Monthly Archives: October 2011

Guest Tutorial: Steampunk Horse by Cindy Dauer

This week’s guest tutorial is by Cindy Dauer. Her whimsical artwork caught our eye, and we asked to share one of her step-by-step walkthroughs with Copic fans. Enjoy, and thank you for sharing, Cindy! Tell us a bit about yourself! … Continue reading


Comikaze Expo 2011

Visit Copic Marker at Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles, November 5th & 6th! We’ll be at booth #1202, near the entrance. To stay current on everything Copic during Comikaze, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. See you … Continue reading


October Coloring Contest

CONTEST! Download the blank image here and color it with Copics, adding your creative jack-o-lantern design to the center pumpkin. Submit your creation by October 31st for a chance to win a marker from your Copic Color wish list! Don’t … Continue reading


Copic Halloween Costume Contest!

Have a killer Halloween costume? Wanna show off your cosplay? Send us a photo and win Copic prizes! Enter by November 7th for a chance to win 12 markers from your Copic Color wish list and an empty 36 pc … Continue reading


Artist Interview with Arturo Elena

Arturo Elena is a very talented fashion illustrator based in Zaragoza, Spain. He has collaborated with top designers and fashion magazines including Cosmopolitan Spain, Chanel Spain and Audemars Piguet. Read on to learn more about this amazing artist! Tell us … Continue reading


Color Spotlight: YG17

Welcome to our Color Spotlight feature! Every so often we’ll showcase a different color and give ideas of color combos that will work with it. Marianne’s Note: When I mention a color combo whatever color I put first is the … Continue reading


Guest Tutorial: Lights and Shadows by Brandi York

This week’s guest tutorial is by Brandi York. From February 2003 to July 2004, Brandi was a portrait and caricature artist for Rubio Arts at Disneyland.  In October of 2004 she began working for Trader Joe’s in Irvine, CA doing … Continue reading


Carrying Case Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered our Carrying Case Contest! We asked you to creatively show us why your Copics need a new home. We received 79 entries, and there were so many funny and creative photos. It was hard … Continue reading


Guest Tutorial: Sketching From Life by Jackson Root

This week’s guest tutorial is by Jackson Root, a talented illustrator in Southern California. Enjoy! Sketching Tonally and Quickly I often find that the task of starting a sketch can be a little daunting. A blank white page can sometimes … Continue reading


Win a Copic Carrying Case!

How would you like to WIN our new Copic Carrying Case? It’s easy! Post a photo on our Facebook wall creatively showing why your markers need a new home. Whoever posts our favorite photo, based on creativity and originality, will … Continue reading