110 Special Black: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

110 Special Black is a warm black Copic Marker with a subtle golden undertone. This marker reaches maximum darkness at 4 layers and can be used as a W11 or T11. 110 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.

110 Special Black

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

Temperature: A warm black.

Actual Value: Full black at 4 coats.

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, but we must point out that both 100 Black and 110 Special black use the same black plastic on the caps.

Buildup: 110 looks great at 4 coats with no oily tones. We did not test further since it would be unusual to layer more.

Shattering: Extreme shattering into a dark gray with yellow and green leakage. Use caution when using any high solvent marker near 110 Special Black because it doesn’t take much to damage this color.

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: Extremely staining.

Lift: It lifts a little bit. In our tests, 110 lifted more than 100 but both are stubborn and will never erase.

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 was detected, perhaps about 5% but we would expect to see a lot more fade with extrended testing time.

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: 110 feels like an extension of the T family. Can be used as a W11 or T11.

Family Members: Toner Grays

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: N/A

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 110:

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using 110:

We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.

Visit the Vanilla Stamp Shop our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.

Color palettes and swatches using 110:

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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E49 Dark Bark: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

E49 Dark Bark is a cool brown Copic Marker which closely resembles Raw Umber watercolor. An organic brown, ideal for landscapes, fur, and food illustration. E49 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.

E49 Dark Bark

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

Temperature: A cool brown

Resemblance: Raw Umber 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: The plastic on a Sketch marker matches 4-5 coats of E49 ink. It’s the correct color family, but misleading because you expect the ink to be as dark as the cap.

Buildup: E49 layers well but exercise caution at more than 2 coats of ink.

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: Very staining.

Lift: This color does not lift much.

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 observed very minimal fading during the test period, 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: E49 is the dark end of the very large E-Forty family. We recommend that beginners purchase both warm and cool brown blending combinations. We highly recommend the E40s are highly recommended as your cool brown.

Family Members: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

We include this information because many Copic users never think deeper than the letter groupings (R, BV, G, etc.). Every ink has its own temperature variations and underlying flavors. Understanding what an ink looks like in its different dilutions helps when creating your own blending combinations.

Complement: Brown is not a hue on the color wheel and does not have a complement.

Underpaint: BV29 neutralizes this color well.

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 935 Black pushes this color but exercise caution. Black is really the only color dark enough to push E49 but it’s not a great 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.

Vanilla Arts Classes using E49:

Doughnut Stack: Amy shows you why underpainting provides the basis for realistic coloring with accuracy. Find more info here.

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using E49:

We continue to create new digi stamps and we will update here as more become available.

Visit the stamp shop at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of versatile digi stamps.

Color palettes and swatches using E49:

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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B26 Cobalt Blue: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

B26 Cobalt Blue is a medium red-blue Copic Marker which resembles diluted Ultramarine Blue watercolor. This is an easy to blend color which makes a wonderful underpaint. B26 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.

B26 Cobalt Blue

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

Temperature: A slightly reddish blue.

Resemblance: Diluted Ultramarine Blue watercolor.

Actual Value: N7

All Copics are measured on a Neutral Gray value scale. The last number on the cap is supposed to indicate value but we’ve found discrepancies where the actual ink value is different than cap designation.

Cap Accuracy: The plastic on a Sketch marker is closer to four coat of B26 which is misleading. The ink is not as dark as the cap.

Buildup: B26 begins to look oily at more than 2 layers.

Shattering: Mild shattering into blue with a pale pink leakage on the edge.

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: B26 stains the paper with a definite blue cast.

Lift: This color does not lift well.

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 by 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: B26 is in the middle of the B-Twenty family. This is a popular marker family and a good investment for your first blue blends.

Family Members: B21, B23, B24, B26, B28, B29

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 orange. We suggest YR04

Underpaint: We suggest N3

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1007 Imperial Violet pushes this color nicely with a pleasant cool temperature.

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 B26:

Oopsie Daisy: Start your marker painting journey with Oopsie Daisy and follow Amy as she covers the flick technique and how to use it with both marker and colored pencil to develop depth in floral images. Find more info here.

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using B26:

Color palettes and swatches using B26:

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)

G21 Lime Green: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

G21 Lime Green is a cool green Copic Marker which resembles highly diluted Hooker’s Green watercolor. This pretty ink is highly unstable and should be treated with caution. G21 is available in Copic Ciao, 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.

G21 Lime Green

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

Temperature: A slightly warm green but the darker markers in the G20 series look cool.

Resemblance: Diluted Hooker’s Green watercolor.

Actual Value: N3 (note, this was unexpectedly dark)

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 is close to the color of one layer of G21 ink.

Buildup: Exercise caution! G21 looks patchy and oily with just one coat.

Shattering: Shatters into green with strong golden yellow ink at the margins.

Be careful! This color is very unstable. It shatters incredibly easy, even with itself! In the layering test above, look at the right edge of 4 layers. This golden color seeps out into the margins whenever we used more than one coat, you can see hints of the same gold in every test layer.

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: G21 is a staining color and left the paper with a definite blue tint.

Lift: This color is stubborn and does not lift well. This is very odd for such a light color.

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

Lightfast: G21 was surprisingly lightfast, a very unexpected result. We were unable to see any fading in the 3 week 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: G21 sits at the lighter end of the G-Twenty family. The markers in this family are all quite pretty but each one has odd characteristics and idiosyncrasies.

Family Members: G29, G28, G24, G21, G20

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: Pale pinks like RV02 or RV52

Underpaint: We suggest RV02

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 956 Lilac works well.

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 G21:

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using G21:

Fair Isle Stocking: life is full of texture. The first step to adding realism to your images is to admit that smooth blending is not appropriate for every single stamp image you color. Real life is full of lumpy, bumpy, and craggy surfaces. Find more info here.

Color palettes and swatches using G21:

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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Y11 Pale Yellow: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

Y11 Pale Yellow is a pale traditional yellow Copic Marker which mimics diluted Cadmium Yellow Light watercolor. This yellow feels organic yet still clean and cheerful. Y11 is available in Sketch, Ciao, and Classic 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.

Y11 Pale Yellow

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

Temperature: A pale balanced yellow, not noticeably cool or warm.

Resemblance: diluted Cadmium Yellow Light watercolor.

Actual Value: N1

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 cap of a Sketch marker is close to one coat of Y11.

Buildup: Y11 layers beautifully without looking oily. Take note that this ink does not build value well. Two coats looks almost like four 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: Y11 does not stain the paper.

Lift: Lifts easily.

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: Fading was extreme, about an 80% fade.

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: Y11 is the light end of the Y-Teen family. They’re all traditional yellows which do not look florescent or unnatural.

Family Members: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17*, Y18, Y19

*See Y17 for more info, this marker does not fit well into the family.

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 violet such as BV20

Underpaint: We suggest BV0000

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1026 Greyed Lavender works wonderfully.

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 Y11:

Butterfly Shadows: A lesson on cast shadows to add life and reality to your coloring. Find more info here.

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using Y11:

Go Fish: This digital image is based on a live sketch, drawn at Amy’s local aquarium. You can tell he’s a sub-adult because his stripes haven't straightened out. The maze pattern they're born with eventually straightens to a very precise diagonal stripe. Find more info here.

Texas Yellow Rose: A beautiful botanical stamp originally created for students of the San Antonio Art Retreat. Colored in Copic & colored pencil but also perfect for watercolor & other mediums. It’s so easy to change the color palette for future projects! Find more info here.

Color palettes and swatches using Y11:

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)

100 Black: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

100 Black is a cool black Copic Marker with a subtle blue undertone. This marker reaches maximum darkness at 4 layers and can be used as a C11 or N11. 100 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.

100 Black

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

Temperature: A cool black.

Actual Value: Near to full black at 4 coats.

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.

Buildup: 100 looks great at 4 coats with no oily tones. We did not test further since it would be unusual to layer more.

Shattering: Extreme shattering into a dark gray with blue leakage and hints of red and gold. Use caution when using any high solvent marker near 100 Black because it doesn’t take much to damage this color.

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: Extremely staining.

Lift: It lifts a bit but it’s very obvious that this color will never move much.

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 was detected, perhaps about 5% but we would expect to see a lot more fade with extrended testing time.

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: 100 seems like an ink in its own family but could be used as a C11 or N11.

Family Members: 100

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: N/A

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 100:

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using 100:

We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.

Visit the Vanilla Stamp Shop our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.

Color palettes and swatches using 100:

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)

E44 Clay: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

E44 Clay is a cool brown Copic Marker which resembles Raw Umber watercolor. An organic brown, ideal for landscapes, fur, and food illustration. E44 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.

E44 Clay

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

Temperature: A cool brown

Resemblance: Diluted Raw Umber 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: The plastic on a Sketch marker matches 4-5 coats of E44 ink. It’s the correct color family, but far too dark for this ink.

Buildup: E44 layers well but exercise caution at more than 2 coats of ink.

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: Mildly staining.

Lift: This color lifts a bit.

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 observed no fading 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: E44 is in the middle of the very large E-Forty family.

Family Members: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

We include this information because many Copic users never think deeper than the letter groupings (R, BV, G, etc.). Every ink has its own temperature variations and underlying flavors. Understanding what an ink looks like in its different dilutions helps when creating your own blending combinations.

Complement: Brown is not a hue on the color wheel and does not have a complement.

Underpaint: BV23 neutralizes this color well.

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1076 90% French 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 E44:

Luminous Lanterns: Amy covers soft and glowing light sources and how/when to use them. Find more info here.

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using E44:

We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.

Visit the stamp shop at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.

Color palettes and swatches using E44:

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)

B23 Phthalo Blue: Copics Uncapped (Marker Swatch, Ink Testing)

B23 Phthalo Blue is a medium reddish blue Copic Marker which mimics Ultramarine Blue watercolor. This is an all purpose blue, easy to blend, and makes a beautiful underpaint. B23 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.

B23 Phthalo Blue

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

Temperature: A slightly reddish blue.

Resemblance: Diluted Ultramarine Blue watercolor.

Name: The name of this marker is misleading. This is not a Phthalo Blue.

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 plastic on a Sketch marker is close to 1 coat of B23 but looks warmer than the actual ink.

Buildup: B23 begins to look oily at more than 2 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: B23 stains the paper slightly.

Lift: This color lifts fairly well with just a bit of blue stain left behind.

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 by about 25%.

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: B23 is at the lighter end of the B-Twenty family. It is slightly darker than B24, so there’s something wrong with the numbering in this family.

Family Members: B21, B23, B24, B26, B28, B29

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 yellow orange. We suggest YR04

Underpaint: We suggest N3

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

Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1007 Imperial Violet pushes this color nicely with a pleasant cool temperature.

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 B23:

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.

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.

Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using B23:

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.

Color palettes and swatches using B23:

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)