Some of the stamps shared in this blog post were generously donated by various stamping companies. All markers I purchased. All opinions expressed herein are mine.
Have you dipped your toes into the Copic coloring fountain yet? Copic Markers are probably the most popular alcohol markers on the market. There are many different companies that make alcohol markers, but I have found that I really love the quality of the Copic markers. One of the questions I asked other artists the most when starting my marker collection was how to get the best color combinations for blending. So I thought today I would share some of my favorite Copic marker color combinations; as well as, some completed cards/projects so you can see the results of these combos.
My Favorite Copic Marker Color Combinations:
(Click the letter and number for links to the markers on Amazon. These are all "Sketch" markers. Copic offers other marker styles, but the "Sketch" is my favorite. These are affiliate links.)
Yellow: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
Yellow/Green: YG03, YG25, YG61, YG63
Darker Yellow/Green: YG05, YG09, YG17
Green: G02, G09, G17
Red: R08, R27, R29, R46
Salmon Pink: R11, R20, R21, R22
Warmer Pink: RV21, RV32
Fucshia: RV04, RV17, RV55, RV66
Aqua/Teal: BG15, BG32 (and for a much darker teal: BG18)
Blue: B00, B14, B24, B29
Cool Greys: C3, C5, C7
Orange: YR04, YR15, YR68
Caucasian Skin Tones: E00, E11, E21
Browns: E18, E23, E25
Purples: Still working to find my favorite combo here
One of my sweet crafting friends, saved me a LOT of time when she shared that there is a Copic marker app. You can use it to track the markers you want, some suggested colors, and then track the markers you already own. I HIGHLY suggest getting the app. It's free. You can find the Copic App by clicking HERE.
How I store my Copic Markers:
I've tried all sorts of ways to store my markers. They suggest that you store them on their sides but this just hasn't worked for me. So I purchased a utensil bucket at Hobby Lobby and use it this way. If you're looking for something more organized, I've made a few marker storage suggestions in the shopping section below.
Some Copic Marker Coloring Samples:
Flowers. Blending flowers is one of my favorite ways to use these markers. You can see that I used a soft yellow combo here; as well as, a yellow/green leaf color:
People. Copic markers are great for coloring people. By changing skin tones, hair color, and clothing color options you can use the same stamp set over and over again with completely different results.
Coloring Animals. I love how you can use Copic Markers for techniques like stippling for fur or adding details like stripes.
Shop for Markers and Marker Storage:
(Click the product images to learn more. Affiliate links have been used where possible. A small portion of the sales help to pay for this blog post at no additional cost to you.)
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Have my non-copic brand markers stored the same way as you - in the same utensil bucket you bought from HL. Same brands, everything. Glad I am not the only one who stores them that way. Thanks so much for sharing.
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