Sat Chat: Markers & Controversy

Hi friends, I hope you are having a good week. In this video I talk about a month long art challenge called Inktober. I mentioned how excited I was to participate this year because I completed all 31 days last year and felt so good to have finished it. I also felt that I leveled up on my skills as an artist too. After uploading this video I was notified about some controversy regarding Jake Parker, the creator of Inktober. He had been accused of plagiarizing another artist in an upcoming drawing book due out next month. I am not one to pass judgement only hearing one side of the story. I am sad to hear these accusations because it hurts more than Jake’s reputation but it takes the shine off the wonderful community that has been built around the art challenge and it damages the reputations of the art business that have sponsored the event. I’ll share any info I get as this story unfolds.

Other Stuff from the video:

• Final 3 days to save 50% on my Watercolor Glass Class *Use coupon code SHINE if the discount doesn’t appear automatically. Offer ends 9/1/2020

• Triblend Brush Markers 3 brush tips in a color family in one easy to use marker for $5

• There will be a lighting deal on Amazon on Sunday Morning (I think 9am – 11am PST) for the 168 Bianyo bullet/chisel set of markers. *Watch for my Sketchbook Sunday video tomorrow for a demo with these.

• Arrtx has some new color families of markers coming out too.

• Ohuhu has a brush bullet combo alcohol marker set out

How many markers does the world need? I’ll let you know LOL! You can find reviews and demos with the markers I mentioned here on my blog or on my YouTube channel and the new sets will be reviewed soon. Honestly, I think nowadays you can find the exact perfect marker for your preference and budget. There are so many! Take care of yourself and take care of each other and as always happy crafting!