Looking for marker art ideas? Look no further! We have a cool watercolor art project that uses a technique of markers vs. paint brushes. This watercolor art idea is ideal for even younger kids like toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Kids of all ages will love making this colorful art at home or in the classroom.

Watercolor Art Made with Markers (text) - colorful art made by child with watercolor texture and shades of blue, purple, green and yellow on white canvas — Whether you’re using dot markers other washable markers there are so many creative ways to make beautiful watercolor art with them.

Easy Watercolor Marker Art Ideas

It is so easy to make watercolor art with markers. In fact, it’s one of my son’s favorite ways to paint without painting. You only need three supplies for this simple craft, and your child’s imagination is the limit.

Related: Speaking of markers, did you know Crayola has washable emoji markers?

They get to create a drawing, then transform it into gorgeous art with science!

Video: Watercolor Marker Art Ideas

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Supplies Needed

Watercolor paper
Washable markers
Spray bottle with water inside

How To Make Watercolor Art With Markers

Step 1

Draw on the watercolor paper using the markers.

Notes: Any design works — scribbles, shades of solid colors. We found that creating colors close together made more colorful watercolor art than elaborate designs.

Step 2

Once your marker drawing is done, lay the paper on a flat surface and spray with water.

Step 3

Allow to sit and dry, watching the colors run as your new artwork is created!

Best Markers for Watercolor Art

The markers need to be water-based markers. Doesn’t matter if they have a fat tip or a fine tip, but water based markers will blend and look like water color.

Sharpie markers will not work the same. I know most of us have them in our art supplies, who doesn’t love the metallic markers, but they will only spread if you use alcohol.

I would also avoid most alcohol-based markers. Great for detailed work, not so much for this great idea of turning markers into water colors though.

Make Watercolor Art with Markers

Want to try some fun marker art ideas? This one is my favorite! Turn washable markers into watercolors and make beautiful abstract watercolor art pieces!

Materials

Watercolor paper
Washable markers
Spray bottle with water inside

Instructions

Draw on the watercolor paper using the markers.
Once your marker drawing is done, lay the paper on a flat surface and spray with water.
Allow to sit and dry, watching the colors run as your new artwork is created!

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