NEW TO COPIC MARKERS?

WIP Daisy Duckling from Amy Shulke at MarkerNovice.com and VanillaArts.com. Learn to use Copic Markers the way artists use paint. Color with artistry and independence.

No matter what genre of marker art you’re interested in—

It all starts with the markers and that’s the confusing part!

Copic Markers are expensive!

Is there a way to save money in the beginning, maybe with an off-brand or by starting with just a few Copics?

That’s why Marker Novice is here; helping you understand the confusing maze of the marker world BEFORE you waste your money.

 

recent articles:

Copic Markers - General Info
Best Paper for Alcohol Markers: 6 Recommendations (2024)
Best Beginner Copic Blends: Blue-Green BG Marker Combinations (aqua and turquoise)
Copic Marker Gifts for Beginners: Alcohol Marker Accessories & Ideas
Copic Markers: What's the Purpose of a Broad Chisel Nib?
Copic Markers: How and When to Replace Worn Brush Nibs
Best Beginner Copic Marker Blends: Green & Yellow-Green
Best Yellow Blending Combinations for Copic Marker Beginners: Tips from 4 Instructors
Best Orange Blending Combinations for Copic Marker Beginners: Tips from 4 Instructors
Best Red Blending Combinations for Copic Marker Beginners: Tips from 4 Instructors
How to Store Copic Markers: Horizontal or Vertical?
Copic Markers: Should beginners start with Ciao or Sketch markers?
Are Copic Markers Lightfast? The Inconvenient Truth about Art Markers
 
Learn to blend Copic Markers in The Blend online course. Focus on blending technique without distractions. Flick, swish, and fence strokes for smooth gradients. How to pick blending combinations. Beginner level. | VanillaArts.com | alcohol marker
 

Learn to Blend like a professional

Do you struggle with basic Copic blending?

More stamp coloring classes will not help.

Let’s focus on The Blend

The Blend is a new 12 week beginner’s course by Amy Shulke, author and artist here at MarkerNovice.com

 
Latest Copic Uncapped Test Results:
Y38 Honey: Copic Markers Uncapped ( Swatch, Ink Testing)
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N8 Neutral Gray No. 8: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
E19 Redwood: Copics Uncapped (Alcohol Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
G09 Veronese Green: Copics Uncapped (Alcohol Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
Y23 Yellowish Beige: Copic Markers Uncapped ( Swatch, Ink Testing)
RV17 Deep Magenta: Copic Markers Uncapped ( Swatch, Ink Testing)
N4 Neutral Gray No. 4: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
B16 Cyanine Blue: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
YG97 Spanish Olive: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
Latest Ohuhu Uncapped Test Results:
R080 Pale Cherry Pink: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
Testing Ohuhu: YG080 Yellow Grey 08 for Lightfastness and Quality
Y070 Acid Yellow: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
PB3 Cobalt Blue: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
MG100 Blue Grey 09: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
G070 Lemon Green: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
R170 Lipstick Red: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
Testing Ohuhu: RG030 Red Grey 03 Lightfastness and Quality
120 Black: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
BG050 Cool Grey 05: Testing Ohuhu Markers for Lightfastness and Quality
 
 
 

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Amy has years of articles, tips, and mindset explorations designed to get you thinking deeper about how to use Copic Markers and colored pencils.

Explore the world of realistic coloring from the fine art perspective.