This is the second class in my Marker Basics series — and in it, we’ll focus on one of the most useful skills for alcohol marker art: layering. In this easy, beginner-friendly class, we’ll explore how to work with alcohol markers step by step and create a bright, dimensional illustration of a pumpkin.

You’ll learn how to sketch the pumpkin, layer from light to dark, and build smooth transitions between colors. I’ll also show you how to add shadows, highlights, and textures that make your pumpkin look more realistic and full of autumn mood. Before starting the main project, we’ll practice an easy layering exercise to help you understand how markers behave when stacked.

This class is broken down into clear, bite-sized lessons — from gathering materials and sketching to coloring, layering, and final details — making it perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their layering technique with markers.

Whether you’re just starting your marker journey or looking to add more vibrant, seasonal illustrations to your sketchbook, this class will help you build confidence and create rich, dimensional marker art.

Note: I’ll be using Bristol paper, but you can absolutely use any marker-friendly paper you prefer.

Want to explore more? Check out my other marker classes:

Marker Basics: Blending and Gradients — Learn how to draw a shiny blue balloon
Draw Heart Lollipop — Drawing a Candy Heart Lollipop with Markers
Tropical Sketching with Markers — Draw a Coconut and Frangipani Inspired by Bali
Draw a Delicious Donut — Draw a Delicious Donut with Sprinkles
Draw a Watermelon Slice — Draw a Juicy Watermelon Slice

Valeria Suvorova

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