Unleash your creativity as you experiment with these multi-surface art markers. Tim Fisher offers a host of tips, techniques and ideas to begin the journey

Test report

Tim Fisher

Butterfly Breeze , Pilot Pintor pen on glass

This test report was an interesting and enjoyable challenge. After scrolling through the Pilot website, Pintor pens – pintor is Spanish for painter – look to be one of the most multi-surface art markers I have encountered. They will appeal to artists for numerous reasons, not least because you can create artwork on paper, wood, glass, stone, fabric and plastic; in fact, the list of creative opportunities is endless.

The markers contain an opaque water-based pigmented ink, which dries quickly. The 24 non-refillable colours are divided into four categories: Classic, Creative, Pastel and Metallic. The tough pen tip is available in fine and medium sizes.

These pens are very inspiring to work with, as they are so versatile to use. There is very good advice on the Pilot-Pintor website – www.pilot-pintor.eu/gb/en/ – on how to fix the paint when working on different surfaces, as well as tips, advice and more creative ideas.