Tag Archives: Copic Markers

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


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


Working With Limited Colors (Contest!)

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


Graffiti Blending Contest Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Graffiti Blending Contest! Below are the winners. If you were a 1st-3rd place winner, we’ll be sending you a message through Copic Color to get your address. 1st place will receive a marker … Continue reading


Using Grays to Color Black Areas

Have you ever tried to color something you wanted to look black, so you color it with black and it just looks bland and bad? You’re not alone. Lots of people have this problem and hopefully I can help your … Continue reading


Color Spotlight: Y17

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


Artist Interview with Ivan “3RDi” Vega

Ivan “3RDi” Vega is a Los Angeles, California based artist with a dark illustrative style. Read our interview to learn more about how Ivan incorporates Copic products into his work. If you’re in the LA area, be sure to check … Continue reading


Artist Interview with Dallas Clayton

Dallas Clayton is the author and illustrator of An Awesome Book, a children’s book about dreaming big. His latest project, “One Hundred Ways To Say I Love You,” features 100 pieces of original artwork for kids. To learn more about … Continue reading


Beginning Coloring Classes at Anime Expo

Marianne Walker is the North American Copic Product Specialist and a freelance illustrator. She has been working for Copic for over 10 years, and has taught drawing and coloring classes for many years. She is the author of two books … Continue reading