Pick the right marker for big areas
Brush tips and chisels are better for backgrounds than fine tips because they cover more area with fewer strokes. Fewer strokes usually means fewer streaks.
Use one consistent stroke strategy
- Work in small sections (don't try to fill the whole page at once).
- Keep a wet edge: overlap strokes while the ink is still wet.
- Use the same direction for the whole area (horizontal or vertical).
Layering beats scrubbing
If the background looks uneven, let it dry and do a second light layer. Scrubbing wet ink usually damages paper and makes the texture worse.
A quick win: background gradients
Background gradients look intentional even if the fill isn't perfectly flat. Use 2-3 close colors and blend the transition while it's wet.
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