Coloring a Realistic Strawberry with Copic Markers
April 9, 2013This week’s guest tutorial is by Anat Ronen, a talented illustrator who works on large murals as well as a much smaller, 3″x3″ format. Enjoy, and be sure to leave your comments for Anat below! Step 1: Identify your reference photo. … Continue reading
Copic Color Sketchbot Giveaway
April 3, 2013Win an awesome prize pack from Steve Talkowski of Sketchbot Studios and Copic Color! Prizes include: • Copic Sketchbot vinyl toy created by Steve Talkowski • 5 Copic Sketch markers of your choice • Shadows & Shading book by Copic … Continue reading
Shading Fluorescent Yellow
March 26, 2013Kristy Dalman is the talented owner/artist/designer of Some Odd Girl digital stamps. Today she’s sharing her technique for adding shading to fluorescent yellow Copic markers.
Embroidery on the Fashion Figure
March 19, 2013This week’s guest tutorial is by Miami-based fashion illustrator Sandra Lucia. My process starts in my sketchbook. I collect inspiration with imagery from fashion weeks from around the world, random Instagram photos, and sophisticated textures. Initial thumbnails help develop tight … Continue reading
Join Copic at Comic-Con International’s WonderCon Anaheim
March 15, 2013Join us in Booth #1264 as WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center - March 29-31, 2013 This convention promises a weekend full of comics and pop culture fun! This year’s WonderCon Anaheim will include a giant Exhibit Hall (this year in Halls A and B of the … Continue reading
Coloring Realistic Water with Copic Markers
March 12, 2013Illustrator and Copic fine art instructor Brandi York shares her techniques for creating realistic water with Copic markers: One of the biggest challenges to rendering realistic water is to not think about the reflections too much. Water is clear. And yet not. … Continue reading
New 6pc Glitter Pen Sets
March 5, 2013We’ve put together 6pc sets of our most popular atyouSpica Glitter Pens. They contain fabulous colors and make a perfect addition to any craft collection! Each pen features super sparkly micro glass flakes. They’re non-toxic and archival and write for over 350 … Continue reading
Demystifying the Copic Color System
March 5, 2013Follow along as Jackson Root, a talented illustrator and Copic fine art instructor, explains the Copic color system: At first glance, the Copic color chart can seem pretty intimidating – a vast array of colors, currently totaling 358, with the … Continue reading
Copic at Emerald City Comic Con
February 27, 2013Join us in Seattle for Emerald City Comicon. Visit Booth #306 for the latest Copic products, exclusive show specials, and more! If you aren’t attending, don’t fret. We may be coming to show near you! See the full list of our upcoming convention appearances … Continue reading
Reflected Light Tutorial
February 26, 2013Comics creator Jayleen Weaver (Marker Guru) runs Gurukitty Studios with her sister. They’re self-described as the craziest little comics and animation studio to ever try to hash out a living. Read on for her tips on rendering reflected light with Copic markers: Reflected light … Continue reading
