Tag Archives: Copic Markers

Limited Edition Copic Sketch 25th Anniversary Set!

April 18, 2012

Coming Fall 2012: Limited Edition Copic Sketch 25th Anniversary Set! – 36 colors – Special black marker bodies – Super brush nib – Standard fine nib (previously available for Copic markers only) – Pre-order at your favorite Copic retailer today!  … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Blue Hair by Brandi York

April 10, 2012

This week, artist Brandi York gives us details on coloring the blue hair of her goblin character. Enjoy! Last time, we covered unusual, fantasy skin tones with our little goblin.  This time, we’re going to look at her blue hair with ringlet … Continue reading →

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New Design Team Members!

March 1, 2012

It’s been a while since we added anyone new to the Copic team, so it is with great excitement that we announce two new designers to the Copic Papercrafting Team: Cindy Lawrence and Michele Boyer. Welcome to the Copic family! … Continue reading →

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New Colors!

December 27, 2011

We’re very excited to announce 12 new Sketch colors! 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 … Continue reading →

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Color Spotlight: B66

December 20, 2011

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 →

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Guest Tutorial: Reflections by Brandi York

November 29, 2011

In this week’s guest tutorial, Brandi York shares some tips for creating reflective objects with Copics. Enjoy! Reflecting objects are difficult to render in any medium.  With a transparent medium like Copic Markers, you need to be thinking a few … Continue reading →

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Copic Halloween Costume Contest!

October 21, 2011

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 →

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Artist Interview with Arturo Elena

October 21, 2011

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 →

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Guest Tutorial: Lights and Shadows by Brandi York

October 18, 2011

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 →

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Working With Limited Colors (Contest!)

September 13, 2011

Because Copic markers are so transparent, you can easily layer and blend colors. This makes it easy to start with a few colors and mix many in-between colors. Here is a cute girl heading back to school. To color her, … Continue reading →

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