Testing Ohuhu Markers (on a colouring book made by my BROTHER!)

Some days, I sit down at my desk, look at all my art supplies, and think: I really want to make something… but I have absolutely no idea what. This was one of those days. Instead of forcing myself into “teacher mode,” I decided to listen to my energy (hello, growth) and just play. No pressure to be productive. No perfectly polished tutorial. Just coloring, chatting, and testing some supplies that have been sitting on my desk way too long.

Supplies Used

Here’s exactly what I use:

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Let’s Get Started!

So…. my brother’s colouring book needs to come with a bit of warning… 😅 My brother released his colouring book, Follow All of Your Big Stupid Dreams, in 2025. It’s funny, weird, a little crude, and extremely him. Some pages are sweet, some are chaotic, and some definitely come with swear words – consider this your official heads-up if you’re colouring around kids.

I landed on a page with a little frog and an hourglass, mostly because it felt fun and didn’t require too much decision-making (a big win on a low-energy day).

Testing the Markers (Without Overthinking It)

I started with the acrylic brush markers, and wow – these are juicy. Like, cover-the-black-outline juicy. That was great for opacity, but it meant I had to be a little more careful than usual.

A few things I noticed as I coloured:

The brush tips were great for filling large areas and sneaking into small details.
Blending worked surprisingly well for acrylic markers.
On thinner colouring book paper, some of the heavier markers were a bit much – better suited for thicker paper, glass, or signage projects.

The coloured fine liners were a pleasant surprise too. The brush tip felt rigid in a good way (great if you have a heavy hand like me), and the fine liner side was crisp and nicely pigmented. I even tested a little calligraphy, and yep – totally usable.

Colouring Books, Comparison, and Letting It Be “Just for Fun”

I’ll be honest: colouring books have historically stressed me out. I overthink colours. I compare my work to other people’s. I forget that the whole point is to relax. This time, I tried really hard to let it be imperfect – weird blends, accidental line coverage, and all. And you know what? It worked. I actually enjoyed myself.

Somewhere between blending greens on a frog and chatting about house renovations, book goals, and creative resolutions, I remembered why playful creativity matters. Not everything needs to be optimized or instructional. Sometimes it just needs to exist.

Final Thoughts on the Markers

After testing everything, here’s my quick take:

The acrylic brush markers were my favorite for colouring and blending.
The fine liners are solid for both outlining and calligraphy.
The heavier acrylic markers would shine on sturdier surfaces like glass or thick cardstock.

That’s a Wrap!

I’m SO glad I did this project today! I definitely want to finish the page – it just might take me a while. And if you’re ever having one of those days where you want to make something but don’t know what, this is your permission slip to grab whatever’s nearby and just start. No plan required. 💛

If you’re looking for more art supply posts, check out my test of Karin Decobrush Pens

And finally, your dad joke…

I got an A on my origami assignment..
I turned my paper into my teacher

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