Basics Copic Coloring Guide (Copic Coloring Guide, Level 1) - Softcover

Schaan, Colleen; Walker, Marianne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596353767 ISBN 13: 9781596353763

Verlag: Annie's Attic, 2011

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Some of the highest-quality art markers on the market, Copic markers continue to grow in popularity for paper crafters, and this informative and instructional book assists crafters of all levels in mastering Copic coloring skills. In addition to an explanation of the color-coding system, suggestions for compatible inks and papers to use, and step-by-step tutorials on the most popular coloring techniques, this go-to resource also includes a variety of eye-catching card designs to inspire enthusiastic card makers. Projects include Raven Thanks, Quite a Catch, Me Love You, Friends Forever, To the Moon and Back, Apples in a Chintz Bowl, and Home Sweet Home.

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Colleen Schaan is a regional Copic certification instructor and team member of the fine art education program for the Southeast coast. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Marianne Walker is the product director for Imagination International Inc., where she develops product publications and certification manuals. She teaches drawing and coloring classes at trade shows, stores, and art schools. She lives in Springfield, Oregon.

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Copic Coloring Guide

By Colleen Schaan, Marianne Walker, Tanya Fox, Matthew Owen

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Copyright © 2011 DRG
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-59635-376-3

Contents

Intro to Copic Markers, 
Inking Techniques, 
Blending Techniques, 
Colorless Blender, 
Creative Coloring Projects, 
Contributors, 
Buyer's Guide, 

CHAPTER 1

Intro to Copic Markers

I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way — things I had no words for.

~ Georgia O'Keeffe

The Joy of Coloring

Coloring, at first glance, may seem childish, unimportant, silly even — an act that many of us did when we were young. But think back — remember why you colored, and how you felt when you were doing it.

For Marianne and me, coloring is an important aspect of our jobs, but it's much more than that. Coloring is a form of communication, a way to gather the ideas from our heads and transfer them to paper, creating a visual image that is easily understood. Coloring is also a form of relaxation. The act of coloring itself becomes a meditation that relieves stress, relaxes the body and clarifies thought processes. Coloring is something we both love ... and we want you to love it too.

With the myriad of coloring mediums that are available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and even frustrated. Fortunately, Copic brand alcohol ink markers are easy tools to use! With the huge color selection and the clear-cut numbering system, there's no guesswork involved, so you can forget about the "how" and focus on the "do."

With the tips, techniques and projects in this book, we hope to lead you down the road to successful (and frustration-free) coloring ... ENJOY!

— Colleen and Marianne

Marker Styles

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

The Secret Code

Understanding the Copic Color System

These markers blend beautifully, but you need to be able to pick colors that work well together to get them to blend easily. That's where the secret code comes in. The numbers and letters on the marker represent the three classifications within the Copic Color System.

Blending Rules

Use the following "rules" to pick colors that naturally work together and blend well.

First, match the color letter(s) — keeping the color family the same.

Then match the color saturation number — keeping the tone the same.

Lastly, pick color brightness numbers within 2 or 3 digits from each other. Example: B21, B24, B26.

Product Compatibility

To get the best results from your Copic markers, it's vital to use the right inks and papers. While we recommend X-Press It Blending Card and Memento Dye Inks — and many of the samples in this book were created using those — it's important to do your own testing for product compatibility as everyone's inking and coloring styles are different. It's often a matter of personal preference.

Testing Inks

Stamp image onto the paper; let dry completely. Scribble over the stamped image with the Colorless Blender. Does the stamped ink bleed or feather? If yes — it's not a compatible ink. If no — then it's a good ink to use with your Copic markers.

Testing Papers

Draw a circle with a pencil or compatible inking pen. Color up to the edges using a lot of ink, saturating your paper. Does the ink feather outside the lines? If yes — the paper may not be compatible. If no — then it's a good paper for your Copic marker use.

Testing Digital Images

Print your images as normal and test the printer ink in the same way you would stamping ink. If your printer ink isn't compatible, you can heat-set the image or make a laser copy before coloring.

For more product information, please visit www.copicmarker.com.

CHAPTER 2

Inking Techniques

There are various ways to add ink to paper. The two most common ways are circling and flicking. Each technique produces a particular appearance, and knowing how to utilize them will add depth and variation to your creations.

Smooth Coloring

Copic makers have the unique ability to lay down smooth, even color without streaks. Using the following steps, practice smooth coloring with a variety of colors and shades until you achieve a smooth image every time.

Step 1: Color in small circles. This will keep the leading edge "wet" and allow the ink to blend with itself, creating a seamless look.

Step 2: Make sure to saturate the entire area so that you eliminate any light or mottled areas.

Step 3: Check the back of your paper to make sure that the ink is saturating though evenly.

Flicking

This technique is achieved by applying ink in quick, single strokes. The key to this inking technique is to "flick" the marker tip across the paper to create a single stroke that goes from dark to light.

Step 1: Holding the marker loosely, start a downward movement toward the paper.

Step 2: As the marker tip touches the paper, quickly move across the paper, bringing your hand up and away at the end of the stroke. This will apply more ink at the beginning of the stroke and less ink at the end.

CHAPTER 3

Blending Techniques

One of the most exciting aspects of Copic markers is their blending capability. On the following pages are some basic techniques for coloring and blending that range from using a single color to using multiple shades of each color.

One-Color Shading

Many crafters just are just starting to collect Copic markers and don't have full blending groups. That's OK! You can still create subtle shading with just one marker.

Step 1: Lay down a smooth base coat of ink.

Step 2: Let the area dry completely.

Step 3: Go over the area you want shaded with the same color. By adding another layer of the same color over itself, you can create a darker shade of that color.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.

Tip-to-Tip Transferring

One of the unique qualities of Copic markers is that ink can be transferred from one marker tip to another without contaminating the color or ruining the nibs.

Step 1: Hold the lighter marker horizontally. Hold the darker marker with the tip pointed down Touch the two tips together and hold for a few seconds.

Step 2: Dark ink is transferred to the tip of the lighter marker.

Step 3: Apply ink to your image either by scribbling in small circles or flicking. The darker ink will be applied first. As you continue coloring, the lighter ink will be applied and blend the two colors together.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 as often as necessary

Palette Transferring

This transfer technique uses a lighter marker to pick up darker ink from a palette as with a paintbrush.

Step 1: Scribble darker-color ink onto a nonporous surface. An acrylic stamp block works great for this.

Step 2: Using a lighter-color marker, pick up the darker ink from the palette.

Step 3: Apply ink to your image using the same strokes as the Tip-to-Tip method.

Feathering

This challenging blending technique blends two different colors...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Annie's Attic
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1596353767
• ISBN 13: 9781596353763
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 63
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