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Post by refugeepea on Aug 14, 2020 18:33:23 GMT
Product suggestions? I'm looking for something mid-range or lower that works. I don't think I want to invest in copics unless there's certain colors that are a must.
I have this set and one other with kid images. So something with flesh tones too.
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Post by azcrafty on Aug 14, 2020 20:06:11 GMT
These are some good video to help with deciding on a brand. I have Spectrum noir alcohol markers a few copics some from Hobby Lobby and Firefly from Tuesday Morning. I like to use bullet tip for small images,you have a better control with them. I find that for skin and light colors Copic is the best- I just buy them at Joann or Michaels( 50%off) to fill in gaps. youtu.be/IyzUjtPKYCcyoutu.be/BtGlR-ZKXGk |
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Post by joblackford on Aug 14, 2020 21:27:18 GMT
I got this Tombow set and another one with pale pretty colors at Michaels, but they're available all over. I had something similar I got at TM which had primary colors. Michaels also sells these individually to fill in gaps or add specific colors you need. They're water based, not amazing, but good enough for me. Brush tip for bigger areas, bullet tip for small. www.michaels.com/tombow-portrait-dual-brush-pens/10514321.html |
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Post by artemisiagenx on Aug 14, 2020 21:42:26 GMT
I have the largest set of Ohuhu markers (from Amazon). I’m not hugely into coloring, but I wanted a reasonably priced set of alcohol markers. They do the job for me - there are some weird shade progressions and the numbering system is senseless. That said, if you take the time to chart and swatch them all out, they cover most coloring basics.
They have a bullet nib and a chisel nib (which I never use).
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 14, 2020 22:57:51 GMT
These are some good video to help with deciding on a brand. I have Spectrum noir alcohol markers a few copics some from Hobby Lobby and Firefly from Tuesday Morning. I like to use bullet tip for small images,you have a better control with them. I find that for skin and light colors Copic is the best- I just buy them at Joann or Michaels( 50%off) to fill in gaps. Thank you! I was thinking Copics would be best for flesh tones.
They're water based, not amazing, but good enough for me. Brush tip for bigger areas, bullet tip for small. And this is why I started the thread. I wasn't sure where to even begin. What I had seen, the tips all looked too big! |
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Post by lindas on Aug 15, 2020 0:34:29 GMT
This might help you decide.
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Post by joblackford on Aug 15, 2020 0:38:13 GMT
One of the things about the water based markers I linked to is that if you go over a dry area again it will show the new stroke darker, so if you want a smooth look it helps to work fast and not overlap your strokes too much. BUT that also means you can use the same marker for more subtle shading by just going over the same spot again once it dries, like near the hairline of a face, or to create texture in the hair. Copics might be more effective for really good shading and highlighting, but especially if you’re uncertain of how/where to shade, or don’t want to go too bold, the water based markers can be your friend.
(I hope that makes sense - I can demo if not)
Also, the alcohol markers I have are stinky and give me a bit of a headache.
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Post by rhhdk on Aug 15, 2020 7:09:44 GMT
Maybe look at the TriBlend markers from Spectrum Noir they are alkoholbased, and each pen are actually three pens, the same color, but in light, medium and dark shades. That way you don’t have to guess which colors to put together for a smoothe blending
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 15, 2020 20:54:46 GMT
Flesh tones encompass a lot of different colors, from very light to very dark. Here is a link to Sandy Allnock's site for a post on The Human Rainbow. She has a free download with Copic combos for different skin tones. This chart has helped me a lot as I like to color people images to fit the person who I'm giving a card to. |
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 18, 2020 16:18:08 GMT
Maybe look at the TriBlend markers from Spectrum Noir Thank you. I want to try coloring, but not put too much into it if that makes sense.  Thank you!
Copics might be more effective for really good shading and highlighting, but especially if you’re uncertain of how/where to shade, or don’t want to go too bold, the water based markers can be your friend. Thank you for the explanation!
Sorry for not responding sooner on this thread. I have it bookmarked, but notifications aren't showing up for bookmarked threads for me.  |
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Post by azcrafty on Aug 20, 2020 2:14:21 GMT
Hobby Lobby has the tri-blend spectrum noir markers i think they are $5 and you can use a 40% off coupon
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Post by scrappinheather on Aug 20, 2020 9:07:14 GMT
Specrum noir just came out with brush tip triblend markers. They are sold out on HSN but you can get a set of 24 (which is 75 colors) from ship bee creative.com. They are $104 I think but only $89 on hsn.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2020 19:45:56 GMT
Do you need markers or would colored pencils with gamsol work?
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 22, 2020 4:21:10 GMT
Do you need markers or would colored pencils with gamsol work? I don't have a preference. Just something that isn't too hard to use or blend.  |
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Post by lindas on Aug 22, 2020 13:18:43 GMT
Do you need markers or would colored pencils with gamsol work? I don't have a preference. Just something that isn't too hard to use or blend. Check out GinaK on YouTube. She shows how to get some nice shading With colored pencils using only one color and gamsol. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 23, 2020 0:37:17 GMT
I have the largest set of Ohuhu markers (from Amazon). I’m not hugely into coloring, but I wanted a reasonably priced set of alcohol markers. They do the job for me - there are some weird shade progressions and the numbering system is senseless. That said, if you take the time to chart and swatch them all out, they cover most coloring basics. They have a bullet nib and a chisel nib (which I never use). Thank you - I think I've found DD13's Christmas present - she's very into art and has the alcohol markers from TM and will be thrilled to have more colours. I appreciate the review |
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