Copic Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Beginners

Discover the world of Copic markers with our beginner-friendly class! Perfect for those new to alcohol-based markers, this course provides essential guidance and simple techniques to unlock your creative potential.

We'll dive into everything you need to know to get started with Copic coloring, covering:

• Understanding Copics: Learn about Copic markers, their capabilities, and why they're a favorite among artists.
• The Colorless Blender: Master the Copic colorless blender – what it does and doesn't do – for seamless blending.
• Essential Blending Techniques: Explore basic blending techniques to create smooth gradients and depth.
• Color Harmony: Learn how to blend three colors within the same color family for beautiful, nuanced effects.
• Realistic Skin Tones & Hair: Discover techniques for coloring skin tones and achieving realistic hair coloring with Copics.
• Adding Sparkle: Learn to color on top of glitter for dazzling effects.
• Vellum Coloring: Explore techniques for coloring on vellum for unique and translucent results.
• Embossing Magic: Master coloring on top of white embossing to add dimension and texture.
• Custom Embellishments: Learn to create custom embellishments using your Copic markers.
• Liquid Mediums & Copics: Discover how to apply liquid mediums over Copics to enhance your artwork.
• Patterns & Textures: Explore techniques for creating patterns and textures with Copic markers.

This class is designed for beginners, but even experienced artists will find valuable insights. I've been using Copic markers for 15 years and hold both their basic and intermediate certifications. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping you navigate the learning curve of alcohol marker coloring.

We'll provide a comprehensive supply list with links to purchase materials, and resource links to support your artistic journey. Many of the images used are Creative Commons licensed, giving you flexibility to practice! The supply list is linked with the introductory video.

Note: Alcohol marker coloring differs from dye-based markers, so expect a learning curve. Embrace the process of discovery and don't feel pressured to use the exact colors I demonstrate. Focus on understanding the techniques and experimenting with your own palette!