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Copic Marker Tutorial
Published: 2006-08-14 00:43:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 165985; Favourites: 3215; Downloads: 1648
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Made with the image drawn for Kitten on RagnaInfo.net, one of the winners of my auction, which is a very long and complicated story but anyways.I was asked to take in progress photos of my marker work and I decided to just make a tutorial out of the photos. This is the first tutorial I've made like this for deviantART and it took a full 4 hours to put together, so I hope people like it and I would love to have some feedback. The image is of Kitten's huntress Kari Evelyn.
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Thank you very much for this tutorial, it's very helpful c:
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Thank you for the tutorial. That was very helpful
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Wow, I used copics for a couple months, but I never figured to use the colorless blender the way you used it in this turorial. Thanks, it helped with shading a LOT! :3
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that white pen (i'm assuming it's not correction fluid) you used for the highlights is it a Copic or some other brand? Also, how does that white pen go over other colors? Like does it simply fade into the existing ink or does it clearly show the white? thnx
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It's a Uni-ball Signo white gel pen. It's mostly opaque (if you put it enough ink on the page) so it goes over other colors like correction fluid, but a little more milky. So, you can use it for opaque white highlights or for a milder highlight. I hope that helps!
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thanks, I'll try to find one to buy. What is the specific name of the pen model?
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Thanks, I bought one yesterday! Pretty neat!
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Hello~ I'm new to copics. I was just wondering, how long do copics usually last. I think I know what you'll probably say is, "it depends on how often you use them". I don't use mine all that often.... Maybe twice a week. Not too much. Do you think you could give me an estimate on how long they'll last me? Since they're so expensive, I'd like to make sure I'm getting good usage out of them. Thanks for any help you can offer. ^^
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It also depends how heavily you're using them per piece! I've actually only had to replace a few markers here and there (heavily used ones like skin tones and greys). If you find one marker is being used often, purchase an ink refill (about $7-8 I believe) and it'll be the ink equivalent of probably 5-10 more markers in that color. Definitely worth the price. I have ink refills for N7, N3, and E50.
As for a time estimate, I really can't even give you a ballpark because I don't use my markers that often! I am sorry. ): But at least I hope my tip about purchasing ink refills instead of replacing your dry marker will help get the most money out of your markers.
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That is very helpful. Thanks so much! ^^
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wow. thanks so much for uploading this! it was really helpful!
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I have been looking for a marker tutorial. This one was good! Thanks for sharing.
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Dem Hips. . . @A@
Great tutorial! it's extremely helpful, thank you!
And congrats on the DD!
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I have a bit of a silly question, what colors did you use for her horns? I have been having trouble getting a good horn color. Thanks
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Cool drawing
can you give me some information about the copic markers?
where can i buy them " not so expensive".-.....
thx very much^^
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Unfortunately you're not going to find Copic markers anywhere for less than $5-6 USD, but sometimes at conventions (in US) there are booths that offer a buy one, get one free deal with Copic markers, which comes out to about $3 each. I haven't seen these in a while, though, and of course you'll need to pay for a convention badge to get in (usually ~50-70 for a weekend pass). Hope that helps!
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This is still one of my favorite tutorials. <3 Very helpful.
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I'm very envious but thankful you made this! Is there any tips you can give me for beginners?
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Draw a lot, draw every day!! Also if you're interested in purchasing copics, try to get them at conventions or other events or promotions, because they get very pricy very fast @__@
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Oh, ok! And I could draw anything? I have a set of 32, and even they were expensive! If you checked my newest deviation, that's how my first picture with copics turned out! For me, I think it's a new kind of art, and I like to draw people (mostly anime) but it's crazy! And I am going to an anime convention in February, so I'll keep an eye out for them. Thanks for the tips! I'm sure I'll be doing lots more with copics!
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Definitely expand your range and draw everything!! You can start with anime people, but move onto things like figure studies with muscles, skeletons, also just everyday objects around you, like tables, chairs, curtains, etc. to understand lighting, shadows, and perspective (: Have fun in February at your convention!!
P.S. I think I only have 38 copics total haha (: You can do a lot with what you have! Your first piece looks already great!
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Oh ok, because lighting and shadows are super hard! Thanks so much for the advice. I'll acknoweldge you when I make art with markers from now on!
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I wonder why copic markers are usually put with manga. I've seen some artwork that used copic markers but wasn't manga style. But anyway, this was relly helpful and I hope I buy the right kind when I get some.
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awesome! i've never used copics before so this really helped, can't wait to try them
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When you talk of the "white pen" is that a copic marker too?
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Thanks ill be referring to this when i experiment with some copics
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best phrase ever:
covered up the boobshine
lmaoo
very beautiful artwork!!
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And! Im drawing a comic named : 'mahou no hoseki hime' i wanted to put it on dA but i dont know how to scan!
Pls dont insult me. In real life, i drew many many drawings but i cant stand a chance (traditional)
I drew :
-sketches : 5 pieces
-normal drawings (but with skills) : --sm : ... Like 28 or above
-- mm : almost as many as sm
-- anime/manga(not in any anime/manga series) : 25 n above(but some i Threw it away because my auntie's daug. Tear it!
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uh okay
good for you
and your
uh
"drawings with skills"
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Uhh hello? Wat do u mean by im the most awful? My photoshop n other software went CRAZY n i have to download it again {but i got no time}(in the past). N since TODAY ONWARDS Im free, i'll start downloading it again!
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I'm stupid, but I bought a set of graphic markers only to find out they're water-based, and that I don't know how to use them. They're chisel ended and leave horrible stripes all over the place! I'm guessing copic is alcohol-based, and so the 0 white blender is alcohol based. So, if I want to make the streaks disappear, should I paint a film of water on my art? That sounds weird, lol.
Another question is, are there oil-based markers?
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I was browsing through my old deviations and found I left this question unanswered! My bad 8( I'm not sure if your question is still relevant but I'll still try to explain this concept:
Yes, you could technically use water to blend your water-based markers. This is exactly how watercolors work, so I would just opt for watercolors instead so I get more control over the flow of color and the application via brush tip is also much more precise. If you were to paint water over your art with your water based markers, it should get rid of streaks however if you're not using a thick watercolor type paper, you will just have a really destroyed drawing.
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That happened to me. I bet you feel gutted after spending that money, 'specially 'cause they're expensive. D: Back to the question, I would think that they are water-based so thats what i think. 
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Uhhh... The characters I make whiteish grey skin and I'm not sure what greys to use and need help with shading with plain white skin you think you can help? I used to use pincels and just started with copics......
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!! Love this! Quick question- how do you get the marker shading so smooth? Because I tried small circle technique and I just got small circle lines 
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Wow, thank you! This tutorial taught me to copic!!
Hey, don't kill me, but where can I buy a white gel pen?
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ok, but my problem is my colouring is streaky, so how to i stop this? please.
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