I always wondered what was the best paper for combining colored pencils and alcohol markers! I'll have to give Bristol a try. Thank you so much for the recommendation! I have a question about adding acrylic markers into the mix. I noticed that you used a white Posca acrylic marker for some white highlights on the strawberries. Do you recommend using the acrylic before or after the colored pencil portion of the drawing? Can colored pencil go on top of acrylic markers or vice versa? Thank you very much!

The Uk doesn't 125 only 25 sheets £49.98 Sterling .....I have looked but the Express website only ships to USA and Canada. Amazon only do 25 sheets in Uk . so I may just get the Strathmore 300 in the future

when i color my pictures ..i never think about it . I love this video really fun and helpful xxxx Happy crafting

Hello, is it also advisable when doing a portrait drawing/drawing a person?

Ah, this video is helpful with my templates! 😁

What I noticed while watching the video is that the flower you are drawing looks super realistic in the first part of the video where you use markers. Another thing I noticed is that the picture only looks realistic to the point where you use markers and pencils together for the darkest parts at the base of the flower itself where its (Stigma, Stamen,) are located. As for the petals, the further they go and the more they fade, the better they are looking only with marker. Because what I know about drawing is that if you want something to look realistic you have to give it the illusion of depth because drawing, as you know, is a technique for depicting 3D things on a 2D medium. So in this case, markers and color pencils only work well to a certain extent. As you can see in the video, markers and pencils (reflect or absorb light in different ways) thanks to this property of theirs, we can combine them to achieve a better illusion of depth and control it to our wish. [Sorry, I don't know if they absorb light or reflect, I have no idea exactly how they work, you know better and I would be happy if you could explain it to me]. But what I think I learned at least is that it is better to use the color pencils only for the darkest parts to refract the light in a different way than the markers and thus create the impression that there is depth. The conclusion of the whole thing is that everything you said in the video is true! For which I thank you very much!

I don't use markers, but I love watching you bring a piece to life.

I have Prisma Colors . Polychomos , 50 pastel set of Holbein and 20 set of Luminance. I desire full set of Holbein and Luminance. i use all of mine I lke to mix it up . Happy crafting

I really love your content . it is the best i have ever seen. thank you so very much for Sharing and your advise . Happy crafting

I sort of taught myself to draw from simple drawing books (lulu Mayo Cute things and 10 steps to drawing ) After 2 years of using them I got board. I now do free drawing from my Big books I have. ( DK books Ocean and Natural History) . I am a cross crafter .I needle felt and use coloring books. Love your video, it is food for thought thank you xxx Happy crafting

Thank you once again for a wonderful video. I read the other person’s comment on the transparency of pencils. How do you know if a pencil is opaque or transparent? They should print this on the pencil for people like me 😂🙄

I brought my ciao cops last year as I cannot afford sketch . I love them but treated them really bad thank you so much for your help and support . xxxx

I am buying the Zeta sketch book you recommend and getting some Express it paper . for ciao Copic I have the 180 set thank you for your video’s Series on this really good food for thought .Thank you so much for sharing .xxx

I am in the UK and not an Artist . I use coloring books ,but been looking for a paper for my Ciao Copic makers . thank you so much for this video . this is Brillant thank you .New Sub UK

Which size is best for this sketchbook please tell me anyone helppp❤😢

I stumbled upon your ohuhu bleed proof videos because I have that in my checkout cart but wanted to see how good it is to use with my copics. Thank youuuu! I want to be a more conscious consumer with quality in mind this year and moving forward. I’ll be watching more of your vids. 🩵 Much love from Manila

Do you scan your artwork? Which scanner do you recommend?

Really helpful, thank you 😊

I’m brand new to alcohol markers and this is super helpful for getting started. And I must say, the commentary is hilarious! Love your sense of humor and you make a point with each comment as well. 😂

Listening to your thought process as you color is so helpful, as is watching you struggle a little. Whenever I tried to do anything creative or artistic as a kid, I always had the voice in my head telling me I couldn't do something bc when I tried, it never looked right. It wasn't until I met some artistic people and realized how much struggling happens in the background that I understood that just bc you're artistic doesn't mean everything you do is perfect the first time (for example, I never realized how many photos a photographer takes to get the "one" until I started working closely with a photographer). All that to say, thank you for leaving the struggles in 😁

Great content. What are your thoughts on the Copic sketch 36 set sold in Japan. That set looks like they are a great start for beginners. Focuses on primaries, secondary, skin tones, and grays from light to dark values.

This dragonfly is absolutely gorgeous! Love it! I am beginner so will need to work up to this course. Very exciting!

I see this as only nitpicking and personal experience! and you contradicted yourself in the beginning when you said what's best for you is different than the other! AND THIS PAPER ISN'T FOR YOU! you really give me the idea that you think people who use this paper and enjoy it are stupid for saying its good! Heck I use cheap paper and I'm content!

😮 What do you mean with transparency of the colored pencils? Aren't all of the opaque? It's the first time I heard of it! 😮

Those are the right colours. Adding the pink with the pencil is so nice and answered my question. Thank you

This was great! And especially as you do not take us by the hand with EVERY stroke, we need to figure out some things ourselves! Great way of trial and error! Already have this great stamp; Valentine, bring it on! (So enough time to perfect it😂)

This was such a thorough and informative video, thank you SO much! Your explanation was well delivered. I firmly believe in quality. You just earned a subscriber! Thanks!

I love your tutorials!

Very fun. I like hearing how you are figuring out what you want.

What about for Copic Wide ? How much to full those markers

This is so awesome! I ended up following along, posted it on insta, and then realized that your last post on insta is like 4 years old… anyways thanks for the amazing video!

Hello I recently discovered your channel and have learned a lot from it. I look at markers differently now. Also your art is amazing and I love how much it pops off the page. Jesus Loves you and Good day :)

You had me at "Outlive Deadpool"....🤣😂🤣😂💀💀

Beautiful illustration and I love the style of the video too! 🫶🇦🇺

I do fanart, and hardly ever copy the original design x'D My sketchy style takes over and I exaggerate angles and curves pfft

What a great video! Those are a few of my favorite thongs. Really enjoyed watching 💜