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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 670Γ—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

SakuraSadameWingz In reply to ??? [2010-05-06 05:39:13 +0000 UTC]

It looks amazing! >W<

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Dinnin-Darkheart [2010-05-03 16:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm gonna totally use this!

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primrosegirl [2010-04-30 11:19:18 +0000 UTC]

finally a tutorial that shows this stuff properly, it felt like i had looked all over the internet and still nothing. Thank you very, very much!! :3 I cant wait to get home and use these now

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EternalNyappy [2010-04-28 17:00:26 +0000 UTC]

Even the scetch was amazing, I really love that u showed this with zeroxyuki and not with OC I love that pairing, so it makes this my fav tutorial EVER! Very good, this is handy <3

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314flylight [2010-04-23 01:19:59 +0000 UTC]

You make me wanna cry because you're so good...T.T

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3moBunni In reply to ??? [2010-04-20 11:08:46 +0000 UTC]

where does one buy copic markers if he lives in the USA? (oh! and prisma colored pencils?=_= sorry..... i really gotta know!)

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daniel2501 [2010-04-12 01:16:53 +0000 UTC]

Very good tutorial

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CapricornBlue In reply to ??? [2010-03-31 13:21:32 +0000 UTC]

Lovely tutorial...I just started using copics so this will come in handy.

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Maroonz80 In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 18:51:01 +0000 UTC]

awesome tutorial but where can i get copic markers? Are they at micheals.

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somechick73 [2010-03-30 00:47:23 +0000 UTC]

Maybe you can do a tutorial that better explains transparent stuff, like how you usually do the color. Do you do whatever is in back first? Cus I didn't really get what you said in this tutorial. Other than that, pretty good tutorial.

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ladyleonheart [2010-03-17 23:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Awww this has been very helpful c:

I only have Kurecolor, though now I see what Copics can do.... I really want a set XD

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Piura [2010-03-15 06:21:48 +0000 UTC]

Your tutorials are very fabulous and helpful. Sank you > w<

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RanyaElenillor [2010-03-09 19:35:03 +0000 UTC]

But... can I draw with them when I've got only seven Copics?

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yoko-chan012 [2010-02-22 04:23:46 +0000 UTC]

can u give me a link to the blank meme? plz

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masYmenos In reply to ??? [2010-02-19 19:19:41 +0000 UTC]

may I ask what paper you use? When you draw with my markers there are always much darker stripes (when I draw over a place two times) Is this a paper problem or a technic problem . I use paper for drawings with markers at the moment

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yeahgirl11 In reply to masYmenos [2010-03-02 04:44:13 +0000 UTC]

She says what paper she uses in the description.
If you get darker stripes when you color over a place two times, it's a technique problem. It just means that you have to color faster. Remember, markers are very fast drying, so you got to work quickly, or else it'll streak.

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masYmenos In reply to yeahgirl11 [2010-03-03 17:59:49 +0000 UTC]

ah I see. Thank you very much

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yeahgirl11 In reply to masYmenos [2010-03-04 07:00:40 +0000 UTC]

No probs.

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Iateyourtoast In reply to ??? [2010-02-17 19:13:30 +0000 UTC]

YUP. I did help. ^^
Now i just only need some copics. >>

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iLuvChicken In reply to ??? [2010-02-14 03:39:51 +0000 UTC]

How much was it for the 72B set!?!?!

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Kamikaze-Kaito In reply to ??? [2010-02-13 14:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I really adore your two tutorials, they have helped me many times already. I do have a question though: The paper you use, manga manuscript paper - what is it like (aka smooth, rough, heavy, etc)? Thing is, it's not available in Europe apparently, and I want to try to find a paper similar to mm, since at the moment I'm in a paper-experimenting-phase.

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cowpi [2010-02-10 01:40:39 +0000 UTC]

long, yes, but helpful, DEFINITELY!!! ^ w ^

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ShavonLoveSora In reply to ??? [2010-02-09 22:25:22 +0000 UTC]

it makes me wonder how you come up with such an intricate detailed picture along with the beads and little deatails on the outfits, i guess it just comes naturally, bravo, tis perfectly done, this just shows me how badly i need to work on my anime

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ShavonLoveSora In reply to ??? [2010-02-09 22:16:01 +0000 UTC]

it makes me wonder how you come up with such an intricate detailed picture along with the beads and little deatails on the outfits, i guess it just comes naturally, bravo, tis perfectly done, this just shows me how badly i need to work on my anime

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Rshiel In reply to ??? [2010-02-07 18:49:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for an awesome tutorial! The parts about creating transparent materials was particularly interesting, I'de been thinking about how to accomplish something like that. I used it as inspiration for parts of these deviations; [link] and [link]

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PtOrangE-ninjafairy In reply to ??? [2010-02-05 22:29:20 +0000 UTC]

brilliant loved all the comments
I R EVIL VAMPIRE
made me laugh :3

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hinata4008 In reply to ??? [2010-02-03 01:59:45 +0000 UTC]

zomg

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envylover66669 In reply to ??? [2010-01-31 13:01:42 +0000 UTC]

Again some fancy markers...
All I have is some pro markers XD

Hmmm... What ever I do I always get ink messing up the whole colour!

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Leon88X In reply to ??? [2010-01-19 21:03:49 +0000 UTC]

amazing thx a lot

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SailorSun546 In reply to ??? [2010-01-18 23:57:25 +0000 UTC]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us, I and many others appreciate it. ^^

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SarahGladdon In reply to ??? [2010-01-18 18:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Fntastic tutorial and wow you have a lot of Copic markers! I'm getting some for my birthday soo I'll use this help then!

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fallow-deer In reply to ??? [2010-01-17 21:30:04 +0000 UTC]

It is very helpful. Thanks!

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SweepBlackDust In reply to ??? [2010-01-14 00:17:23 +0000 UTC]

uuwwaaahhh i just got copics and wasn't sure how to use them right but this was sooo helpful and fun~!! thank you!! ^3^

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Wildphoenix22 In reply to ??? [2010-01-13 06:09:46 +0000 UTC]

You do gorgeous marker work! Thanks for sharing your process! I hope to one day be able to afford some Copic Markers!

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3xiiLe21 [2010-01-12 12:23:15 +0000 UTC]

nice shading and nice materials
hope i could have some of that

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naruto-hinata-fan-1 [2010-01-10 12:40:30 +0000 UTC]

wow this is so amazingly helpful I always color with copic markers and stuff and I always have trouble with shading this is a great help

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angelfire892 In reply to ??? [2010-01-07 03:16:58 +0000 UTC]

you know, this really helps

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Izumi-Skies In reply to ??? [2010-01-07 01:19:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm going to try out these Copic Markers. They look like a great way to experience what you can really do. Awesome job!

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kuradoll In reply to ??? [2010-01-06 01:56:26 +0000 UTC]

I just got my first six copic markers today,even though its only six and I cant do much I'm still so freakin proud of them^ ^ I was wondering how much the paper was, and if its expensive do you have any suggestions for someone who is on a budget?

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xblackbird [2010-01-04 22:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Amazing tutorial! I love it! I enjoy your great detail It's awesome and super helpful <3 thank you!

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NakuruAngel [2010-01-04 00:17:40 +0000 UTC]

My biggest problem when using copics is staying in the lines. My strokes are usually wide because I want my color to stay constant and not overlap in strange places, but I always end up going all over the place. D= Do you have the same problem?

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Color-splash In reply to ??? [2010-01-03 05:01:51 +0000 UTC]

I don't know if this is a stupid question or not, but is there a difference between the Copic sketch and the copic Ciao's. And if so, which one is better? Thanks

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winxaqua In reply to ??? [2010-01-01 18:38:53 +0000 UTC]

this is very helpful for me, seeing as how i just got some art markers similar to Copics. Thanks a lot for this great tutorial!

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ozzla In reply to ??? [2009-12-30 07:51:00 +0000 UTC]

This is soo tedious, I'd have a fit if I did one wrong thing (which is always) . Anyway, thanks for the tutorial, I'm thoroughly convinced about how awesome copic markers are and I REALLY want to buy some!!! I might be better at using them than ps

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Airmage112 [2009-12-29 22:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Amazing job! All of your works are so beautiful. You're such a talented artist. Thank you very much for making this tutorial! I also have a question. When I try coloring (though I have Prismacolor instead of Copic), sometimes when I color a large area I accidentally overlap (even when it's not fully dry) and that area turns out darker than the other. ): How do you avoid that?

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Inuyasha4ever123 [2009-12-29 20:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Just want to be sure, the paper you use in this tutorial, is it the Copic Marker pad?

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Aonalion In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 12:07:46 +0000 UTC]

Would anyone mind telling me what the difference between Copic Sketch and Copic Ciao is? ('cause I have copic ciao...)

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CaramelApples In reply to ??? [2009-12-28 14:40:29 +0000 UTC]

You do not know how much this helps! You did a great job!

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touchyrogue In reply to ??? [2009-12-28 14:19:49 +0000 UTC]

I cant color to save my life, but your tutorial gave me hope that with the right tools and a sedative I might be able to do it!

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Synphia In reply to ??? [2009-12-27 13:24:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. ItΒ΄s very helpful^^
I got some markers for christmas and now practising...hehe
also adorable pic

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