Over the years I have spent hundreds if not close to a thousand dollars collecting a huge range of Copic markers. Sadly I threw many away before learning that they could be refilled and refilled quite cheaply compared to purchasing a new Copic marker. If only someone had shown me how to refill Copic markers,…
Before we get into what Sakura Pigma Micron pens are, let us go into the background of not only the pen but the Sakura company that manufactures these fantastic pens. The History of the Sakura Pigma Micron pen Sakura’s involvement in drawing materials began in 1921 when Sakura developed a crayon. The company was disappointed…
The most expensive painting ever stolen was The Concert by Vermeer. The painting was displayed at the ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER Museum, who owned the work but could not afford to insure it. What makes this story shocking is that it was not insure, it was not protected and it has never been found! Had it…
In this post we will explore some great Posca pen art ideas that go beyond the usual rocks and shoes. We will be looking things to do with Posca pens such as as customizing jackets, shoes, surfboards, mugs, lampshades etc. There was a time when if you enjoyed painting that your only material to work…
Posca pens are fantastic, I’m a huge fan and have a pretty sizeable collection of Posca pens. One thing I have noticed is that whenever I go to purchase a new set or individual Posca pens, the price varies quite a lot depending where I look. So how much are Posca markers? In this article…
I received the question via email “How long do Copic Markers last?”. Which got me thinking, how do I answer this question? Does the questioner mean “for how long can a Copic Marker be used?” or does the questioner want to know, “how long does work produced by Copic Markers last?” They are both very…
When searching for the best sketchbooks for Copic markers, it’s all about the quality of the paper. Ensure it’s robust enough so the ink doesn’t seep through to the next page. Ideally, aim for paper that weighs 70lb or more. Plus, a smooth texture is a must to get those seamless blends with your markers….
How many Copic marker colors are there? While broadly speaking, Copic markers come in 358 colors, not all Copic marker types come in 358 colors. Copic markers come in 3 types of Copic marker; the Copic Classic, Copic Sketch and Copic Ciao. Each Copic marker range comes with its own color ranges. They also have…
Have you ever come across the term Giclee print and not have a clue what it actually is? I know I did until I started to make them and boy was I surprised. In this post we cover everything Giclee print vs art Print in detail. In it I will explain: Giclee Definition: Giclee printing…
As a graphic designer or artist, however careful you are with your work, there will always be occasions when you get ink on your skin. When I first started working with Copic markers my first thought was “Are Copic markers safe on skin?”. In the past this could have been a problem as in those…
Since 1987, the COPIC MARKERS from the “Too Corporation” have been an industry standard for graphic design markers. However, there are some people whose budget does not stretch far enough to buy these markers, and they seek cheaper alternatives to Copic markers. In this article, I am going to be taking a quick look at…
In another article of mine titled “WTF. Is it Legal To Sell Fan Art? How To Sell Fan Art Legally“, I spoke about the legality of selling fan art and touched upon the subject of is it legal to sell fan art? This post extends that article by answering the question “How to get permission…
