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YG07 Acid Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG07 Acid Green

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

 
Find out more about YG07 Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.
 
 

YG07 is a medium chartreuse Copic Marker which looks like Sap Green watercolor. It is nice for florals, cartoons, and youthful party themed images. YG07 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.

 

YG07 Acid Green

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

Temperature: A warm chartreuse green.

Resemblance: Diluted Sap Green watercolor.

Actual Value: N4 (notice how much lighter this is than the “7” indicates)

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, it’s close. The colored plastic on the Sketch cap resembles 2 coats of YG07 ink.

Buildup: YG07 reaches maximum value at 4 layers, starts to look oily at the same level.

Shattering: Slight shattering, breaks into green with yellowish green 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: YG07 is slightly staining.

Find out more about YG07 Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.

Lift: This color can be lifted a bit but it does leave traces of bluish green on the paper.

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: YG07 had a noticeably odd face. It didn’t lighten much but the swatch was obviously cooler and more mint style G green than YG.

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: YG07 is bit odd for the YG-Zero family. It feels like we have two formulas in one family. YG0000 to YG03 are more yellow while YG05 to YG09 are more blue.

Family Members: YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG05, YG06, YG07, YG09

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 YG07.

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 YG03.

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 YG07:

 

Box of Colors (Marker Painting Foundations 2) is 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.

Penny Candy: understanding color as value. An in-depth lesson on how to alter the color of your photo references without sacrificing realism. Find more info here.

 
 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using YG07:

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 YG07:

 
 
 
 

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)

 
 
 
 
 
Find out more about YG07 Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.
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YG99 Marine Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG99 Marine Green

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

 
Find out more about YG99 Marine Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.
 
 

YG99 is a murky warm green Copic Marker which mimics Chromium Green watercolor. Excellent for landscapes, realistic botanicals, and it makes a charming alternative Christmas Green. YG99 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.

 

YG99 Marine green

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

Temperature: A murky warm green.

Resemblance: Chromium Green watercolor.

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: No. The colored plastic on the Sketch cap is much darker than the ink. It’s closer to 4-5 coats of YG99 ink.

Buildup: YG99 does not layer well. The ink develops a strong oily look at just two layers. Exercise caution when reblending with YG99. Reaches maximum value at 4 layers.

Shattering: Shatters into dark green with strong dark gold seeping out at 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: YG99 is strongly staining.

Find out more about YG99 Marine Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.

Lift: This color really makes a mess when you try to lift it. The ink gets pushed aside leaving dark dry-lines and the paper stains an odd blue green. To make matters worse, the gold leaks out into the white, uncolored margins around the lifting area as it drys. We do not recommend trying to correct this marker at all!

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: Shockingly, we saw very little change to the swatch, less than 5% fading. We do think the swatch would behave very much like YG97 or YG95 if the testing time was extended (fading to an odd yellow).

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: YG99 is the darker end of the YG-ninety family with YG91 on the light end.

Family Members: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

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: BV34 or BV04 is a good periwinkle style blue-violet.

Underpaint: We suggest BV25

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

Pushing Pencil: Try Prismacolor 1078 Black Cherry but use a 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 YG99:


Ink Frog: A lesson on alternative blending methods & creating warm characters. Find more info here.

Sleigh Bell: explore the difference between highlights and reflections, a process that’s essential to capturing the look of shiny metal objects which look touchably real. Find more info here.

 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using YG99:

 
 
 

Color palettes and swatches using YG99:

We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.

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)

 
 
 
 
 
Find out more about YG99 Marine Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | How to color with alcohol markers.
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G07 Nile Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

G07 Nile Green

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

 
Find out more about G07 Nile Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
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G07 Nile Green is a murky warm green Copic Marker which resembles Phthalo Green Yellow Shade watercolor. An artificial green which is popular with beginners and cartoonists. G07 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.

 

G07 Nile Green

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

Temperature: A slightly warm green.

Resemblance: Phthalo Green Yellow Shade 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 colored plastic on the Sketch cap closely resembles this ink color.

Buildup: G07 has quite a bit of colorant in the formula and looks oily even at 2 coats. Be very cautious.

Shattering: This color shatters very easily, leaking gold into the edges. Note that in the staining test, it also leaked gold. This color seems quite unstable.

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.

Find out more about G07 Nile Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch

Staining: G07 is a staining color and left the paper with a distinct bluish tint.

Lift: This color lifts a bit but it definitely left the paper blue and damaged.

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: G07 faded about 10% 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: G07 is at the darker end of the G-Zero family. This is an odd family because the colorant seems to react oddly with colorless blender solvent. Everything G03 and below looks distinctly cool while G05, 07, and 09 look warm. I think the solvent bleaches the green, giving it a bluish cast.

Family Members: G0000, G000, G00, G02, G03, G05, G07, G09

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: BV15 is a natural complement of G07.

Underpaint: We suggest BV11

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

Pushing Pencil: Try Prismacolor Violet 932 but use a soft 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 G07:

 
 
 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using G07:

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 digi stamps.

 

Color palettes and swatches using G07:

We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.

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)

 
 
 
 
 
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YG95 Pale Olive: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG95 Pale Olive

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

 
Find out more about YG95 Pale Olive Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
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YG91 is a murky warm green Copic Marker which mimics Chromium Green watercolor. The obvious use is for autumnal images but this is a wonderful green for realistic botanicals and landscapes. YG95 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.

 

YG95 Pale Olive

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

Temperature: A murky warm green.

Resemblance: Chromium Green 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: Yes. The colored plastic on the Sketch cap closely resembles this ink color.

Buildup: YG95 layers well up to three coats. Beyond that, it can begin to look oily.

Shattering: Shatters into green with strong gold seeping out at 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.

Find out more about YG95 Pale Olive Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch

Staining: YG95 is mildly staining.

Lift: This color lifts a bit, enough to disguise a mistake but the gold leakage can complicate how you mask it.

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: ODD FADE. The green colorant in this ink blend faded but the golden color did not. So this color didn’t fade as much as it yellowed.

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: YG95 is in the middle of the YG-ninety family with YG91 on the light end and YG99 at the dark end.

Family Members: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

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: BV34 is a good periwinkle style blue-violet.

Underpaint: We suggest BV23

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

Pushing Pencil: Try Prismacolor 1078 Black Cherry but use a 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 YG95:


 

Daisy Duckling: Learn to layer yellow, goldenrod, orange, blue, lavender, and chocolate brown for downy soft feathers that are amazingly lifelike. Find more info here.

 
 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using YG95:

 

Blue Swan: This swan shines in the light, a perfect opportunity to push with cool colors and pull with sunshine warms. Find more info here.

 
 

Color palettes and swatches using YG95:

 
 
 
 

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)

 
 
 
 
 
Find out more about YG95 Pale Olive Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
 
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YG91 Putty: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG91 Putty

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

 
Find out more about YG91 Putty Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
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YG91 is a pale murky yellow green Copic Marker which mimics diluted Chromium Green watercolor. It’s a strange color which most people will rarely use on it’s own. YG91 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.

 

YG91 Putty

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

Temperature: A watery, murky yellow green.

Resemblance: Highly diluted Chromium Green 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 this ink color.

Buildup: YG91 layers beautifully.

Shattering: Shatters into green with gold seeping out at 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.

Find out more about YG91 Putty Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch

Staining: YG91 is mildly staining.

Lift: This color lifts a bit. Minor errors can be corrected but the paper will never be white-white again.

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: ODD FADE. The green colorant in this ink blend faded but the golden color did not. So this color didn’t fade, it yellowed.

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: YG91 is the lightest in the YG90 series and is a highly diluted version of YG99.

Family Members: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

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: BV31 makes a lovely desaturation for YG91.

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1097 Moss Green looks beautiful over YG91.

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.

 

Seashell Trio: A lesson on delicate pinks and browns for realistic shells. Find more info here.

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.

 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using YG91:

 

Blue Swan: This swan shines in the light, a perfect opportunity to push with cool colors and pull with sunshine warms. Find more info here.

 

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 YG91:

We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.

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)

 
 
 
 
 
Find out more about YG91 Putty Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
 
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YG13 Chartreuse: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG13 Chartreuse

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

 
Find out more about YG13 Chartreuse Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
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YG13 is a warm chartreuse Copic Marker which mimics Green Gold watercolor. This marker is perfect for florals and spring landscapes, but can look obnoxiously bright if not controlled. YG13 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.

 

YG13 Chartreuse

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

Temperature: A warm chartreuse 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 this ink color.

Buildup: YG13 started to look oily at 3 layers. Exercise caution.

Shattering: Shatters into green with yellow seeping out at 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.

Find out more about YG13 Chartreuse Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch

Staining: YG13 stains the paper with an odd yellow-gold color.

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: YG13 seems like a stand-alone color. It should be a darker version of YG11 but it is not. It should be a dilution of YG17 but it’s definitely different. This family seems like a mashup of unrelated inks.

Family Members: YG11, YG13, YG17

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 YG13.

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 YG13.

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 YG13:

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 digital stamps.

 

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using YG13:

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 YG13:

 

We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.

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)

 
 
 
 
Find out more about YG13 Chartreuse Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
 
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YG03 Yellow Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

YG03 Yellow Green

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

 
Find out more about YG03 Yellow Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
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YG03 is a warm chartreuse Copic Marker which mimics diluted Sap Green watercolor. This marker is perfect for florals, landscapes, and makes an excellent first purchase. YG03 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.

 

YG03 Yellow Green

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

Temperature: A warm chartreuse green.

Resemblance: Diluted Sap Green 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 this ink color.

Buildup: YG03 is a well behaved color which layers beautifully.

Find out more about YG03 Yellow Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch

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: YG03 does not stain.

Lift: This color can be almost fully lifted but it does leave a bit of off-yellow to the paper. It’s not enough residue to call it staining but it’s not completely erasable either.

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.

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: YG03 is bit odd for the YG-Zero family. It feels like we have two formulas in one family. YG0000 to YG03 are more yellow while YG05 to YG09 are more blue.

Family Members: YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG05, YG06, YG07, YG09.

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 YG03.

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 YG03.

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.

 

WATCH ME TEST COPIC YG03:

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Color palettes and swatches using YG03:

 
 

We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.

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.

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Find out more about YG03 Yellow Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
Find out more about YG03 Yellow Green Copic Marker. We swatch and test Copic colors- layering, staining, lift, value, lightfastness, saturation, and cap accuracy. | MarkerNovice.com | #copicmarker #howtocolor #swatch
 
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