WITH the artist. They're a wonderful way to get started, and an economical way to play around with a new media, and will happily last an artist about a year before I believe the artist will probably start to butt their head against many of the walls these types of inexpensive alcohol markers have. I frequently recommend them to newer marker artists (and I'm glad to have found and tested another affordable alternative, b/c with the fiber brush tips, you can't tell just from photos which are passable and which are absolute duds), but for more experienced marker artists, I would recommend going with something you can refill and replace the nibs on.
