G43 Pistachio, G46 Mistletoe, BG57 Jasper, BG90 Gray Sky, E84 Khaki, E89 Pecan,
BV34 Bluebell, V22 Ash Lavender, V28 Eggplant, RV52 Cotton Candy, R56 Currant, YR27 Tuscan Orange

In February 2012 these carefully chosen colors will be available in the Sketch Marker style, as well as Various Ink, bringing us to 358 total Copic colors. 

Let us know which color you’re most excited about on Facebook and Twitter!

Available for the first time, Copic now offers a portable case big enough to hold the entire Copic color spectrum. Six removable carry cups fit in the case’s hard shell exterior, holding up to 380 Sketch markers. The top zipper closure and shoulder strap make transporting your Copic collection a breeze. Just in time for the holidays, this case is the perfect gift for the Copic lover who has everything.

Would you like to WIN a case?

Copic Marker is proud to partner with Splitcoaststampers the entire month of October for their annual Hope You Can Cling To campaign for breast cancer awareness.

Splitcoast is hosting daily challenges through the entire month of October, and asking members of the paper crafting community to create cards in support of cancer patients and their families and mail them to national partner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Copic Marker is pleased to offer FOUR of these great new Copic Coloring Cases as prizes for four lucky participants in the Hope You Can Cling To campaign. It’s a campaign of the sweetest type – you have the opportunity to color, spread a little hope with your handcrafted cards and be eligible to win!

You can find general information for the Hope You Can Cling To campaign, including information on how to play and a handy tracking sheet to keep track of your entries, here. You can find a master list of the challenges presented thus far right here. It’s updated daily for new inspiration, and there are a variety of themes, so participation easy. And, just in case you aren’t familiar with Splitcoast, it’s a free papercrafting community where thousands of card ideas and tutorials are shared in the galleries and their resource archives. It’s a fun place to be. You can find the details here. You can sign up for your free account and start sharing here.

Splitcoaststampers will announce the four lucky Copic Coloring Case winners the second week of November! Good luck!

Copic now carries a new, larger version of the popular ComicMaster light box to meet all your light box needs.  The ComicMaster A3 has the same great features as the smaller A4, but with a few more inches of elbow room.  The A3 is ultra-thin and ideal for use in a home studio, the office, or around town (provided there is an outlet of course).  Anywhere you use it, the ComicMaster’s LED lit surface provides an even glow that will never run hot or flicker.  Better still, with LED lighting there are no bulbs to be broken in transit.  Lightweight yet completely durable, the ComicMaster is a great tool for any artist, anywhere.

Check out both light tables, and other awesome accessories here.

Have you seen the new 4pc Multiliner Pen sets yet? Now available in assortments of Sepia, Gray, Fine Black, and Broad Black, these sets just arrived and are already flying off the shelves.

The Copic Multiliner Pens are seriously the best inking tools you’ll ever pick up. The pigment-based ink flows smoothly, for a clean and precise application.  The ink is also archival, acid free, and even waterproof (test this — I didn’t believe it until I tried and failed to smear the ink with water).

To see examples of what artists are doing with these pens, check out the 2011 Copic Catalog, where we featured a number of artists’ work. Check out our Multiliner page for more information on other available colors and nib sizes.

Tip: if you’re thinking long term, check out the refillable Multiliner SP. The SP contains the same superior quality ink, but in an aluminum body style with refillable ink cartridges and replaceable nibs.

We’ve searched the world over (quite literally) to find the best papers, and an exceptional paper that we’ve discovered is the Blending Card by X-Press It. The super smooth, silky surface on this paper allows for crisp lines and seamless blending of colors.  You won’t believe how smooth it is until you give it a try. It’s that good. The bright white, 92lb cover weight keeps colors sharp even when layering lots of colors in one spot. Plus, it’s laser & inkjet compatible, so you can use it for mixed media projects too. Acid free & archival.

Check out our new store finder to locate a store in your area that carries the Blending Card. Test it out, but be prepared: you just might fall in love with this stuff.

 You may be eligible to win this Copic prize.

Submissions accepted through March 14th.

12 new Sketch colors:

BG53, BG70, E23, E81, E87, RV55, RV63, RV66, V20, V25, YG61, and YR30. Available in the Sketch Marker style, as well as Various Ink. 346 total colors.

36 colors added to the Ciao Marker line:

6pc Sketch Sets:

These new 6pc Sketch sets are the simple way to begin a marker collection. Packaged in blending pairs or complimentary tones.

4pc Multiliner Sets:

These are the ideal inking sets. Packaged with a variety of Multiliner nib sizes.

DVD: Copic Multiliner SP – Comic Illustration Inking Techniques featuring Jordan Kotzebue

This DVD explains in detail how to use Copic ink pens for comic-style illustrations. Professional illustrator Jordan Kotzebue works step-by-step through the techniques of inking a penciled comic illustration from start to finish.

DVD: Copic Presents Ellen Hutson Papercrafting with Copic Products

Renowned papercrafting artist Ellen Hutson shares her love for coloring, stamping, and air brushing, beginning with tips and techniques for using the Air Brush System and Sketch Markers.

“Shadows & Shading: A beginner’s guide to lighting placement”

This instructive guide by Marianne Walker takes beginners through the fundamentals of shading and shadow placement when coloring. Includes transparent lighting templates; spiral bound, 47 pages.

A shiny new 2011 product catalog:

Styled after an art zine, this year’s catalog includes artwork from a number of highly talented artists along with helpful product information.

To take a peek at the new products, visit us at Winter CHA, booth 2309.

Buying for someone artistic this year?

Copic has 5 gift ideas under $55 to inspire artists, mentor beginners and organize well established collectors of Copic markers.

Our Comic Illustration DVD will provide tips for turning your pencil drawing into an inked image with depth. From here you can color your image traditionally with Copic markers, or follow along with Travis as he demonstrates coloring an image with our airbrush system and shares his masking techniques. A great summary of the process involved in taking an illustration from start to finish.

A set of 4 refillable inking pens is a great idea for touching up stamped images and lining fashion and product design, as well as for anime creation. The 4pc set of black lining pens comes in 2 sets, each with different sizes of nibs. Not sure what width this artist will need? Try them all out in our MLB2 disposable set of 8, also under $55. (0.35 is the only size not available in our disposable bodied pen).

For someone starting out, our Ciao, basic 12 set of markers is great. The Ciao markers are two sided markers, have our flexible super brush tip on one end, and are refillable. This is a gift that will stay useful for years to come. Over 140 colors are available in this style of marker.

Our Copic Block Stand holds up to 36 markers, fits Sketch, Copic and Wide style markers, and is stackable. This guy makes for easy scanning of colors and access to just the marker you need. This is a great tool for people who have too many markers to keep track of otherwise!

The Double Sided Tape (by X-Press It) will hold just about anything together. Seriously. This high-tack tape is easy to apply, has an extremely strong hold, and works seamlessly on a variety of surfaces and applications. It’s also only about the thickness of a single piece of tissue paper, so it won’t show through from behind on paper or mixed media projects. From work with photos and framing, to card making, papercrafting, and even instant hemming (how cool is that?!), this double sided tape is one of the most versatile items to keep on hand in your studio. You’ll reach for it all the time. Available in three widths: 1/8″, 1/4″, & 1/2″. Acid free.