RV14 Begonia Pink: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
RV14 Begonia Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
RV14 Begonia Pink is a warm magenta Copic Marker which resembles Quinacridone Magenta watercolor. Excellent for florals and general pink use, highly recommended for beginners. RV14 is available in Copic Sketch, Ciao, 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.
RV14 Begonia Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm medium magenta
Resemblance: Qjuinacridone Magenta watercolor
Actual Value: N6
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: Close. The plastic on a Sketch marker closely matches the color of 1-2 layers of RV14
Buildup: RV14 reaches maximum value at 3 coats
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: RV14 is a staining color.
Lift: This ink will require quite a bit of effort to lift. The paper may remain pink underneath, even after correction.
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: Very mild fading. This color faded by less than 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: RV14 is in the middle of the R-Teen family with RV19 at the dark end and RV10 at the lightest end.
Family Members: RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17, RV19
Shop for RV markers at Violeta-ink.com (affiliate link)
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 soft viridian green like G02 (affiliate link)
Underpaint: We suggest B21 (affiliate link)
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: a very light layer of PC931 Dark Purple (affiliate link) looks wonderful.
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.
Color Palettes and Swatches using Pink
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.
(note: affiliate link)
Learn more about RV14 Begonia Pink Copic Marker. We test Copic colors- layering, staining, lightfastness, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.
N0 Neutral Gray No. 0: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
N0 Neutral Gray No. 0
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
N0 Neutral Gray #0 is a pale balanced gray Copic Marker mimics highly diluted Lamp Black watercolor. We highly recommend purchasing N grays as your first gray markers because of their usefulness and versatility. N0 is only available in Sketch and Classic Copic 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.
N0 Neutral Gray No. 0
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A pale balanced gray, neither warm nor cool
Resemblance: Highly diluted Lamp Black watercolor
Actual Value: N0 (All Copic N grays match their true value. N is the only family where this is true.)
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 end of a Sketch Marker matches 1 coat of N0 ink.
Buildup: N0 reaches maximum color at 4 layers and starts to gather an oily appearance with the second layer.
Shattering: N0 is so light that I was unable to detect shattering. If this ink is truly a diluted version of N9 (as the cap indicates), then it does shatter but it’s too faint to see.
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: N0 is mildly staining
Lift: N0 lifts easily. Most colors this light will lift without much effort.
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: We did not notice any fading of N0 during the test period.
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: N0 is at the light end of of the Neutral Gray family.
Family Members: N10, N9, N8, N7, N6, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0.
Shop for N markers at Violeta-ink.com (affiliate link)
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: N/A
Underpaint: N/A
Pushing Pencil: We suggest PC1061 30% Cool Grey (affiliate link)
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 Gray:
Big Sable Point: An introduction to coloring landscapes with marker and pencil. Which details should you include? More info here.
Nevermore Manor: Learn to color in grayscale, an exercise in seeing value rather than color. More info here.
Sleighbell: Learn to reflective, shiny metal with photorealism. Find more info here.
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using Gray:
Rejoice & Sing digital stamp. More info or purchase here.
Nesting Basket advanced coloring kit. More info or purchase here.
Smiling Toucan advanced artistic coloring kit. More info or purchase here.
Color palettes and Copic Blends using Gray:
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.
(note: affiliate link)
YR16 Apricot: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
YR16 Apricot
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
YR16 Apricot is a warm golden orange Copic Marker which mimics Cadmium Orange watercolor. This mellow color is useful for food illustration and florals. YR16 is available in Copic Sketch, Ciao 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.
YR16 Apricot
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm golden orange.
Resemblance: Cadmium Yellow-Orange watercolor.
Actual Value: N5
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: Yes, the plastic on a Sketch marker matches 1 layer of YR16 ink
Buildup: YR16 layers well, reaching a maximum value at three layers of ink
Shattering: Oddly, this color shattered on contact with colorless blender but on close examination, I can’t see other colors hidden within the ink mixture
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: This color is very staining.
Lift: Stubborn. The ink does not move much on contact with colorless blender. Consider it permanent.
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: Minimal fading, I estimate 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: YR16 is in the middle of the YR-teen family with YR12 on the light end and YR18 on the darker end. We suspect the mother ink is much darker than YR18.
I strongly suspect the YR-teen family is made from several mother inks. YR14 and YR16 are the same value and both darker than YR15. Additionally, YR14 shatters into colors while YR16 does not— they can not both be generated from the same concentrated ink.
WARNING, the caps on this entire family are wildly wrong on older marker sets.
Family Members: YR12, YR14, YR15, YR16, YR18
Shop for YR markers at Violeta-ink.com (affiliate link)
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: We suggest a medium blue marker like B32 or B34 (affiliate links).
Underpaint: B21 (affiliate links) neutralizes this color beautifully.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: PC1008 is beautiful with YR16.
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.
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.
(note: affiliate link)
Purchase YR16 at Violeta-Ink.com
YG23 New Leaf: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
YG23 New Leaf
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
YG23 is a warm yellow green Copic Marker which closely resembles Green Gold watercolor. Ideal for florals and spring landscapes. Similar in color to YG03 and YG13; you don’t need all 3 markers. YG23 is available in Copic Sketch, Ciao, 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.
YG23 New Leaf
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Special Purchasing Advice: YG23 is incredibly similar to YG03 and YG13. We do not recommend purchasing all three markers!
What are the differences? First off, understand that all three colors are incredibly similar! YG03 is the most yellow of the three, YG13 is the most green, YG23 sits between the two. The average person would never guess they were looking at 3 different colors. All three markers are the same value and mildly staining. All have extreme fading.
Which do we recommend purchasing? Of the three markers, we recommend YG03 because it’s the most stable ink formula and it’s the least likely to look oily or blotchy when layering. YG13 would be a good purchase for later because next to YG03, it does look slightly bluer. We recommend skipping YG23 entirely unless you’re at the final stages of building a complete collection.
Temperature: A warm yellow green.
Resemblance: Green Gold 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: Yes. The colored plastic on the Sketch cap closely resembles the color of YG23 ink.
Buildup: YG23 started to look oily at 2 layers but evens out on the third. Reaches maximum value at 3 layers.
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: YG23 mildly stains the paper with a yellow tint.
Lift: This color can be shifted a bit but the yellow color never fully moves.
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: Extreme Fading! This is one of the most extreme fades we’ve seen. As a result, we do not recommend this marker. Use YG03 instead.
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: YG23 is part of a very small family that resembles the YG-Teen family so closely that the 20s seems entirely redundant.
Family Members: YG21, YG23, YG25
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 pale periwinkle that leans more towards violet than blue. If Copic were to create a BV32 or 33, I’d suggest it as a complement.
Underpaint: BV00 makes a lovely desaturation for YG23.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1088 Parma Violet provides a nicely desaturated push for YG23.
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.
Want to know more about YG23 New Leaf?
Join us on our sister site, VanillaArts.com
Professional illustrator Amy Shulke shares how she uses YG23 in the classes she teaches, as a freelance artist, and in her own personal work.
Plus, she throws in lots of blending and usage tips for this beautiful color.
Vanilla Arts Classes using YG23:
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps or Coloring Kits using YG23:
Color palettes and swatches using YG23:
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.
(note: affiliate link)
BG99 Flagstone Blue: Copic Markers Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
BG99 Flagstone Blue
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
BG99 Flagstone Blue is a medium green-blue Copic Marker which mimics Perylene Green watercolor. This is an essential color for landscape sketches, ideal for distant trees, shrubs, and mountains. BG99 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
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.
BG99 Flagstone Blue
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A medium blue-green
Resemblance: Perylene Green watercolor
Actual Value: N7 (notice this color is lighter than the promised “9” value on the cap and significantly lighter than the cap color)
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: NO! The plastic on a Sketch marker is incredibly deceiving. The color is much darker than 1-2 coats of BG99. It’s actually closer to 5 layers of BG99.
Buildup: BG99 looks oily from the first layer which means you’ll need to build up 4 or more layers before the ink does not look streaky or splotchy.
Shattering: BG99 easily shatters into blue and green with strong amber-brown leakage around the margins
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: BG99 is a mildly staining color.
Lift: BG99 lifts slightly but the paper will remain light blue and you may see amber edges to the correction zone.
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: BG99 did not fade during the test period.
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: BG99 is the darker of the BG-Ninety family
Family Members: BG90, BG93, BG96, BG99
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 strong magenta like RV17
Underpaint: We suggest underpainting with pale gray like RV34
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1076 90% Warm Grey is perfect for pushing BG11 if used with an extremely light touch.
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 blue-green:
We do not currently have classes using BG32 but the following classes feature light BG markers.
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using BG markers:
Color palettes and swatches using BG markers:
Visit us at VanillaArts.com for ways to use BG45 and other turquoise markers.
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.
(note: affiliate link)
BG32 Aqua Mint: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
BG32 Aqua Mint
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
BG32 Aqua Mint is a soft greenish turquoise Copic Marker which mimics Cobalt Turquoise watercolor. A candy colored pastel ideal for party images, Easter, and feminine color palettes. BG32 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
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.
BG32 Aqua Mint
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A light greenish blue
Resemblance: Cobalt 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 accurately resembles 1 coat of BG32 ink.
Buildup: BG32 layers beautifully and reaches maximum value at 4 coats. We did not detect any blotchiness as we layered this color, unusual for a Copic ink!
Shattering: Shatters into viridian with hints of blue leakage.
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: BG32 is a moderate staining color.
Lift: BG32 can be lightened slightly but the paper remains light blue and the edges of the lifted area look noticeably dark.
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: Our swatch did not noticeably fade during the test period.
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: BG32 is the lighter of the only two markers in the BG-Thirty family.
Family Members: BG32, BG34
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 pale pink like RV11
Underpaint: We suggest underpainting with soft violet-gray like BV20
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 105 Cobalt Turquoise is perfect for pushing BG11 if used with an extremely light touch.
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 pale aqua:
We do not currently have classes using BG32 but the following classes feature light BG markers.
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using BG markers:
Color palettes and swatches using BG32:
Visit us at VanillaArts.com for more ways to use BG32 and other turquoise markers.
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.
(note: affiliate link)
YG45 Cobalt Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
YG45 Cobalt Green
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
YG45 Cobalt Green is a warm sage green Copic Marker which mimics Cobalt Green watercolor. Useful for trees, muted florals, and holiday images. This is an unstable color, not recommended for beginners. YG45 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
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.
YG45 Cobalt Green
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm green.
Resemblance: diluted Cobalt Gold watercolor.
Actual Value: N5
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 closely matches 2 layers of YG45 ink.
Buildup: YG45 does not layer well. The ink develops oily streaks on the second layer.
WARNING: This ink is unstable. by three layers, the solvent in YG45 starts to damage itself, shattering the ink as you color. You’ll notice this self-shattering as golden bleeding around the outside edge of the area you’re coloring. At five layers, this ink mottles badly.
Shattering: Shatters into green with golden green seeping out at the margins. See warning above for YG45’s self-shattering behavior.
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: YG45 is highly staining
Lift: YG45 can be moved but not lifted. The paper is permanently stained light blue, the edges of the area exposed to colorless blender can look slightly metallic, a golden green. We do not recommend trying to lift this color due to the damage cycle colorless blender will trigger.
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: YG45 faded by about 5% during the testing period.
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: YG45 is the darker of two markers in the YG-Forty family.
Family Members: YG41, YG45
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 cool, medium purple-pink like V05
Underpaint: V01 desaturates YG17 with bright but natural look..
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1090 Kelp Green provides a nicely desaturated push for YG41.
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.
Celebrate yellow-green with Sketch Garden digital stamps by Amy Shulke:
Visit the stamp shop page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic kits.
Color palettes using light green:
Visit the color resource page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic palettes and swatches.
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.
(note: affiliate link)
RV02 Sugared Almond Pink: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
RV02 Sugared Almond Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
RV02 Sugared Almond Pink is a florescent cool magenta Copic Marker which mimics Opera Rose watercolor. A day-glow color, fun for florals, cartoons, and girly images. RV02 is available in Copic Sketch, Ciao, 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.
RV02 Sugared Almond Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A cool, bright light magenta
Resemblance: Diluted Opera Rose 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: Close. The plastic on a Sketch marker closely matches the color of two layers of RV02 (although the ink itself glows while the cap does not)
Buildup: RV02 reaches maximum value at 3 coats
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: Does not stain
Lift: This ink lifts easily with colorless blender but be warned, notice the edges of the corrected area in the test results above. The stripes formed by pushing the ink have an obnoxious florescent glow, much stronger than layers of RV02
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: Extreme fading. This color faded by about 50%.
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: RV02 is in the middle of the R-Zero family with RV09 at the dark end and RV0000 at the lightest end. WARNING: After complete testing of the RV-Zero family, I do not recommend purchasing this family of Copics, nor do I recommend using them due to their fade rate plus the obnoxious glow they provide. Try the RV-Ten’s instead.
Family Members: RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09
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 soft sage green like G12
Underpaint: We suggest BG10
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 995 Mulberry looks wonderful.
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.
Color palettes and swatches using RV02
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.
(note: affiliate link)
