Everything you need to know about Copic Markers: Beginners guide

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
  • This video is all about Copic markers. Whether you're a beginner or looking for inspiration! Learn tips and tricks from understanding the color codes to blending Copic and alcohol-based markers. If I missed anything or if you have your own tips to add leave a comment. Thanks!
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Комментарии • 375

  • @blancaalves8250
    @blancaalves8250 Месяц назад +1

    What a helpful video! Thank you for all the great information. I am brand new at this. When I color, I get bleeding along the black line and feathering beyond it. I’m using memento black ink which is supposed to be good for alcohol markers. I’ve used Bristol smooth paper or Ninah’s 100 pound. What am I doing wrong? Thanks so much!

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  Месяц назад

      Happy it's helpful! That's a great question!
      I'll definitely have to do a video on this and experiment, because I've hit this issue as well. Personally, when I use india ink it seems to create enough of a bleed barrier. You could also try switcing up your paper to something that is specifically designed for markers.
      Anybody got any thoughts?

  • @lebahfavoritmoe
    @lebahfavoritmoe 3 года назад +158

    Me, a broke beginner artist who does way more digital art than traditional:
    *this is useful information right here*

    • @Dwightpower88
      @Dwightpower88 11 месяцев назад +4

      "broke" Markers and paper are a lot cheaper than a tablet and software my buddy. Well off people love to make themselves seem destitute for some reason.

    • @Soogelle
      @Soogelle 5 месяцев назад

      ​@soupyschitz secondhand wacom intuos prices: hover about £10 - £30
      softwares range a lot but there's lots of free software and a popular software (clip studio) i got for a one off purchase of £25 on sale and its £20 a year on another device
      copic markers cost my dad £100+ when he got a set for me on my birthday some time ago. Idk how copic prices are now but there are many ways to be a cheap digital artist too, ur making this a massive non issue

  • @BE_Art
    @BE_Art 4 года назад +201

    I had NO IDEA about the Copic numbers. You've officially blown my mind 🤯 Thank You! Twas an awesome video, full of value (heh)

    • @metallovingmusicnerd6081
      @metallovingmusicnerd6081 4 года назад +2

      You can get some at Tuesday morning for dirt cheap and they work just as well.

  • @thehorrorfiend23
    @thehorrorfiend23 4 года назад +91

    I’m slowly replacing my offbrand alcohol markers with copics

    • @charmaine7781
      @charmaine7781 3 года назад +1

      Same

    • @SababaAfsar
      @SababaAfsar 2 года назад

      Same

    • @YamiCami
      @YamiCami 3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah I just saw the price for these things I'm going for the regulars first

    • @mhsemi8590
      @mhsemi8590 Месяц назад

      Soon!

  • @rachelm2961
    @rachelm2961 Год назад +19

    This is one of the best beginners guide for copic markers I've seen. It was very easy to follow and not over explained. Thank you so much.

  • @jenslingspaint3523
    @jenslingspaint3523 4 года назад +12

    Oh my goodness pupper chilling in the chair in the background looks so happy, cozy and content. Doodle tutorials and happy puppers? YES.

    • @BiteSizedCrafter
      @BiteSizedCrafter 4 года назад

      Jen J my neighbor got a new pupper yesterday and I got to name her. Her name is Oreo. Since you like doggies I felt like sharing. Btw she tried to follow me out when so was leaving my neighbor’s apartment last night. I am doggo magnet!

  • @lamaminatsuki
    @lamaminatsuki 4 года назад +92

    I've never owned Copic Markers before, but I'm planning to get some soon! Thanks for making this video, Mary

    • @BiteSizedCrafter
      @BiteSizedCrafter 4 года назад +9

      Natsuki you should. Ohuhus are a good alternative for beginners ( you can refill them with Copic inks once you find colors that match close enough ).

    • @Hani_In_Here
      @Hani_In_Here 3 года назад

      Me too

  • @jennifercase393
    @jennifercase393 4 года назад +20

    Thank you for explaining the number system...I never knew what they meant!

  • @ratqueen35130
    @ratqueen35130 2 года назад +2

    The rainbow kitty is so flipping cute!

  • @stephaniee6301
    @stephaniee6301 3 года назад +11

    Love your fun energy...made the color coding and numbering of alcohol markers SO much fun!!! What a way to brighten a Sat. morning for many of your viewers. Thank you for the clear explanation, tutorial. 😁💜

  • @Treehugger1273
    @Treehugger1273 3 года назад +20

    I’ve got a couple of questions.
    1.what paper do you use/recommend?
    2.what do you do your line art with and do you let it dry and for how long?
    3. When you blend do the darker colours get on the lighter markers?(like you said some people make them kiss or something and does that ever come out?)

    • @shinigamikouryu
      @shinigamikouryu Год назад +6

      Not sure if you still wondering or not.
      But I personally like
      - Bristols papers (they are thick and smooth!)
      - X-Press It Blending card is another good one (not every store have them, so best bet is Amazon)
      - Kent Papers (good for beginners, Daiso one is good and cheap!)
      - Sketchbook papers (Personally love maruman, but there’s many other good ones too)
      - Watercolour paper (not cheap and it drains your ink faster and not the best for your markers tip, but i like the finished look, as it has some texture to it too)
      P.S: Always put a paper or something on the back of the page you are colouring just in case they bleed through!
      2. Depends on what you use, as well as the paper. But i normally left it overnight or 30+ minutes. (Watercolour need longer time)
      There’s many lineart pen like micron, copic, staedtler, etc. Do try a bunch and see which one you like! (I use copic as I feel the micron tips easily bend if you are the type to push hard on the tip, staedler is okay, but not that much variation)
      3. Some darker colour like dark grey do “stain” the light (mainly pastel) colour tip if you use the light colour on top or to blend the dark colour. But no worries, just use the tip on some papers and they will be gone after a few stroke (even if the tip is still darkish)
      Copic also sell replacement nibs if needed!

  • @CosmicGaijin
    @CosmicGaijin 4 года назад +1

    OH MY GOD!!!! MARY!!! FINALLY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS COPICS AND ART!!! I stand the true art queen. ❤️👏🏼

  • @DarkBlueCat4
    @DarkBlueCat4 2 года назад +4

    this was so helpful!! simple, easy, CLEAR explanations! and the cats were so adorable!!

  • @mary_jane_17
    @mary_jane_17 3 года назад +3

    such a good tutorial, no other way to describe it. there are a lot of video of amazing things you can do with copic but not many videos for beginners who want to learn how to use them!! So thank you.

  • @claudiahurd9855
    @claudiahurd9855 3 года назад +2

    Thank you! I have had my markers for a few years and this will help me practice more with them!

  • @Alleellaa
    @Alleellaa 3 года назад +1

    Your narrations made this video all the better ☺️🥰 This was really helpful, thank you!

  • @lorenatorres8622
    @lorenatorres8622 Год назад

    Love it! I just got today my Copic markers. So excited to keep learning. Thank you.

  • @janjancapili
    @janjancapili 2 года назад

    I'm so glad i found your video! I just got my set of Copics, and this video is so helpful to get an overview on how to use them efficiently!
    Thank you!

  • @P1DiscoGina
    @P1DiscoGina 4 года назад +4

    I say Cope-ick literally because these markers help me cope with the ick in life.
    XO, lady friend.

  • @ant11368
    @ant11368 2 года назад

    “Massaging the colours” perfectly resonates with me!

  • @raktoda707
    @raktoda707 Год назад

    Thanks ! The Coptic Markers are bright and lively, perfect for cartoons, eyecatching
    presentations,labels,
    "Wanted Posters"....and so much more
    Your dog is a patient angel,but you know the wheels are turning in it's head

  • @JianJos
    @JianJos 3 месяца назад

    I'm just starting out with Copics and your video was very informative! Subscribed~ THANK YOU

  • @lauragordon9524
    @lauragordon9524 3 года назад +1

    This was great! I’m just starting to use Copic markers. This is the most helpful video I’ve seen.

  • @raccoonrolls8997
    @raccoonrolls8997 2 года назад +1

    I just got copic markers for Christmas ! Thanks for these tips!

  • @stuffbycake
    @stuffbycake 3 года назад +1

    First ever artist that actually makes good tutorials! Thank god!

  • @Sarah-om4hn
    @Sarah-om4hn 4 месяца назад

    Thank you, this has helped decide to invest in copics a bit at a time but best to start off slowly

  • @kruski51
    @kruski51 4 года назад +1

    Why is Mary so talented AND beautiful?!?

  • @huntschuhmacher1101
    @huntschuhmacher1101 3 года назад

    Been watching tutorials for like an hour and this was the most helpful. Thanks!

  • @kellyro77
    @kellyro77 4 года назад +250

    What paper do you use? I imagine typical copy paper, for instance, would just get torn up. Was that bristol? Thanks so much!

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  4 года назад +142

      D'OH!!! I NEVER MENTIONED PAPER!
      In this video I am using a 100lb drawing paper. I also like to use Bristol board, vellum and marker paper. With marker paper there is usually more of a smooth finish to the surface and so the pigments take longer to settle. This gives you more unique blending opportunities. Marker paper also will not drink up as much of the ink so your final colors are usually more vibrant.

    • @Alaylaria
      @Alaylaria 4 года назад +23

      Alcohol markers also don't chew up the paper like water-based markers do! I've used copics (and other alcohol markers too) on copy paper with no issue. It doesn't seem to blend quite as nicely and bleeds like crazy, but you -can- do it. Just be sure to put something behind it to catch the inevitable bleeding.
      On that note, I'm also pretty sure you can clean up ink on your desk and such with rubbing alcohol if it's not too rough of a surface, but that depends a lot on what you're trying to clean exactly.

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  4 года назад +11

      I agree. I have some watercolor markers, which I love but they just eat through the paper!

    • @shiro_gameplay2071
      @shiro_gameplay2071 3 года назад

      Hello i would like to ask if the marker can be used at 180 gsm? I want to buy the Berkeley, can someone tell me if its okay? I'll buy it tomorrow huhu so need asap answer or tips

    • @loveitall2810
      @loveitall2810 3 года назад

      Oh wow

  • @awesomeninja0
    @awesomeninja0 4 года назад +3

    I always wondered what those codes meant, thank you for explaining! Awesome video!

  • @MasterTow1994
    @MasterTow1994 2 года назад +1

    Well, this is everything I ever wanted to know about the usage. Perfect video - like and subbed

  • @snowyowl1028
    @snowyowl1028 3 года назад +1

    those cats turned out so cute.. I'm obsessed

  • @chloeoh592
    @chloeoh592 4 года назад +7

    Wow I just got my first set by persuading my mom after watching this video which by the way was soooooo helpful! keep it up!

  • @narutouzamaki8170
    @narutouzamaki8170 2 года назад +2

    I just got my first copic markers and i was worried that i would mess up so i looked up stuff to help me and you were the first thing to pop up and your video is awesome and it helped me so much thank you! 🥰

  • @laurenbradley3197
    @laurenbradley3197 6 месяцев назад

    First time watching your videos! Love it! Thank you! 😊

  • @meganj4440
    @meganj4440 4 года назад +10

    Literally just started thinking about these markers earlier this week and then I see you post this video! Great timing!

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  4 года назад +2

      Yay! Hope it was helpful!

    • @meganj4440
      @meganj4440 4 года назад

      @@marydoodles have you tried any other brands of these markers? For example Ohuhu?

  • @scottjones9973
    @scottjones9973 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for this! My sketchbook is full of rams too. From the animal to the football helmet. The horns are such a cool shape to draw.

  • @natsax6351
    @natsax6351 4 года назад

    OMG!! you give me the best initial advice to this markers!!

  • @rafaelcasillasjr.1696
    @rafaelcasillasjr.1696 Год назад +1

    I've been drawing for a while. But I'm new to Copics. THIS WAS INVALUABLE. Thank you.

  • @melissajuarez71
    @melissajuarez71 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this informative video. I’m very new to Copic so this was VERY helpful. Thanks again.

  • @leecarver4610
    @leecarver4610 3 года назад +1

    I subbed almost instantly, your energy is amazing.

  • @eugselam
    @eugselam 3 года назад

    Cant decide which to love, you, your artwork, your way to describe... Guess i love everything. Gonna sub rn!

  • @fabiorosa62
    @fabiorosa62 4 года назад

    Mary has such beautiful hands. I found it incredible I haven't noticed that before, it's been years I am a subscriber!

  • @BiteSizedCrafter
    @BiteSizedCrafter 4 года назад +1

    I’ve been using Copics ( and other alcohol markers ) fir a few years now and I never knew you could mix flesh tones in. The way you did with that cat. I’ve seen it done with face undertones ( a light purple grey though ) on people but never straight up blended. Mind blown!

  • @mlee895
    @mlee895 Месяц назад

    Great intro to copic markers! I'm a newbie to these markers!! Thanks

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  Месяц назад

      Yay! I'm happy it's been helpful! Best of luck and joy on your creative journey

  • @metallovingmusicnerd6081
    @metallovingmusicnerd6081 4 года назад +1

    I love you!!!!!!!!!! I kinda got the gist of your style and added my own flare to it! You are amazing! Thank you for ERB designs to your amazing art! ^•^

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  4 года назад

      You are so welcome! Thank you!

  • @wendybowman5871
    @wendybowman5871 4 года назад +20

    Would a printable of the cat page be possible? And thank you so much for this color code guide video on Copic markers. They make so much sense now.

  • @SG-hy8fi
    @SG-hy8fi 8 месяцев назад

    I'm super thankful. It was well explained and full of energy. A how to practice topic markers would be nice☺️😊.

  • @ahmedalneyadi3274
    @ahmedalneyadi3274 Год назад +1

    I was really looking for that copic marker tutorial 😊 thanks for blending tips❤

  • @jackier1934
    @jackier1934 4 года назад

    Hey Mary! This is Jackie rodewald your goth friend from Northfield. Middle school I believe..I have a twin and hung out with you a lot. Remember? Very proud of what are your doing and very impressed!!!

  • @CS10gaming
    @CS10gaming 4 года назад +2

    Useful. Always worked for me👍

  • @smunchyart
    @smunchyart 2 месяца назад

    This video helped me a lot - thank you

  • @alienbroart6957
    @alienbroart6957 2 года назад

    Cooooopic markers with a closed o... Nice!!

  • @angelicagolindano2539
    @angelicagolindano2539 3 года назад

    God bless you! I NEEDED this information

  • @itzroseville3695
    @itzroseville3695 2 года назад

    Omg I need to by these!

  • @DarkWhimsicalArt
    @DarkWhimsicalArt 3 года назад +1

    I love your little ghost looking cats 🐈 😍 ♥

  • @derekdwhite
    @derekdwhite 3 года назад

    man, I didn't know that about the color codes. that helps a ton. thank you!

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  3 года назад

      RIGHT?! I had no idea about it until I did some research for this video. Mind blowing.

  • @mmhy9808
    @mmhy9808 2 года назад +2

    Thanks now i know how to draw with My Copic markers😀👍🏼

  • @clownpaint20
    @clownpaint20 Год назад +1

    Love watching your vids especially when I’m stoned

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  Год назад

      Your comment is the sign from the Universe letting me know I am on my path ❤️

    • @clownpaint20
      @clownpaint20 Год назад

      @@marydoodles 🥲 I’m about to cry, thank you. Keep up the good work ✌️ ❤️

  • @charliebo1039
    @charliebo1039 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Super informative. Please keep these great vids coming. I had a quick question tho, how do I get/keep the same texture when the image I have is big. I often end up with streaks here and there. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks again. Much love from Japan!

  • @mindcraftkids
    @mindcraftkids 2 года назад

    beautiful work!

  • @mayaparamita2254
    @mayaparamita2254 3 года назад

    Beautiful. Thank you!

  • @chocolatebar2306
    @chocolatebar2306 3 года назад

    Aww, less than one minute in and I lovvve your personality, haha. Great video, thanks for this 👍🏻

  • @johndouglaswilson7504
    @johndouglaswilson7504 Год назад

    Thankyou that was very good basic how to video, and good blending job, all in all it was a good video.

  • @Mooncat4001
    @Mooncat4001 3 года назад +14

    me: oh wow i cant wait to draw without copics! Me again: I DREW OUT SIDE THE LINES!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-lf3fk7yk5s
    @user-lf3fk7yk5s 3 года назад +1

    this like seeing god colouring something. I know plenty of people already told you that your art is god tier

  • @diskobiscut
    @diskobiscut 2 года назад

    Thank you for this!

  • @lcincinnati1201
    @lcincinnati1201 3 года назад

    The pup sleeping in the chair CANNOT 👏 BE 👏 BOTHERED 👏

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION Месяц назад

    As a digital artist, this video is so helpful for navigating the complex world of Copic markers.

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  Месяц назад

      I'm so happy to hear this is helpful across mediums! Art always feels like we're doing the same thing just with different tools.

  • @jeffryt1434
    @jeffryt1434 3 года назад

    video was very helpful, thank you love the cats doodles too

  • @patyancey4612
    @patyancey4612 3 года назад

    Just starting out...retired..need some practice sheets to download ? Suggestions! Enjoyed watching you! Thanks

  • @laurengerrity4502
    @laurengerrity4502 3 года назад

    Just here to say how much I love your personality!

  • @meano2176
    @meano2176 3 года назад

    Those are the cutest cats ever 😍

  • @shanescott4116
    @shanescott4116 3 года назад

    This was great! Thanks! I’ve been way too reserved with my copics

  • @FinalAnswer
    @FinalAnswer 3 года назад

    I have some individual copics and love them. I just ordered a set of 72, cant wait to draw those cats! haha

  • @Eibmozluver
    @Eibmozluver 4 года назад +4

    This helped me tremendously. Great video, thank you! 😊

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  4 года назад +2

      I'm happy to hear! Thank YOU!

    • @Eibmozluver
      @Eibmozluver 4 года назад

      Now I just wish I could doodle like you. 😉

  • @sus1256
    @sus1256 3 года назад

    This helps alot thank you I love your videos and I love to draw Thanks alot

  • @Ebgame1102
    @Ebgame1102 2 года назад

    Thank you so much you Help me a lot and I love everything you do this is the first video I saw for you and it was amazing and I’m going to subscribe and put a big like for you love you bye

  • @rpederse
    @rpederse 4 года назад

    Thank you, Mary.

  • @ClaireAB69
    @ClaireAB69 2 года назад

    Love it!

  • @edengracetarot
    @edengracetarot Год назад

    This is awesome, thank you. Do you use copic specifically for your black lines, for the outlines?

  • @Aelous_Mingy
    @Aelous_Mingy 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much
    This really helps me a lot
    😊

  • @novagrayvanelders2696
    @novagrayvanelders2696 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @natashan.5938
    @natashan.5938 4 года назад

    THAT'S ONE AMAZING DRAWING

  • @juliehamel8330
    @juliehamel8330 4 года назад

    Usefull, I will try some of these tricks.

  • @MoodSwingArt
    @MoodSwingArt 2 года назад

    Really amazing dear....love it

  • @lakobolqvadze6742
    @lakobolqvadze6742 Год назад

    THANK YOUUU i want to subscribe u u are soo cool i learned how to draw omg tysm^-^ and also you are so cute and pretty also your kittys

  • @sigloe9360
    @sigloe9360 2 года назад

    Thank you✨

  • @jasmienadavids7301
    @jasmienadavids7301 2 года назад

    Thank you its my bday on 9/12/2021 and my friend is getting me copic markers . I need to know how to use them so thank you soo much , ima sub btw

    • @marydoodles
      @marydoodles  2 года назад

      Yay! Best birthday wishes. Hope this video was helpful. Enjoy the Copics!

  • @tannerjay
    @tannerjay 2 года назад +1

    Simple guide but it helped that you talked all the way through it lol, very descriptive
    Also you have a lovely house, it makes a nice background

  • @rickjr111589
    @rickjr111589 4 года назад

    Mary, I just wanted to say I think you're beautiful :) I love the way you present to camera and just your personality all together.

  • @erinisme633
    @erinisme633 3 года назад

    This is EXACTLY what I need in my life rn not gonna lie.

  • @yungdro1972
    @yungdro1972 3 года назад +1

    Just got the flesh tones and bold tones. Now for the 72 set A

  • @baboon500
    @baboon500 3 года назад

    I used to be so obsessed with these markers, I think I got like ~40 of them at home. But I started pharmacy school like 3 years ago and I haven't touched them since.

  • @katiefelgar7377
    @katiefelgar7377 3 года назад

    Do you have any suggestions on the type of paper to use if you don't have marker or Bristol paper? I was wondering if posterboard is okay?

  • @OAVT27
    @OAVT27 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful video!
    May I ask the type of paper you have used to create such smooth transitions?
    Thank you!

  • @shay7090
    @shay7090 3 года назад

    Wow, thanks for teaching me about alcohol markers Mary. Excited to get started. They are very expensive. Where do you find refill ink?

  • @jfouts1979
    @jfouts1979 2 года назад +1

    My 10 year old would really like to color in a version of your outlined animals you drew. Would you be willing to share a blank of what it looked like before adding the marker? I have some knock-off Copic markers (which I realize are not as good as the brand name), but my son is very into art and I want to support his habit as much as possible. Thought it was worth asking you about. And as mentioned below - I learned a lot from you - especially about the numbers an their meaning as well! Thank you for the informative video.

  • @Jadeisadevil
    @Jadeisadevil 2 года назад

    What pen or marker did you use to outline the cat like not the Copic but the black thing surrounding the cat I’m a beginner so I don’t know anything

  • @wrestlingcommunity
    @wrestlingcommunity Месяц назад

    My brain fried during the intro! Thank you for that