Tag Archives: Illustration

Artist Interview with Daniel Govar

Daniel Govar is an extremely talented illustrator with an impressive roster of clients, including DC Comics, Nike, Marriott and various U.S. sports teams. In addition to illustrating nearly 15 books, his work has been seen in worldwide publications such as … Continue reading


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Artist Interview with Allison Strom

Allison Strom is a talented illustrator whose latest work can be seen in Vera Greentea’s independent comic Recipes for the Dead: Issue 2. Read on to learn how she incorporates Copics into her process and find out where you may … Continue reading


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Artist Interview with Gigi

Gigi is an illustrator and card designer based in California. Read on to learn more about this talented artist and her unique style: Tell us about yourself! I was born in a town called Victoriaville (Québec/Canada) from a Belgian mom … Continue reading


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Sketchbooks in Italy Workshop

Ken O’Connell will teach “Sketchbooks in Italy” for the 5th time in Italy, September 2-16, 2012. This year Copic Design Team member, Debbie Olson, will assist Ken (President Emeritus of Imagination International, Inc., importer of Copic Markers.) The plan is … Continue reading


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Guest Tutorial: Reflections by Brandi York

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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Guest Tutorial: Visual Journaling by Jackson Root

This week’s guest tutorial is by Jackson Root, a talented illustrator in Southern California. Enjoy! Visual Journaling The importance of keeping a sketchbook can never be emphasized enough. If you can get in the habit of sketching every day, you … Continue reading


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Guest Tutorial: Steampunk Horse by Cindy Dauer

This week’s guest tutorial is by Cindy Dauer. Her whimsical artwork caught our eye, and we asked to share one of her step-by-step walkthroughs with Copic fans. Enjoy, and thank you for sharing, Cindy! Tell us a bit about yourself! … Continue reading


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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


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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


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Guest Tutorial: Sketching From Life by Jackson Root

This week’s guest tutorial is by Jackson Root, a talented illustrator in Southern California. Enjoy! Sketching Tonally and Quickly I often find that the task of starting a sketch can be a little daunting. A blank white page can sometimes … Continue reading


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