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Paint pens are a very unique medium. With the ability to paint on almost anything – paper, metal, glass, plastic, stone, fabric, porcelain, wood and many more – they are one of the most versatile mediums you can get.
Whether you want to paint your new phone case, have a passion for rock painting, want to design your new skateboard or just want to create paintings on canvas, paint pens can do it all.
As with every medium, there are many, many brands to choose from, so here’s a list of our top 6 paint pen brands for beginners or above.
6. Artistro Paint Pens
These paint pens have a 0.7mm tip and come with a nice box to store them in. They contain vivid water-based paint that is glossy and opaque, meaning it is the opposite of see-though.Â
This particular set contains 24 pens, each individually wrapped.
They have a nice range of colors as shown above.Â
Overall they are a great little set of paint pens, especially good for kids or anyone wanting to try paint pens for the first time.Â
Ratings for this set:
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.com.
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk.
5. Chalkola Acrylic Paint Markers
These paint markers produce non-toxic, bright, vivid paint that’s fast-drying. They are larger than they look, making them easier to hold for children.
The tips are all reversible – one side is a round tip the other is chisel tip, making them useful for a number of different projects.Â
This set is also great for children or people just starting out with paint pens or for simple household projects.Â
Ratings for this set:
4.4/5 stars on Amazon.com.
4.5/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk.
4. Arteza Oil Paint Markers
These paint markers are the only ones on this list that aren’t acrylic. Instead they are oil-based. This results in them keeping their color for a much longer time. The oil-based paint used is non-toxic.
The 20 markers included in this set have a lovely range of colors that can also be used on a huge variety of surfaces.Â
Ratings for this set:
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.com.
4.5/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk.
3. Colorful Art Co. Acrylic Paint Markers
This pack of paint markers are odourless, waterproof, have a reversible smooth/chisel tip, are non-toxic, and produce vivid, opaque colors.Â
They include metallic silver and gold which are fun to use.
The reversible tip makes them good for coloring/writing (with the round side), or fine/thick lines (with the chisel side).
Overall they are a nice, mid-range quality set of paint pens that will satisfy almost anyone who uses them.
Ratings for this set:
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.com.
4.7/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk.
2. Arteza Acrylic Markers
These Arteza paint markers are filled with premium, acrylic paint.Â
This huge set of 40 bright and vivid colors contains 37 regular colors, and 3 metallic ones.Â
Unlike some of the other entries, these markers come with a spare 40 chisel tips, with an included tweezers which is handy.Â
I actually prefer having the spare 40 tips over having just 40 reversible tips, because this way you get 80 tips in total.
Overall this set contains high-quality markers with high-quality paint that keeps its color over time. They would suit people a bit more serious about paint pens/markers.Â
Ratings for this set:
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.com.
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk.
1. Uni Posca Paint Pens
Uni Posca are the masters of high-quality, long-lasting, easy to use paint pens.
They have a large bullet shaped nib that writes a line about 2mm in thickness which gives the user amazing line control, making you feel fully confident in the pen, and in your art as a result.Â
These pens are the ultimate choice for anybody looking to create high-quality, outstanding art, and enjoy the process thoroughly while doing it.
Professional artists all over the world love these pens, and you’ll see why once you use them.
Ratings for this set:
4.8/5 stars on Amazon.com (24 Set).
4.6/5 stars on Amazon.co.uk (14 Set).
Things to remember!
Paint pens are such a fun and unique medium that can be used for all levels and ages. They really stand out compared to the main art supplies.
The lower priced ones on the list of great for beginners, so don’t go emptying your wallet on the higher-quality ones if you’re just starting out!
But if you have some experience with paint pens, or art in general, and want the highest quality you can get, number 1 or 2 on the list will be worth their weight in gold.
Explore, experiment, discover, practice, and most importantly, have fun!
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