BG02 New Blue is green-shifted blue Copic Marker which mimics Phthalo Turquoise watercolor. This is a natual sea blue-green which is perfect for water scenes and landscapes. BG02 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
Every Copic Marker has unique characteristics based on its unique ink formula.
Knowing how a color behaves will help you blend effectively and make art with confidence.
BG02 New Blue
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A green-leaning blue
Resemblance: Phthalo Turquoise watercolor.
Actual Value: N3
All Copics are measured on a Neutral Gray value scale. The last number on the cap is supposed to indicate value but we’ve found discrepancies where the actual ink value is different than cap designation.
Cap Accuracy: The plastic on a Sketch marker matches 1-2 coats of BG02
Buildup: BG02 reaches full strength at 4 layers and does not develop any mottled oily appearance.
Shattering: BG02 does not appear to shatter.
Chromatography testing shows this ink’s behavior when it comes in contact with #0 Colorless Blender (solvent). High shattering colors may leak unexpected color when you make corrections or attempt to blend with any color that has a high solvent to colorant ratio. Shattering is not bad, it’s just something to be aware of.
Staining: BG02 is slightly staining and left the paper noticeably yellowed.
Lift: BG02 is a bit stubborn. We were surprised how little lifting occurred, despite the pale color value.
See staining swatch. Sample was given 6 stripes of #0 Colorless Blender, drying between each stripe. Results indicate how much lifting you can expect.
Lightfast: The fade was slight on this marker, about 10%.
Samples were swatched on X-Press It Blending Card. 1 layer of ink was exposed to windowsill sunlight for 21 days. Approximately 10 hours of sun per day based on weather conditions. Note: we do not recommend displaying original Copic art under these conditions.
Natural Ink Family: BG02 is in the mid-range of a large blue family.
Family Members: BG09, BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01, BG000, BG0000.
We include this information because many Copic users never think deeper than the letter groupings (R, BV, G, etc.). Every ink has its own temperature variations and underlying flavors. Understanding what an ink looks like in its different dilutions helps when creating your own blending combinations.
Complement: A light scarlet or carmine red such as R02
Underpaint: We suggest underpainting with light gray like N2
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 901 Indigo Blue is perfect for pushing BG02 if used with a very light pressure.
VanillaArts.com (our sister site) teaches a Push & Pull technique for dimensional coloring. This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Vanilla Arts Classes using BG02:
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using BG02:
We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.
Visit the stamp shop page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.
Color palettes and swatches using BG02:
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