I find in today’s world, with everything going on, to have something that engulfs all of your attention really is a gift.” ...

I tested Artex acrylic paint markers to see how they handle solid fills, brush tip control, and color layering. With smooth flow and full coverage, these markers surprised me in more ways than one.

I tested $1 markers to see if they could actually create good art. With limited blending ability and no brush nib, it wasn’t easy—but the final result was surprisingly solid. Can budget tools still ...