RV09 Fuchsia: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
RV09 Fuchsia
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
RV09 is a cool magenta Copic Marker which closely resembles Opera Rose watercolor. This artificially bright marker color is useful for coloring florals, bold spring images, and youthful candy-colored projects. RV09 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.
RV09 Fuchsia
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A cool magenta.
Resemblance: Opera Rose watercolor.
Actual Value: N7 (note that this is lighter than the 9 in “RV09” 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: Not even close! The plastic on a Sketch cap much darker than even 4 coats of this ink. The cap is wildly misleading.
Buildup: Exercise caution with more than 2 layers. This color looked oily at 4 layers.
Shattering: Does not shatter at all.
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: RV09 stains.
Lift: RV09 doesn’t lift at all and the ink turns oddly florescent when touched with colorless blender.
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: Faded about 50% but it also turned an odd shade of glowing pink. I suspect this means that some of the colorant faded but the brightener did not.
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: R09 is the parent ink of the entire RV0 family. 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 standard green like viridian.
Underpaint: We suggest G03. Trust us, it works!
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 931 Dark Purple is the ideal 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 RV09:
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 RV09:
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 digi stamps.
Color palettes and swatches using RV09:
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)
C9 Cool Gray No. 9: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
C9 Cool Gray No. 9
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
C9 Cool Gray #9 is a cool medium gray Copic Marker reminiscent of Neutral Tint watercolor. This mid-vaue marker color is useful for shadows, underpainting, and neutralizing mid-value colors. C9 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.
C9 Cool Gray No. 9
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A deep cool gray.
Resemblance: Neutral Tint watercolor.
Actual Value: N9
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 end of a Sketch Marker resembles 2 coats of C9.
Buildup: C9 can look oily with more than 2 coats. Exercise caution.
Shattering: Shatters with strange hints of greenish ink.
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: Grays are usually not staining but this marker is so intense that it can’t help but stain.
Lift: Lifts with serious effort. It’s not erasable but if you stick with it, you can move the colorant elsewhere.
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: There was some fading which we expect would continue during an extended 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: C9 is barely diluted version of C10.
Family Members: C10, C9, C8, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00,
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 Prismacolor 935 Black
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)
B39 Prussian Blue: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
B39 Prussian Blue
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
B39 Prussian Blue is a green-shade blue Copic Marker reminiscent of Phthalo Blue watercolor. This intense marker color is useful for night skies, denim, and makes a beautiful underpaint. B39 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.
B39 Prussian Blue
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A green-shade blue.
Resemblance: Phthalo Blue watercolor.
Actual Value: N9
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: Absolutely not! The cap is very misleading as the plastic on a Sketch marker is twice as dark as the actual ink.
Buildup: B39 has a moderate level of colorant. Exercise caution with more than 3 layers.
Shattering: Easily shatters into blue and magenta.
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: B39 like most blues, is not staining color but it is a bit clingier than expected.
Lift: Lifts with some effort. It’s not “erasable” but you should be able to push the color out of the way when making corrections.
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: Moderate lightfastness. The test sample did not change much but based on the B34 results, we know this color will fade during an extended test.
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: B39 is the darkest marker in the B30 family but the parent ink is certainly a much darker blue, similar to what you see in blue ballpoint pens. B32 is the most diluted version that Copic currently makes. B30 would be a very welcome addition to the family.
I see a weird temperature discrepancy between B39 and the other B30s. Maybe it’s just my eyes. The other B30s feel like Phthalo Blue Green Shade watercolor. B39 should feel the greenest of them all, especially given the name Prussian Blue. And yet it doesn’t lean as green as I expected.
Family Members: B39, B37, B34, B32
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 traditional orange. We suggest YR07 or YR16.
Underpaint: We suggest V09.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1067 90% Cool Grey pushes this color nicely.
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 B39:
Copperbanded Butterflyfish: Amy explores the difference between pattern and texture. 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 B39:
Penny Candy: an incredibly flexible image- the color options are completely up to you! Use my sample color palette or make substitutions to match your favorite colors. Find more info here.
Vanilla Stamp Shop: a wide variety of Amy Shulke’s original, hand drawn digi stamps. Found at our sister site VanillaArts.com. Visit the stamp shop here.
Color palettes and swatches using B39:
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)
BG15 Aqua: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
BG15 Aqua
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
BG15 Aqua is a diluted teal Copic Marker which mimics Cobalt Turquoise watercolor. This is a youthful color, ideal for spring images and celebratory scenes. BG15 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.
BG15 Aqua
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm teal.
Resemblance: Moderately diluted Cobalt Turquoise watercolor.
Actual Value: N4 (see the Natural Ink Family section below for a blending warning)
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: BG15 layers easily but exercise caution with more than 2 coats.
Shattering: Shatters into viridian green and cyan with hints of yellow on the outer edge. The yellow may not appear until the final stages of drying.
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: BG15 stains slightly.
Lift: A moderate lifting color. It’s not erasable but you can significantly lighten mistakes.
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 RESULTS. This color didn’t fade so much as turn blue. We suspect the green in the ink mixture faded significantly but the cyan did not.
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: BG15 is an extreme dilution of BG18 but we suspect the mother ink for this family is significantly darker than BG18.
WARNING: In keeping with our theory that the BG-Teens are only semi-related, please notice that both BG13 and BG15 measure a value of 4. If BG13 was truly a dilution of BG15, they would not measure as the same value. This causes a lot of confusion when users try to color blending combinations such as BG11-BG13-BG15 or BG13-BG15-BG18, only to find that they do not create the expected light-medium-dark effect. It’s not your eyes, these markers are misnumbered and not related!
Family Members: BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10
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 standard pink like RV13
Underpaint: We suggest underpainting with medium gray like N4
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1027 Peacock Blue is a nice pushing color for BG15 but many other colors will work.
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 BG15:
Spring Rain: a challenge level lesson which forces you out of your comfort zone. Celebrate the shape instead of the object with an introduction to negative painting. 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 BG15:
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 BG15:
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)
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.
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.
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:
Click below to view or watch at YouTube here.
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.
(note: affiliate link)
YR07 Cadmium Orange: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
YR07 Cadmium Orange
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
YR07 Cadmium Orange is a warm traditional orange Copic Marker which mimics Chrome Orange watercolor. This bold marker color is perfect for holiday images, florals, and food illustration. YR07 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.
YR07 Cadmium Orange
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm traditional orange.
Resemblance: Chrome Orange 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 cap is the same color as 2 coats of YR07.
Buildup: YR07 layers well up to 3 coats. Exercise extreme caution for anything beyond this.
Shattering: Does not shatter at all.
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: Some staining. Typical of an ink with red in the formula.
Lift: Stubborn. The ink can be moved a bit with colorless blender but it can only be lightened, not erased.
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: Slight fade, but the amount of fade was minor. This was shocking because we expected this color to fade much more.
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: YR07 is a barely diluted version of YR09.
Family Members: YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02, YR01, YR00, YR000, YR0000
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 deep cyan marker like B16
Underpaint: B93 neutralizes this color well. This entire number series doesn’t cover the underpaint as well as you’d expect, so be careful not to choose a blue too potent to melt.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 931 Dark Purple is an all purpose push color but for YR07, this deep purple is the perfect match.
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 YR07 Cadmium Orange?
Join us on our sister site, VanillaArts.com
Professional illustrator Amy Shulke shares how she uses YR07 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 YR07:
Illustrated Monarch: Learn how Amy approaches animal stamps as a Technical Illustrator and how to add correct details to your realistic coloring. 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.
Color palettes and swatches using YR07:
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)
Purchase YR07:at Violeta-Ink.com
RV04 Shock Pink: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
RV04 Shock Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
RV04 is a cool light magenta Copic Marker reminiscent of Opera Rose watercolor. This artificially bright marker color is useful for coloring florals, bold spring images, and youthful candy-colored projects. RV04 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.
RV04 Shock Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A cool magenta but man, the artificial brightness makes you second guess the temperature.
Resemblance: Opera Rose watercolor.
Actual Value: N3.5 (that artificial brightener makes it seem bolder than it really is)
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: Not even close! The plastic on a Sketch cap is close in value to 4 coats of RV04. The problem is the cap doesn’t capture the day-glow effect which leads to shock when you open it. The cap looks very sedate and calm, the ink is school-highlighter bright.
Buildup: RV04 is easy to layer.
Shattering: Does not shatter at all.
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: RV04 does not stain.
Lift: Lifts easily. It’s not completely erasable but you can certainly minimize the look of a mistake.
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: Faded 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: R04 is a diluted version of RV09. At the opposite end, RV0000 is the highly diluted version. 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 mild green like viridian.
Underpaint: We suggest G00 but even with underpaint, this color still glows.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1008 Parma Violet is a good 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 RV04:
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 RV04:
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 RV04:
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)
C7 Cool Gray No. 7: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)
C7 Cool Gray No. 7
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and it’s ink characteristics.
C7 Cool Gray #7 is a cool medium gray Copic Marker reminiscent of Neutral Tint watercolor. This mid-vaue marker color is useful for shadows, underpainting, and neutralizing mid-value colors. C7 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.
C7 Cool Gray No. 7
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A medium cool gray.
Resemblance: Neutral Tint 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: Yes. The plastic end of a Sketch Marker resembles 2 coats of C7.
Buildup: C7 is easy to layer but excessive coats can look oily.
Shattering: Does not shatter at all.
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: No. Copic grays are not generally staining.
Lift: Lifts easily. This color is too dark to be considered erasable but you can certainly minimize the look of mistakes.
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: There was mild fading which we expect would continue during an extended 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: C7 is light dilution of C10.
Family Members: C10, C9, C8, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00,
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 Prismacolor 1067 90% Cool Grey but a dark blue like 901 Indigo Blue would look very artistic.
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 C7:
Ink & Hydrangea: Amy shows you the theory behind color shifting for depth and the use of temperature to indicate distance. Find more info here.
Satin Gift: a lesson on using color temperature and the chameleon nature of color to your advantage. Find more info here.
Red Bird: explores bird anatomy and the use of photo references to improve your coloring on any bird themed stamp. Includes smooth ink background method. Find more info here.
Color palettes and swatches using C7:
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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