Watercolour markers unite two worlds: the convenience of a marker and the fluid nature of watercolour. Winsor & Newton Promarker Watercolour markers bring watercolour painting into a more compact form, allowing you to create both precise lines and soft transitions without always needing to carry a brush and paint palette.
History and essence
Winsor & Newton introduced their first watercolour markers in 2015 under the name Water Colour Marker. They were among the first marker ranges to use genuine watercolour pigments instead of ink. In 2020, the series was officially added to the Promarker family and received a new name – Promarker Watercolour.
Promarker Watercolour markers are double-ended. One end features a fine tip for details and precise lines, while the other offers a flexible brush tip for broad, painterly strokes.
What makes Promarker Watercolour markers special
Promarker Watercolour markers use high-quality watercolour pigments that react with water in the same way as traditional watercolours. This means that lines drawn with the marker can be activated, blended, and softened with water. Once dried, the pigment becomes permanent, allowing you to build layered and controlled results.
These markers are perfect for sketching and colour work on the go, creating quick concept ideas, enhancing detailed watercolour illustrations, or adding to classical watercolour techniques in mixed-media artworks.
The result is a clean, bright, slightly translucent layer of colour that can also be combined with traditional watercolour or ink accents.
How to use
- Draw on dry paper with the marker.
- Add water with a brush to dissolve the line and give it the fluid look characteristic of watercolour.
- For a strong contrast, let the layers dry before adding more colour on top.
- By mixing different markers before adding water, you can achieve smooth colour variations and soft gradients.
Promarker Watercolour markers are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists looking for a portable, cleaner alternative to traditional watercolour paints.
Paper that brings watercolour to life
As with any watercolour painting, paper plays a significant role when using watercolour markers. The best results come from watercolour paper that can handle added water and allows pigments to blend naturally.
Since the markers dry quickly, you can choose the paper texture based on your desired outcome – smoother paper for detailed drawings and rougher surfaces for a more natural, painterly effect.
Inspiration for creating
Promarker Watercolour markers bring watercolour to anyone wishing to experiment, mix, and explore new techniques. They can be used just like traditional watercolours but without the mess of mixing and spilling. They are a tool that makes watercolour painting accessible anytime, anywhere.
