R08 Vermilion is a light warm red Copic Marker which resembles diluted Vermilion watercolor. This is a useful marker for beginners as it can substitute for pink yet blends easily with red. R08 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.
R08 Vermilion
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm red.
Resemblance: Vermilion watercolor.
Actual Value: N7
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 an R08 Sketch marker is warmer (more orange) than the actual ink color.
Buildup: R08 layers well up to 2 layers. Beyond that, you’ll see slightly oily looking streaks or patches.
Shattering: 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: R02 stains the paper.
Lift: Very little lifting.
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 sample faded about 10% during testing.
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: R08 is the dark end of the R-Zero family which feels warmer as the colors get darker. The sub-zeros have a bleached, pinkish feel while the others feel more true to the scarlet red family.
Family Members: R0000, R000, R01, R02, R05, and R08
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 medium true blue like B24
Underpaint: We suggest B93
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 931 Dark Purple is a reliable choice.
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 R08:
Box of Colors (Marker Painting Foundations 2): a four episode Copic + Colored Pencil challenge for graduates of MPF. Covers color theory and form sculpting with group feedback. For more information: Box of Colors.
Ink Frog: A lesson on alternative blending methods & creating warm characters. Find more info here.
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using R08:
We continue to create new content and classes and we will update here as more become available.
Visit the workshop resource page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.
Color palettes and swatches using R08:
Looking for beautiful color palettes?
We absolutely love The Color Catalog 1 & 2 from Sarah Renae Clark. It puts hundreds of Copic friendly color palettes at your fingertips.
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