Draw your idea
Pick a colour and sketch a shape, a character, or whatever pops into your head.
Same pen. More possibilities.
How to make magic.
Start with a line, try a new technique, and see where your imagination takes you.
Three little steps
Draw. Change. Create.
There’s no single way to make art.
These ideas are here to get you started.
Add a little magic
Try a colour change, erase an area, or reveal a secret detail with the matching pen.
Make it yours
Layer colours, add highlights and shadows, then share your one-of-a-kind creation.
Pen effects can vary by set. Check the instructions included with your Magic Pens for the right pen combinations.
Your creativity toolkit
20 ways to colour
outside the lines.
Explore a technique, practise on a spare page, and combine ideas to find your own style.
Fine lines & detailing
Use the pen tip for outlines, tiny details, patterns and precision.
Broad strokes & filling
Turn the pen to its side for smooth strokes and larger areas.
Layering
Build colour gradually with additional strokes to add depth.
Blending colours
Bring two or more colours together for soft transitions and new shades.
Shading
Add darker areas where light does not reach to give objects shape.
Highlighting
Leave or add lighter areas where the light hits to make objects shine.
Gradient & fading
Move from dark to light for a gentle transition.
Texture
Try dots, dashes, scribbles or cross-hatching to suggest different surfaces.
Stippling
Build tone with dots: more dots create darker areas, fewer create light.
Hatching & cross-hatching
Use parallel or crossing lines to create shadows and texture.
Light & shadow
Choose where the light comes from, then place shadows opposite it.
3D drawing
Combine perspective with highlights and shadows to lift a drawing off the page.
Drop shadows
Add a consistent shadow beside letters or objects to help them stand out.
Colour contrast
Place light against dark or complementary colours together for impact.
Negative space
Leave areas uncoloured for clean shapes, highlights and reflections.
Patterns & repetition
Repeat shapes, lines or colours to create a rhythm in your artwork.
Colour change
Use the colour-changing pen to transform an area into another colour.
Colour erasing
Colour first, then use the eraser pen to make highlights, stripes or patterns.
Secret messages
Write or draw with the special effect pen to reveal a hidden surprise.
Magic 3D effects
Combine outlines, colour changes, highlights and shadows for dimension.
Make the page your own
One pen.
A thousand ideas.
Try a secret message, turn a simple shape into a 3D doodle, or build a whole scene one colour at a time. The fun is in finding out what happens next.
Find a little inspiration