I’m often asked about the best markers for coloring in our A Brighter Year mini coloring books for adults.
As a lifelong coloring enthusiast and owner of a coloring book company, I’ve tried many. Picking just one favorite is impossible, so I’ve narrowed it down to my top 5 marker sets! 🖐️
Every item listed below is now available on our website because I genuinely love them—and I went out of my way to build partnerships with these brands so I could share them with you. That said, none of these companies are paying me to be featured here. These are truly products I use, love, and stand behind!
Dual Tip Water-Based Markers
These markers won’t bleed through the page, and they’re dual tip! One side is great for coloring larger spaces, the other is great for details. The yellow zipper pouch holds 18 markers and up to 4 mini coloring books. Perfect for grab and go coloring fun!
Grabie Glitter Gel Pens
These gel pens are a perfect dual-purpose option, perfect for both coloring and office use. The set comes with 18 glitter gel pens and they are perfect for your desk, so you can add a little sparkle to your to-do list, or bring some coloring calm into your day. Best part is, they won’t bleed through the page!
Grabie Alcohol Markers
Though alcohol-based markers do bleed through pages, they’re favored by many artists for their streak-free finish and blending/shading capabilities. This set comes with 48 markers and each marker has a dual tip, one brush tip and one chisel tip. If you're wondering how #ColoringTok is full of coloring pages that look lto be created by professional artists, it was likely due to some creative shading that can easily be accomplished with alcohol markers. Check out the amazing pictures my talented brother-in-law colored with alcohol markers (below). When you buy the 48 piece marker set from A Brighter Year, we automatically include a free 3x3 inch page protector, which Is the perfect companion for your next mini coloring books and alcohol marker coloring session!
After you pick the perfect markers, don't forget to stock up on coloring books too!
Happy coloring,
Shanti
