I am a big proponent of acrylic markers - any of the brands seem fine but recently I have been using the Molotow and really liking them. I use mostly the 2-4mm tips. Have a drawer full of wider ones that never get used. I use them mostly for laying in an initial plan - acrylic or oils- or for making corrections and trying ideas during the acrylic critique.
Today I am framing some pieces to send off. A few have scratches on the frames - dark brown/black and goldish frames. I have been using a commercial repair product to correct these scratches. Never been really happy with the colour match and they leave a glossy lacquer patch of finish where used making the repair quite visible.
I just tried my acrylic markers. Wow! Easier, faster and was able to blend as needed. Best repair jobs I have done.
Love'em .
Thanks Brian, I too love these acrylic pens, and use them for prep work, corrections, and drawing accents in my work. Now, having them to use for framing touch-ups will just make me love them more! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHi Brian. Yes, I've used Liquitex pens to do the same and they've worked well too. On a somewhat related topic: Where do you buy your plein air frames, the ones with the linen insets?
ReplyDeleteHi. I have been purchasing at Classic Gallery, now Icon in Kelowna http://www.iconframing.com/
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