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Mixed Media: Watercolor and Copic Markers
This week, illustrator Brandi York shares her techniques for creating a mixed media piece with watercolors and Copic markers I’ve been enthralled with much of Japanese culture for a long time. Geishas have always been a fascination, so I decided for this … Continue reading
Coloring Gingerbread Cookies with Copic Markers
Kristy Dalman is the talented owner/artist/designer of Some Odd Girl digital stamps. On her blog, The Odd Girl, Kristy is celebrating her birthday by hosting a month of How Tos, Tutorials and Giveaways throughout October. Check it out, and be sure to enter … Continue reading
Character Design with Copic Markers
October 9, 2012Brianne Drouhard works in the animation industry as a character designer and storyboard artist, and directed the “Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld” DC Nation shorts, which will be premiering on Cartoon Network very soon! “Billie the Unicorn” is her first children’s book. … Continue reading
Using Screen Tones with Copic Markers
This week’s guest tutorial is by Jackson Root, a talented illustrator in Southern California. Enjoy! Once upon a time, back before there was Photoshop and the Pop Art Movement, artists needed a way to add consistent and reliable texture and … Continue reading
Creating Fur with Copic Markers
Kristy Dalman is the talented owner/artist/designer of Some Odd Girl digital stamps. She and Melissa Andrew (Melissa Made) recently teamed up to launch Created from Color, where they teach online Copic classes. Read on to learn Kristy’s technique for creating fur with Copic markers: Find … Continue reading
Creating Sketch Cards with Copics
George Webber of NoCashComics is a well know freelance cartoonist and award winning sketch card artist in San Francisco. Here, he walks us through his sketch card creation process, giving tips and tricks along the way. Sketch Cards I’m often … Continue reading
Guest Tutorial: Copics on Gray Paper by Brandi York
This week, illustrator Brandi York shares her experience using Copic Sketch markers on gray paper. I’m a sucker for new, fandangled art products and things I haven’t tried before. So when Strathmore came out with their new toned gray and tan sketchbooks, I … Continue reading
Guest Tutorial: Coloring Iron Man by Evan Burse
Evan Burse, host of Cartoon Block, walks us through the creation of an Iron Man illustration with Copic Sketch markers: Be sure to watch the whole video to learn how to win great Copic prizes! Your entry must be posted … Continue reading
Guest Tutorial: Coloring A Manga Character by Baylee Creations
Products Used: -HB Pencil -Copic Multiliners -X-Press It Blending Card -Copic Markers -Sakura Gelly Roll Pen Copic Colors Used: Skin: E50, E51, E53, E43 Eyes: Y15, Y38, T5 Hair: R01, R02, R20, R21, R22, BV31, T2 Sweater: V15, V17, BV17 … Continue reading
Guest Post: Fabric Folds by Brandi York
This week, artist Brandi York shares tips on creating realistic fabric folds with Copic markers. Enjoy! In this tutorial, we’re going to cover rendering folds in fabric. I’m touching on my geek roots again, mixing a bit of Alphonse Mucha with World of Warcraft … Continue reading
