Monday, December 19, 2011

Copic Coloring 101 Part 1...

What do you know about Copic markers? Lets find out a few things about them in this series of blog posts.

Markers Styles
There are four styles of Copic markers to choose from. Regardless of the style, the quality and ink are the same.

Copic Original
214 colors
refillable
square barrel
double-ended
standard nibs: broad chisel and fine
7 other nib options
nesting caps
color code written on each cap
airbush system compatible
empty markers available

Sketch
346 colors
refillable
oval barrel
double-ended
standard nibs: medium broad chisel and super brush
1 other optional nib
color code written on each cap
airbrush system compatible
empty markers available


Ciao
180 colors
refillable
round barrel
standard nibs: medium broad chisel and super brush
1 other nib option
color code written on the side of each marker
nesting caps

Wide
36 colors
refillable
flat barrel
21mm angled nib
1 other nib option
empty markers available
nesting caps
color code written on cap


My personal favorite is the Copic Sketch marker 
I love that the color code is on the cap and that it comes in 346 colors. 
I also like the Fine nib on the Copic Original. 
The Sketch would be perfect for me if it had the Super Brush nib and the Fine nib. 
Copic Wide is great for filling in large areas. Like sky and ground. 
Copic Ciao not as expensive as the Sketch, but I hate the color code on the side.
 Having the color code on the cap like the others would be ideal.

That should get you thinking about what Copic markers you might like to have.
See you next week for Part 2.




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