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Careers at Copic USA

We’ve just added a Careers section. Currently we are looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator. This is an in-house local position, located in Eugene, Oregon. Please read the requirements carefully before submitting an application.


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Update from Japan

As most of you know our products are manufactured in Japan in the Tokyo area. We’ve been given word that everyone who works for the company is safe and the offices survived the earthquake and aftershocks with minimal to no … Continue reading


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Artist Interview with Terryl Whitlatch

Copic is pleased to interview the very talented illustrator, educator and author Terryl Whitlach. Read on as we talk about her most recent book and her illustration process. You will be hearing more about her in the coming months. For … Continue reading


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Creature Illustrator Terryl Whitlatch

Terryl Whitlatch has worked with many major studios and effects houses as a highly sought after creature and concept designer. Clients include Industrial Light and Magic, Lucas Film Ltd., Pixar, Walt Disney Feature Animation, PDI, Entertainment Arts, LucasArts, Chronicle Books, and various zoos and natural history museums. Stay tuned as we will be posting an interview with Terryl next week!

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Welcome to the new Copicmarker.com!

Greetings and welcome to our new website! We’ve been slaving for months and are really happy with the results. Please look around and tell us what you think. As with all new websites there is some post-lauch tightening up to … Continue reading


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Anime Expo Artists

Manga art by Aiko

Manga art by Aiko

Manga art by Aiko

Manga art by Aiko

Manga art by Haruka

Manga art by Haruka

Manga art by Haruka

Manga art by Haruka

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Kaoppe

Manga art by Ran

Manga art by Ran

Manga art by Ran

Manga art by Ran

Manga art by Shuji

Manga art by Shuji

Manga art by Sourei

Manga art by Sourei

Manga art by Souta

Manga art by Souta

Manga art by Tsukudani

Manga art by Tsukudani

Manga art by AikoManga art by AikoManga art by HarukaManga art by HarukaManga art by KaoppeManga art by KaoppeManga art by KaoppeManga art by KaoppeManga art by KaoppeManga art by RanManga art by RanManga art by ShujiManga art by SoureiManga art by SoutaManga art by Tsukudani

These are works by artists we have featured at past Anime Expo conventions. They are all working artists in Japan and sponsored by Copic, but most don’t have a web presence. All works are used with permission.

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Artist Interview with Dan Schaefer

Dan Schaefer has a long career in film industry. Two recent films are “Mania” and “Figaro.” “Mania” is a comprehensive history of the Portland Trailblazers examining the unique bond between a city and its only professional sports team. “Figaro” follows the cross-cultural collaboration/experiment between … Continue reading


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Cross Hatching Techniques Part II – Basic Technique

Cross Hatching Techniques Continued: Cross-hatching can be very simple or very tricky. Here are some more pointers and techniques to help develop this skill. The tricky part of cross-hatching is keeping a steady hand. Start by drawing short lines. Don’t … Continue reading


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Copic will be at Sakura Con 2010 in Seattle

Copic will have a booth at Sakura Con, April 2nd-4th in Seattle, Washington! Sakura con is the Northwest’s premier anime show. There will be games, concerts, contests, and many great exhibitors. The event is held at the downtown convention center. … Continue reading


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Copic at CAMEX

Copic will be in attendance this year at CAMEX in Orlando Florida. Produced by the National Association of College Stores, CAMEX is the higher education retailing industry’s largest trade show and educational event. Each year, CAMEX attracts more than 7,000 exhibitors and … Continue reading


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