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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

Sunaura123 In reply to ??? [2010-11-22 05:08:03 +0000 UTC]

You are a very entertaining person

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TaPloAlBoReMiXxz [2010-11-22 03:06:03 +0000 UTC]

I wiah I had as many Copic markers as you! ;A; I just love how they color! though I hate how they bleed threw most paper .....

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randomize14 [2010-11-22 01:47:20 +0000 UTC]

How do you know where to put the shading?

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valrise [2010-11-20 20:17:15 +0000 UTC]

This is great!

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paneth12 [2010-11-17 23:49:28 +0000 UTC]

i love the tutorial, i have a big cuestion where do yo buy the paper??

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Aiko-Gatzukaru In reply to ??? [2010-11-16 01:10:45 +0000 UTC]

It's so fantastic
One question... what paper do you use for the markers? o0o

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bonzi5650 [2010-11-14 21:10:15 +0000 UTC]

sounds odd but does copic sketch and copic caio work same? or at least simalar?

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PerfectParadox In reply to ??? [2010-11-08 08:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's a true inspiration :'> I've gotten back into drawing after a very long artist block..but I'm ready to role again! *macho manly pose* thank you SO much for posting that website...they're so..inexpensive *sob* compared to where I get them...for 6.49 each AUGH. I'm jealous of how many copics you have..but hopefully I'll have just as many soon ;3

I'm not sure if you've said in any of your other tutorials or not, so I hope I'm not bothering you by asking..but I wanted to know what pen you use for inking..I use Micron: Sakura. So far I haven't had any problems with them either, but I'm eager to know what kind you use.

Thanks again! : )

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cartoongirl7 In reply to PerfectParadox [2010-11-08 20:03:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that this tutorial helped!
I use Copic multiliners to ink. I've used Sakura Microns before, but I found that the tips aren't very durable so I stopped using them after awhile. Staedtler pigment liners are a good and cheap alternative that I used to use as well C:

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Seele-Helga [2010-11-07 20:51:50 +0000 UTC]

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

I understand this, but still, could you recommend some books? Guess, you might have used some at the beginning.

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Luxed [2010-11-07 08:19:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow.
I will use this when I gather enough money to buy 150 copic markers of my own!!

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Super-Radical [2010-11-06 23:43:32 +0000 UTC]

I dont even have copic markers....YET
Ive been going insane about them and doing unnecessary research XD
But i can already tell that this will help me once i get them so i wont be a total newbie at them

Your art is GEORGOUS.

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MagicFishies [2010-11-06 18:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much for posting!

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wndyeliza [2010-11-06 17:32:54 +0000 UTC]

Completely jealous of your talent! Great tutorial. I'm considering investing in copics. Reading the tutorials is aiding me in the decision. If it looks like a complete bitch to use, forget about it! (uses best New Jersey accent)

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DumplingPoki In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 19:01:02 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful marker work! I don't think you took too many pictures, I'm very visual

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Mikartoon [2010-11-02 16:56:06 +0000 UTC]

do you Blend for the skin of your characters?

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Matterswabble In reply to ??? [2010-10-31 07:51:55 +0000 UTC]

It must be nice being rich enough to afford 300,000 COPIC/PRISMACOLOR MARKERS, JEEEEBUS, what'd you do, graduate college, go back, get a studen loan, get these markers, and sell the art to pay it back? D:

Just teasing If there's some deal on copics though that'd be awesome

I know that Prisma Color costs $3 a marker.

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Arielle14 In reply to ??? [2010-10-30 08:45:57 +0000 UTC]

How manny copics u hAVE??????
But this tut is really awsome thanks

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SkyShipColonel In reply to ??? [2010-10-28 08:57:06 +0000 UTC]

Hmm,.. beautiful work, and very informative tutorial. I shall have to try these techniques.

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2ella In reply to ??? [2010-10-24 18:46:32 +0000 UTC]

holy mole........that a lot of copics....

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laushoo In reply to ??? [2010-10-24 17:11:37 +0000 UTC]

ohmygod you are amazing. I can't belive how good you are. When I draw, I can draw. but i can't colour on any medium. Whatsoever. You make me very jealous and deppressed. -_-

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CBunneh [2010-10-23 11:50:02 +0000 UTC]

a great tutorial, i have to say! (:
i was like watching the wing shadow step, and realized only by then that that's vampire knight, which is my favorite anime, hahha.
very useful!

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Dark-Lord-of-Sith In reply to ??? [2010-10-21 20:42:35 +0000 UTC]

How would you go about doing red hair? Like dark brown only red hair?

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Katrina-Tora In reply to ??? [2010-10-11 17:00:42 +0000 UTC]

A wonderful tutorial~~!! 8D Thanks for showing us how to use copics!

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lilgirlvq In reply to ??? [2010-10-09 06:01:28 +0000 UTC]

awesome O.,O

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umm-hi In reply to ??? [2010-10-07 00:01:33 +0000 UTC]

Set A, B, and C are all $330 each. I don't know which one to buy!!!! -gloom- When you were choosing...how did you pick Set B? Is there a particular reason, like a love for greys? DD

GREAT JOB! Love the tutorial. If only I could draw like that, lolol.

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HypoHunter In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 13:44:46 +0000 UTC]

This is A-W-E-S-O-M-E! <3 O.O

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Saphitstrue In reply to ??? [2010-10-03 13:07:34 +0000 UTC]

awesome! That really helped! Thank you thank you thank you!♥

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OnyxDragonArts In reply to ??? [2010-09-28 14:19:50 +0000 UTC]

wowow thats a great tut, big thanks for the help take care and happy drawing.

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starseyes23 In reply to ??? [2010-09-28 14:02:44 +0000 UTC]

u are very very talented glad to see ur work on here

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raizadepon In reply to ??? [2010-09-28 01:12:46 +0000 UTC]

I asked my mom to buy me a copic marker set as a graduation gift this Oct..... I'm trying to get some info on how to use it while waiting for it... This will really help me. Thanks!

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LBorstProductions In reply to ??? [2010-09-27 19:00:14 +0000 UTC]

very well done!! i :heart this!!! i want to learn how to use copics it looks like lots of fun!!! someday!!

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Helidou In reply to ??? [2010-09-27 18:32:36 +0000 UTC]

One day i'll draw as good as you ! eT-T

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Helidou In reply to ??? [2010-09-27 18:31:55 +0000 UTC]

*_* It's awesum' ...

"OTL ...

how many marcker do you have ? OO

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monicabluu [2010-09-24 01:20:16 +0000 UTC]

woahhh! 0_o so many copic skecthes your a TRUE artist omg i wish i was yuh right now..but how much did it cost for all those supplies??

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ArtGod77 [2010-09-21 22:43:02 +0000 UTC]

WOAH, my dream is to be able to color and draw like you one day....
Im sure this will help a lot when i get my copic markers....Yes im a beginner artist....BUT I NEED COPIC MARKERS....THEYRE SO PRETTY
I currently have enough money for 2 whole markers...yay

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ahumanbean In reply to ??? [2010-09-20 19:41:38 +0000 UTC]

wow, that's really awesome. i need to practice with my markers... this should be helpful. btw, are the characters from a series/comic/game/whatever? or are they yours?

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RunerenX3 In reply to ??? [2010-09-15 01:43:30 +0000 UTC]

it looks so good.

and the tutorial was very helpful.

this piece looks just like Vampire Knight. O.o

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Yume-angel-96 In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 15:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Do you use sometimes special paper for copic markers?

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xonegx [2010-09-07 19:23:40 +0000 UTC]

great tutorial^_^your drowing & coloring are awesome!!!!!!!!!!

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FairyOcarina [2010-09-05 09:25:23 +0000 UTC]

That's just beautiful <3 great tutorial as well

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QuesoGr7 In reply to ??? [2010-09-03 04:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Seriously why does the E series light skin tones always come out yellowish when scanned?

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mokonarulez In reply to ??? [2010-08-22 22:44:38 +0000 UTC]

holy crap! i cant do anime with paper. only computer. ur really good

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ShadowAssassin73 In reply to ??? [2010-08-19 07:58:29 +0000 UTC]

Each individual marker costs $4.50 each at the least?!

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crystelemoon [2010-08-15 01:48:52 +0000 UTC]

oy.... copic markers are expansive :/

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kesesese [2010-08-14 19:40:12 +0000 UTC]

It's a really nice tutorial to color with markers :3

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Psycho-Schematics In reply to ??? [2010-08-12 18:14:04 +0000 UTC]

*speachless* o.o
oh
my
god
You did that with markers and pens?! Holy crap that's amazing!

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BlackJackSensei In reply to ??? [2010-08-12 17:02:33 +0000 UTC]

8D Wow!!! Thanks, this will be very helpful, I'm not that good at drawing (yet! ). The pic looks cool too. ^_____^

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leleyin In reply to ??? [2010-08-12 09:56:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you. not an easy job!

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Mariekawaii In reply to ??? [2010-08-10 10:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the helpful tutorial!!

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