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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 15, 2017 15:17:55 GMT
I've been watching some YouTube videos recently on Copic colouring. Some people start with the lightest, while others start with the darkest. I'm definitely no expert but I've been doing it the light to dark way. I'm pretty sure I lay down way too much colour because if I'm not careful I can get a lot of bleeding. Maybe dark to light is a better approach for me. What method works better for you?
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Post by freeatlast on Sept 15, 2017 16:34:18 GMT
I'm barely an intermediate when it comes to Copics but I always start with the lightest and then go dark. My theory is I can always easily add more color but it's harder for me to correct something that's too dark. Maybe if I was more skilled I could do the reverse.
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Post by tracylynn on Sept 15, 2017 17:01:08 GMT
I agree with freeatlast I go light to dark and try to have a light touch. I can add more color, but can't take it away! |
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Post by riversong1963 on Sept 16, 2017 12:37:27 GMT
There really is no right or wrong way. When I took the certification class, we learned that sometimes one way works better than the other; however, it depends on what you're working on and the results you're looking for. If you're getting bleeding, it is probably because of your paper. Not all paper is Copic friendly. Here's a test you can use:
With a Copic-safe marker (test first), draw a circle on the paper you're testing. Color in the circle, really saturating it. Wait a few minutes, and see if the color bleeds outside the circle. Also see if the ink soaks through to the back of the paper. It's supposed to do that. If you get bleeding, or the ink doesn't soak through, the paper isn't ideal for Copic coloring. That doesn't mean you can't use it, but you won't get ideal results.
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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 16, 2017 12:56:35 GMT
Riversong1963 I use Neenah paper for my copics. To tell you the truth, I've never really been a fan of it, but I'm using it because it's what I've got. I've heard a lot lot of people love X-Press for copic colouring but I haven't tried it yet.
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Post by kitbop on Sept 16, 2017 13:30:48 GMT
streetscrapper, I bought some Neenah purposely to use my copics, and I had trouble with it! I've done better on other (various) cardstocks - I bought some on clearance at Michaels (it was for Manga art, so specifically for markers) and I've used the "no-name" copic marker paper from my local art store too. I do light to dark as well. It feels like if I put the dark down first it gets more "stuck" in the paper, and I have to dilute so much with light to move it that I get feathering. If I start light, the dark seems to flow a little better. But I am only a beginner, not even intermediate
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Post by riversong1963 on Sept 16, 2017 14:51:09 GMT
One other thing. Personally, I only color dark-to-light if the area I'm coloring is small. That technique seems to work well for me.
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Post by digirlwiz on Sept 16, 2017 14:55:42 GMT
I learned light to dark so it is what I am comfortable with. I love the xpress it paper (have to order on line and it is expensive but worth it!) but I also like the crafters companion/spectrum noir paper-I can get it at AC Moore with a coupon.
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Post by gale w on Sept 16, 2017 14:56:34 GMT
I usually put down a layer of the lightest, then do the darkest shading, then blend a little with medium, then blend it all with the light again.
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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 16, 2017 15:22:09 GMT
streetscrapper , I bought some Neenah purposely to use my copics, and I had trouble with it! I've done better on other (various) cardstocks - I bought some on clearance at Michaels (it was for Manga art, so specifically for markers) and I've used the "no-name" copic marker paper from my local art store too. I do light to dark as well. It feels like if I put the dark down first it gets more "stuck" in the paper, and I have to dilute so much with light to move it that I get feathering. If I start light, the dark seems to flow a little better. But I am only a beginner, not even intermediate I just bought "marker" paper from an art store that I stumbled upon last week. I was on my way to Curry's on Queen Street in Toronto and found Above Ground Art Supplies on my way. WOW! For anyone in the Toronto area looking for Copics locally, this is definitely the place. Markers sell for $8.29 but everything Copic is on sale for 15% off right now and the selection is the best I have EVER seen. I thought they'd sell X-Press paper for sure but unfortunately they don't so I asked what they recommend. The store clerk took me to the "marker paper" section and I picked up a pad for under $10 (also on sale). I haven't had a chance to try it it - and I stupidly already stamped and cut out all of the images I'm using for my Christmas cards, so I'll just have to work with what I've got. Thanks for the input! Very helpful and much appreciated! |
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Post by FurryP on Sept 16, 2017 21:12:07 GMT
Riversong1963 I use Neenah paper for my copics. To tell you the truth, I've never really been a fan of it, but I'm using it because it's what I've got. I've heard a lot lot of people love X-Press for copic colouring but I haven't tried it yet. I don't like that the X-press is not as white as the Neenah. |
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Post by anniefb on Sept 17, 2017 7:10:09 GMT
I also do light to dark and either use Neenah solar white or PTI stamper' select white.
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