Copic Markers: This Generation’s Medium

With the immense popularity of anime art styles among the youth of the world, it’s no wonder artists of this generation have their own new medium to go along with their artistic style. If you haven’t heard of copic markers, let me enlighten you. Copic markers are an extremely high quality marker that have a very wet consistency. They are widely recognized, especially by animators, as the highest quality markers around. Copic markers have a consistency similar to watercolor and blend differently than conventional markers do. When used properly, the colors will dry without any lines in very vibrant colors. If you’re more a traditionalist when it comes to mediums, you’ll be surprised to find that these copic markers actually have realy diverse capabilities, especially when it comes to shading details and creating depth.

Ultimately, buying copic markers is a bit of an investment. Ranging in price from $100 to $350, copic markers might be considered too pricey to some, but fans of this medium have no buyer’s remorse. With their versatility and vibrancy of color, copic markers are felt to be the highest quality markers available on the market with a character all their own. It is recommended that if you wish to purchase or have purchase copic markers, you should check out some tutorials online beforehand in order to properly utilize the markers to their fullest potential and without wasting unnecessary ink as the markers have a watercolor type consistency.

Check out this great YouTube Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sSA6nL_iPI

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