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Juicy marker?

Username: robsalk
Post Date: 2022-04-27 16:14:40
A friend of mine does some really amazing drawings using a sharpie or other marker on chapboard, where the absorbancy of the paper creates a nice effect. I've been trying this as well - it's very satisfying. I recently downloaded some of the natural fiber papers during the 20% off sale and see that a few of the "Exotic" papers like Yucca Smooth simulate the surface qualities of chapboard, so I've been trying to reproduce this effect digitally. However, because the markers in Rebelle 5 are dry media, the ink doesn't have that subtle spread or soak that you get with a juicy marker on fibrous paper. I've tried using the ink pen or liner brush, but the behavior isn't quite right. I'm not sure if this is a feature request or a help topic, but I'm wondering if there's a way to add a wetness component to the marker tools to react with the paper in this way. Perhaps there is an existing setting or workaround to do this? I know this is a super-specific scenario, but you guys are great with the subtle details, so I thought I'd throw it out there. Thanks!
Username: 2dpainter
Post Date: 2022-04-30 15:15:12
Dont know if its helpful. Just a few ideas: The first option i thought would be to try it with the watercolor brush. But create a brush tip that is in something like a marker tip. Another option could be to use the pastel brush or the marker brush. But before or after your paint to wet the canvas with the water tool.
Username: 2dpainter
Post Date: 2022-04-30 15:22:16
As far as i know you could use the Water Tool with any Brush in Rebelle. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2022/04/1/2022-04-30_15-04:21_Water Tool.png[/img] And Start and Stop Diffussion here: [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2022/04/1/2022-04-30_15-04:56_Difussion-2.png[/img]
Username: Vevo
Post Date: 2022-05-02 15:12:18
Hi [USER=19251]@robsalk[/USER], You may try to copy the Marker brushes to Ink or Watercolor tool - they will keep their setting, but will behave like the tool they're under. With Ink and Watercolor you will get the diffusion effect.
Username: robsalk
Post Date: 2022-05-20 17:24:42
Thanks. Copying the bullet market tool to the ink menu, playing with water and canvas absorbancy settings has provided some satisfactory results. These paper textures are magical.