E19 “Redwood” Copic alcohol marker, perfect for coloring weathered doors like this. We swatch and test Copic inks for quality. Better blending combinations for adult coloring.

Every Copic Marker has different characteristics based upon its unique ink formula.

Knowing how a color behaves will help you blend effectively and make art with confidence.

E19 Redwood

Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.

Temperature: A warm reddish brown

Resemblance: Burnt Sienna watercolor

Name: “Redwood” is a good name for this color. It’s not a standard art supply color name but it closely resembles the color of Sequoia Redwood tree bark.

Copic Styles: E19 is only available in Sketch and Classic style Copic markers.

Actual Value: N8

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 colored plastic on the Sketch cap is about the same color as 4 layers of E19 ink. If you select this color expecting a very dark red-brown, you will be disappointed.

Here are the test results for Copic Marker E19 “Redwood”. Is it lightfast? How accurate is the cap color? Read the quality assessment here.

Buildup: E19 reaches a maximum value extremely fast, at only 2-3 layers. This color also tends to look blotchy and oily. For this reason, we are hesitant to recommend it to beginners as it requires a light touch.

Shattering: E19 does not 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: E19 stains the paper golden orange. Staining markers do not blend or blend as smoothly as non-staining Copics. This color requires more moisture to blend smoothly but remember, it tends to look oily… basically, you’re doomed if you do, doomed if you don’t.

Lift: E19 can be lifted a bit but the paper will be permanently stained orange. The best you can hope for is to lighten mistakes enough to then camouflage them with another darker color.

See staining swatch. Sample was given 6 stripes of #0 Colorless Blender, drying between each stripe. Results indicate how much lifting you can expect.

We tested “Redwood” E19 Copic alcohol marker ink for layering, staining, lightfastness, and cap accuracy.

Lightfast: E19 did not fade during the 3 week test period. AMAZING!

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: E19 is at the dark of the E-Teen (or Tens) family of reddish brown Copics.

Family Members: E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, E19

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: Brown is not a hue and therefore, not on the color wheel. It has no complement.

Underpaint: We suggest BV25

This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor PC947 Dark Umber is a safe choice. PC931 Dark Purple is an option for the daring and brave.

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.

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