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FINISHED PRODUCT: [link]
(Scroll to the right half.)
Maybe one day when I'm crazy enough, I'll make a tutorial on the left half of that picture.

Copic Tutorial II: [link]

HOLY FREAK THIS TOOK WAY TOO LONG. I thought I'd take a nice, relaxing break from my chaotic Anime Expo preparations and have a go at my first tutorial, but nooooooo...this thing is more stressful than an actual drawing.

But seeing that I'm a PS newbie, I'm pretty glad that I was able to at least compile all this together. I guess I picked up some bits of Photoshop knowledge over the year after all. Would be sad if I didn't.

People have been asking me to do a tutorial for a long time now, and I apologize for taking next to forever to get around to it The thought of making a tutorial always intimidated me since I have like 234012938 WIP pictures to choose from. But I finally got it done

Compressing 15 painful hours of sweat, cursing, and flinging objects into a 670×7637 pixel tutorial is no easy task. I'm kind of sad that I had to cut like 30 pictures (about 8 steps) off from the walk through. The thing is flippin' ginormous as it is, so I couldn't make it even larger D: And excuse my random doodles. I went a little nuts on the commentary too -_-;;

This is a thank-you gift for all of my watchers and friends online, and hopefully it'll be of some use to those of you who are starting out with markers :>



FAQ's
"Where do you get those markers? How much are they?!"
You can get Copics at local art stores (if you're lucky), and definitely online. Aside from a Japanese bookstore I go to, Kinokuniya, I also order them from online at [link] . THEY ARE NOT CHEAP. They can cost from $4.50 to $6.50 each, so shop smart :>

"What paper do you use?"
Manga manuscript, A4 size; I prefer Copic and Manga University brand. You can find these online too.

"How did you learn to draw like this?"
Lots of trial and error and lots of practice.


EDIT:
Um...holy crap. Another DD?! I never even dreamed of getting the first one. Thank you =AdigunPolack for your suggestion and kind words, and ^znow-white for featuring it! I appreciate it very much!
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Comments: 1505

Epi-Corn In reply to ??? [2011-12-15 04:12:26 +0000 UTC]

I've never used Copic Markers (or any markers for that matter) and always wondered how people are so good at coloring with markers. This tutorial was helpful. Hopefully I'll get some nice, good working markers and do some artwork with it.

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lucyfire71 [2011-12-09 09:20:59 +0000 UTC]

this is a amazng tut! Not to long
For starters its perfect with exactly describes!

Love it!

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Aether-Summer [2011-12-06 23:21:09 +0000 UTC]

Very nice and helpful. I'd love to try this one day!

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IsiBluecat [2011-12-06 13:29:37 +0000 UTC]

So much COPIC Marker
A nice Tutorial!

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PepperParty [2011-12-04 22:31:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This helps!

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Vaporeon0274 In reply to ??? [2011-11-25 03:54:03 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for being stupid and not devoting the entire space I have here to praising this wonderful thing I see before me, but do Staedtler pens bleed with COPIC markers? I'm really paranoid that will happen, and I want to find out before I buy anything.

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anitalaloca [2011-11-18 07:18:27 +0000 UTC]

you're attention to detail is amazing

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neko-emi-chan In reply to ??? [2011-11-08 05:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful T^T

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whitebengal13 [2011-11-06 19:50:50 +0000 UTC]

because of people like you, the artist world is becoming a better and less frustrating place! Great tutorial!

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byKrio [2011-11-06 14:32:41 +0000 UTC]

dont worry, its not too long. indeed its just right! i hate these too short tutorials q.q this one is great, - good work and thank you

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Jessgirlie [2011-10-28 20:24:40 +0000 UTC]

impressive

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CrimsonScissorhands [2011-10-24 21:03:53 +0000 UTC]

I'm getting 14 Copic Markers from my friend tomorrow and I'm going to buy two on Friday. Thank you for making this tutorial!

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HotaruHara [2011-10-21 22:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I want Copic Markers so bad but the 72 set costs like $350 dollars on Amazon o.O Phoowwey! But if/when I get them I'll read through this again it seems really helpfull thanks! PS. Love the drawing
[link]

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Yvanya [2011-10-13 18:25:58 +0000 UTC]

Sugoiiii !!! *_____*
Thank you so much ! I'm so bad with marker U____U

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zoven In reply to ??? [2011-10-08 15:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for creating a tutorial. It's helped me so much as I experiment with Copics. Just looking through your gallery I've learned a lot. I have like 6 pieces of paper covered with little blotches of Copic marker 'tests' and notes on them from testing out things I see in your tutorials or gallery. ^^ Sadly I think I need more markers. XD I was going to reference this tutorial to produce brown hair and realized I only have E31 and E57 ;_;
How do you get your pictures scanned so well? Whenever I scan a lot of the colors look faded or too light.

Again Thanks sooo much. ^^ I love Copics!!

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keidream [2011-10-04 06:28:39 +0000 UTC]

This is so wonderful! Thank you so much. It's a beautiful drawing, and reading what you wrote about it made me want to draw ^ _ ^

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Lorna-RoseFoX In reply to ??? [2011-10-02 20:40:35 +0000 UTC]

Sorry to refave I lost this gem in my mess of faves >///<

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Alligates [2011-09-28 00:40:15 +0000 UTC]

You're amazing you're amazing really you really really are and I know that I'm not the first to say this and that you'll probably dismiss this as just another drop of water in your never-ending waterfall of fame that cascades around you ever so powerfully, and maybe that's all that this is, a single drop of water lost in all the oceans, explored and undiscovered alike. But amazing you are, and thus I am to say, like so many others before me...
You are amazing. ~ Not that I need to make it clear.

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ErikaNegi In reply to ??? [2011-09-24 05:54:01 +0000 UTC]

watching you make a wonderful piece of art with those tool makes me feel like craaaaaaaaaappppppp XD

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KnerdyKnitsSundries In reply to ??? [2011-09-21 04:44:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, you've put a lot of different techniques into one picture and this will help me out a lot <3 I'm just now learning how to color with copics so this is awesome! <3

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CosplayGeneration In reply to ??? [2011-09-20 19:46:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot ive only recently got copic markers so this helps loads xx

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RoughSpotted [2011-09-02 01:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Guy: "You better not make me ugly!"
Girl: "How does she do this?"

xD

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MangaDice In reply to ??? [2011-08-28 00:47:56 +0000 UTC]

I love zero. And this drawing!

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NightAura2009 In reply to ??? [2011-08-15 20:54:16 +0000 UTC]

I R EVIL VAMPIRE. Seriously, I laughed so hard for about a minute straight.
I think it was so funny because its sooooooo OOC.... >.>

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ibbie2010 In reply to ??? [2011-08-14 01:13:36 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial is great! Wonderful help! Right now im using letrasets, but ive been planning on buying copics for....WAY too long!!! I have been looking for a great tutorial on almost transparent-veil like material for a drawing im planning, but havent been able to find one...till now!! Thanks so much for making this!!

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AkirasArtWorld [2011-07-30 00:14:38 +0000 UTC]

This is REALLY helpful!!!

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Bobgirl5 [2011-07-28 14:41:28 +0000 UTC]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for making this!

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xXChokitoXx [2011-07-25 08:06:15 +0000 UTC]

where do you buy the .3 pencils and inking pens? i've been searching but i cat seem to find them v.v

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Sweetichigo09 In reply to xXChokitoXx [2011-08-08 15:51:27 +0000 UTC]

ebay and amazon are a good place to look.

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elizabeth-s [2011-07-13 00:03:21 +0000 UTC]

So coloring fast is the only way to avoid those lines you get when one area dries and you go over it with the same color?

Good thing I draw relatively small things. o_o;

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Hyouden [2011-07-09 19:38:59 +0000 UTC]

PAH! LOVE THIS!
You should make a tutorial on adding reasonable detail! Some people add very little detail (me), and others too much. Yours are perfect!

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xxJaimi122xx [2011-07-05 00:03:16 +0000 UTC]

This is really helpful. You know. Carpediemstore.com sells the ciao copics ones for about 3 bucks! So if you use ciao you should check it out

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TMNTISLOVE [2011-06-23 22:07:29 +0000 UTC]

This is really interesting. You've managed to create such a nice picture with just the help of markers? Cool! ^^ Thank you for taking the time to create this wonder tutorial!

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LilyFragrance In reply to ??? [2011-06-22 05:22:29 +0000 UTC]

This is seriously amazing... =0 You're the awesomest artist ever, I swear! This tutorial is absolutely amazing... now if only I had some Copic markers. XD;;
Your name's Joanna? Thar's kinda freaky, because that's also my name, haha.

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koneko321 [2011-06-18 19:23:44 +0000 UTC]

awesome xD

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RayChama [2011-06-13 23:21:57 +0000 UTC]

How do you get the hair color to come out so clean on a scanner?
Every time I scan a drawing the hair color is really pixely, and I am not really sure if it is the technique I am using or if I just have a shitty scanner.
Do you have any tips so that I can avoid awful scanned hair?

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Natajohn87 In reply to ??? [2011-06-10 07:08:20 +0000 UTC]

Not only is this an awesome tutorial, but you're a stunning artist. The art looks like professional manga that is shipped straight to the states! I absolutely love your art, you have a real talent here, and I hope you go soooooo far with it! I'm uber jealous, but also seriously in awe of your work :3

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AnyaZoe In reply to ??? [2011-06-07 01:35:54 +0000 UTC]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your manga university book? thanks! you are wonderful!!

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amy-arkangel In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 11:00:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks C: good tutorial

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Letum-Adveho [2011-05-29 03:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Im sorry but this is the shit. Nuff said.

SO much useful information. SO MUCH. I applaud you .

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Vicki123 [2011-05-28 09:41:11 +0000 UTC]

i buy copic markers for $10......

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xM4rvelx [2011-05-25 20:07:40 +0000 UTC]

O: omg eres jodidamente buena O.O

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splendidangel In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 07:08:34 +0000 UTC]

Is this from "vampire knight" manga?

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HelloNyarii In reply to ??? [2011-05-20 19:45:14 +0000 UTC]

So helpful!

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Aurosai [2011-05-19 01:54:53 +0000 UTC]

This is so helpful i always get nervous when i color and i always mess up. this is great thanks

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mylastel [2011-05-13 11:49:37 +0000 UTC]

I cannot believe it! Now I can see in my own eyes that these kind of arts can really be made traditionally! It looks like it was colored digitally!
Oh wow! Now I know what is a copic marker! Awesome! I want to have a set for myself too!

You're good at drawing and so at coloring! How envious! I can't help myself but staring & wonder in this tutorial. You're so excellent! I'm still in awe...

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chocolaterainbows13 In reply to ??? [2011-05-12 09:14:42 +0000 UTC]

:I

I must learn how to do this someday

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rave-kunn In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 22:38:06 +0000 UTC]

You where did u get that skin tone colored marker I need one of those so bad because i just don't have that marker XD

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AnoNeko In reply to ??? [2011-05-08 06:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Are you by any chance Sophiechan90 from youtube? Because you colour like her!! xD

... I wish I could colour half as good as you do... but sadly, I can't even afford copics markers. T.T

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GalateasFire In reply to ??? [2011-05-02 17:25:10 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap, this is a great tutorial! Explains all those niggling little things I constantly wonder about. Thank you!!

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