How to color Manga with Copic Markers

[@kino_ryousuke]

Some knowledges I got from watching this. It helps me a lot ! 1- Color the base color (bright color) and then use some darker color to shade 2- It seems you need to know differences of every pens color very well. 3- You can use liquid to make some lights on eyes.

[@bungacintya2044]

I always use liquid for eyes

[@rhiannn3416]

Nurul Nadia I just swatch my copics on a seperate sheetof paper to test the colors. Also I suggest practicing with color pencils or those cheaper, kiddy markers. It can give you a better sense of lighting, and shading. Also I suggest whenever you start coloring, to select a point, or several points of lighting, and adjust the shading accordingly. This can help when adding lights, or candles into the background.

[@crisscross2210]

Duhh when you shade it must be darker

[@ethan2163]

Nurul Nadia 1 is basic AF 3 is also simple and they're not pens...

[@laithoe3723]

It reminds me of Misaki from Kaichou wa Maid Sama :)

[@spicyscope2601]

Welcome to NHK

[@pastellovedoodlepotato1209]

When I first saw the video like the thumbnail I thought it was Reimu from Project Touhou.

[@shojee-art-and-gaming]

Tips if your using the six pack skin color. 1. Use E11 for shading 2. For darker shading use E13

[@danielmeza4065]

Thanks for the advice I suck at colors but professional at drawing and shading using only a pencil.

[@christianjohson9091]

Daniel Meza I alternate between colored drawings and pencil to get a feel for both, but colored is defiantly harder than pencil.

[@cabbageyang7309]

So many art gods on KZbin........

[@shreksenpai6179]

Sparkly Rainbow o.o

[@notalexa8287]

I really want Copic markers ;^; *googles the price of copic markers* ;_; *dreams crushed*

[@luneslayer]

Buying them at Blicks is cheaper than buying it on the site. Don't worry, it's the real thing, but instead of being $7.99 each, it's $6.99, also, you if get their member/discount card, you get 10% off and if you're a student that goes to school, you get an additional 20% off, bring the price down a little more. That's how I was able to afford my copics.

[@stellarhusk7790]

*looks on amazon* :O *remembers amazon gift cards* :D *no more money left on the card* D*:

[@howlingmoon1277]

Dude, They are so damn expensive.

[@anitadiep159]

Well .. I just stick to pencils cuz it's cheaper xD And I was just like you.. I thought 'dam those copic markers do a good job' and when I searched for the price I was like 'Never mind'

[@jaclynjustin4688]

I'm sticking to color pencils and I'm doing quite a good job with it

[@XGothicPonysX]

Sophie, i'm so proud of you! You really are amazing!! I just saw that your manga has been published, and I'm planing on buying it on amazon! You go! You're my teacher and my hero!

[@solitary2]

+XGothicPonysX What's it called?

[@solitary2]

+XGothicPonysX I just read the description dw

[@madisonalcauter8218]

Omg was I the only one who could like sorta smell the copic markers XD That sounds suuuper weird but I've been working with them so much lately

[@karolg0275]

sometimes I feel like I can smell from videos lol

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

omg i love the smell

[@creativeartist3215]

Jay Jay same 😂😀

[@sophia-nu9zr]

I always come back to this video not only because of the beautiful music and the fact that it's manga, but because your drawing and coloring skills are just amazing. Its mesmerizing to watch you color it and I love it.

[@jinkii]

HOW DO PEOPLE DO THIS I MEAN I CAN'T EVEN COLOR IN A SIMPLE TREE

[@salmamendez8650]

I feel you my friend

[@longnaliu1234]

Practice and dedication.

[@mintthewolf3401]

I feel your pain ..

[@giselle9435]

Lol I don't have much experience as I am a child but it's true what she says you have to think about were the light would hit and what parts would bee darker and really it is very easy you just need practice that's all!! ;) you can do it

[@RonCaseTheOfficialVenomFreak]

brofist from across the screen

[@iseemeyouseeyou]

Wow this is amazing, I think you are great artist but what I really find touching about your work is that you are also very humble about it. I think that your kind nature extends into your art which is just a beautiful thing. I've tried to learn from about every popular person that I can name but none of them could teach me in a way that spoke to my heart. You have the gift of being a natural teacher as well as a wonderful artist which has helped me to find something in myself that I never knew was there. At 27, never too late, I have finally moved from very basic stuff to things that I look back and I'm like "What! Did I really draw that?" I always thought that I couldn't do it so for most of my life so far I stopped trying. You have helped me to unlock a part of who I am and for that I can't thank you enough.

[@ReblazeGaming]

Things like copics are expensive, but I'm 12 and my parents will buy me anything as long as it is contributing to my skills and education. My parents see drawing as a valuable skill so they are willing to buy me most of the drawing tools I need.

[@ReblazeGaming]

***** Yeah my parents were only willing to buy a pack of 36 copics

[@themoonlight977]

Lucky, my parents see drawing just as a hobby, something to pass time, something that will never help me in life

[@ReblazeGaming]

The MoonLight You need to let them know that it's more than that!

[@angelicawooz5465]

+ReblazeGaming lucky, but for me my parents don't care for my art I drew a really good page of my own manga and my dad sat on it :c I had to start it again sigh :c

[@ReblazeGaming]

Angelica Wooz I'm sorry about that. : (

[@201katara]

Looking back through your channel was very nostalgic for me Sophie. I believe that you were my first drawing teacher. You were able to draw me to this style of art and its thanks to you for starting me out that I am where I am today! Along the way, I met more artists, enjoyed the art community more and even came to develop my own style! I just wanted to say thanks for the great beginning that you have given to me :)

[@crimsonleporine]

I hate the colouring in part...... never get it right and end up screwing up... but that never stops me from trying

[@Person-cq5kl]

I feel u same here

[@petemadrona2252]

Divine Dragon Lord You know what I hate about coloring? I don't even have COPIC Sketch Markers!

[@brown6516]

Same, but now I'm.better

[@antonettesilvero9048]

+Pete Madrona I feel you bro...

[@petemadrona2252]

Well now my dad bought me a few... but theyre not even the right color!

[@damnt3iktai]

what kind of paper is that? :O

[@christianjohson9091]

I love how this is the only comment about paper that I've ever seen, I'd like your comment but my tablet doesn't have that button :)

[@damnt3iktai]

it's because basically i love drawing, i would really need to know the items she used for drawings.. :P

[@christianjohson9091]

I like to use "special" paper too instead of normal printing paper.

[@christianjohson9091]

I don't really use markers or paint, but yeah its bleed proof. Also erases really easy cause I fuck up a lot.

[@yutsume-3487]

Lean Teong Well, paper won't imrove you're drawing's, your talent will, i use white printing paper or the paper with squares, and them come out really good, not as good as her, but i find paper just basic. :D

[@piyakania8751]

actually, when i compare myself to others it makes me want to get as good as them. this is what inspires me. the more i see better drawings, the more i wanna draw.

[@a.nna_db]

Bravissima sophie chan!!!

[@TwigMaiden]

I love the music on this...it relax's me so much. I don't know why, but it just does.

[@gaomee9542]

The background music sounds like it was from Ib. (Fighting for you/ hide and seek ~Garrys soundtrack)

[@jonathanfreeman8855]

Sophie I have to say you are an amazing artist

[@ryandavey3712]

I'd love to know how you're not flooding and bleeding the marker colours into the black outline! Was it printed? Or drawn by hand in paper?!

[@tiinhyeu9886]

She probably just let the ink dry:P

[@ryandavey3712]

That's one way haha :p

[@rebeccaashby666]

Well she probably let the ink dry, and the paper she's using might help too. :3

[@cookiepie6295]

She could be using a waterproof pen to line it

[@WarrenZhu]

Copic multiliner Copic paper Copic I think...

[@cuteCathy123]

I just got 30 copics as a birthday present from my family, so I gave them a try. Thanks to you my very first copic coloring attempt was a success! :)

[@MikasaAckerman-gb1xy]

Everything was good until i realize "...Where i live they don't sell this... *cries"

[@mirrielle416]

+Mikasa Ackerman Go on amazon.com :3 Look up copic markers, and i shall warn you, they are really expensive o_e And yeah, just use a debit card, or amazon gift card and buy them right after putting in your billing address and all that other crap and it should come in like a week :3

[@blackham7]

+Mikasa Ackerman Guysuse tria markers there for manga and comic covers there really cheap and longer lasting and has different nibs

[@ectovampz]

Mikasa Ackerman it's ok where I live they don't have any either:,)

[@seren7927]

yes but Copic are alcohol base so you can go over the layer again without wetting the paper and making it cranky

[@imjustabakagirl]

I'm going to say, your videos not only inspred me but helped me with my copics a lot. Thank you so much!

[@TheFrecklish]

You are sooo good! And I really like those markers, but I can't get them here. Are they possibly similar to ProMarker??

[@TheFrecklish]

They don't send to my country... :-/

[@BubblegumWeum]

I have both Copic markers and Promarker ;) But Copic markers are deffinitly better

[@joshuafavour2001]

you could get flex markers they are promarkers with brush tips

[@lojoe4776]

I got mine from amazon

[@lojoe4776]

I've got both copic and promarker and flex marker copic is definitely the best

[@Hayleykay630]

Man I love when you draw sophie it calms me so much

[@Jml615]

Great tutorial but Tea Rose is E93.

[@sometimesido7639]

John Marcus lathar this comment saved me 5$ and a lot of waiting

[@Jml615]

Sylver AJ I'm glad I could help :)

[@Yaruziha]

Isnt R12 Light Tea Rose?

[@jnxtl3452]

This is really great! I am really waiting on my Ocean Of secrets and how to draw and color faces. I ordered them last week.

[@kingcoffee8146]

(Okay, backstory) I am 13 years old and have been drawing anime/manga for about 4 - 5 years. I believe that my artwork is pretty good (for someone of my age), but I have always had trouble watercoloring and using markers. How do I know if I've done too much? I usually end up making the *tiniest* mistake, trying to fix it, and go overboard because I need to even out the tone.

[@flapjackoctopi8584]

King Coffee i'm twelve and i have been doing anime for 4 months and you should she the results. It's a miracle, i dont even have that much talent XD

[@jazzy3013]

Im 10(turning 11 this year) ive been drawing since late 2017. I say im pretty good my age(since my friends like to stare at my artwork while im drawing) I got watercolour markers for my 10th BD. Regreted not learning how to use them earlier as my drawings im coloured would look soooo much better

[@pja_shitarts]

My water Colouring is rubbish

[@Feelingbored00]

Wow! Like a MS paint! Thanks for helping us and your hard work!

[@umishiori]

SENPAI, YOU ARE AMAZING. I am currently studying to be a manga artist... But I still need to buy all the copic markers...:/

[@luneslayer]

That's gonna take you awhile, 312 colours

[@kimjojo70]

OMG you'r so awesome !!!!! You told us everything you left us without any questions....THANK YOU

[@solitary2]

I'm hella broke so I think you should do a Copic Marker giveaway XD

[@reshadahmad4249]

Lol, you don't even need Copic Markers, just use colored pencils.

[@solitary2]

Justin Khar Yeah I know but Copic Markers got that cool impact of a finished product

[@reusconscientia6995]

+H-Bomber that's true

[@GRANDCHASER999]

theyre actually not expensive at all, if you go to Michaels they have a 40% off coupon, so I got a pack of 6 today for 30 dollars

[@solitary2]

Jayden Lee I live in the UK, and there's a 72 pack for £160, well around that price.

[@Stale_Cupcakes]

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! You are my favourite KZbin channel for inspiration in artwork, and I have been looking at ordering Copics for a while now. I finally ordered some, and have just watched this video and can't wait to get started with them- I love your artwork.

[@ourworldmylense]

Wow! Amazing job! Whyyyyyy is everything so expensive??? my parents never buy me ANY art supplies and all of it is to expensive for me to afford... so I just try to use cheap stuff... everytime I try to color skin it looks like a VERY orange sunburned person. So I just use a mix of colored pencils and pens. But anyway, Really nice video!

[@helencashwes]

skill make the artist, not materials!

[@giancarpio7236]

I suggest you just use graphite. Just a number 2 pencil will do fine. If you get used to it then buy some sets and It is really cheap even the best brands.

[@ourworldmylense]

+Helen C C Ashbrook :) I'm not very skilled. I guess I was just trying to be "Cool" but I'd better inprove my skill a LOT before I try anything else. Thanks>_

[@ourworldmylense]

+Gian Carpio OkaY! thanks. :)

[@richardvan1757]

+Kaori Miyazono KAORIIII!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!!

[@Aendhal]

You've got such clear work, it's very refreshing. Wonderful job, I love watching your vids. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@graciousonion1161]

Err well this is a good drawing but the hand irritates me, still better than me tho

[@flyfish5821]

Yes, that's what I was thinking about. The hand was really small

[@sambridges4670]

I get it! You start in layers and slowly build it up to the finally result, thanks Sophie! :)

[@郝阳-e4m]

色はいいけど、なんとなく人物の手がちょっと小さい気がする。The color is pretty good, but don't you think the character 's hand is a little small?

[@Umur64]

見えない赤ちゃんが触る

[@gabbievee]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@icy9271]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! I just got five blue copic markers today, and I plan on using this video for help!

[@minhvo7243]

Just saying you kinda made the hand a little to small

[@minhvo7243]

Also love your drawing

[@fvithm]

absolutely stunning! wish i had the money for markers like these, they blend so beautifully.

[@satubungabersama]

**sits down in her '" i can't draw corner "** #Stickman4Life

[@bibiyol]

right but dont worry well both become better

[@brittb8395]

you will get to the coloring point eventually. When i was afraid i would ruin my drawing i photcopied (or traced) them and colored the copies! It worked amazingly!

[@joeyaktosh8294]

I don`t want to sound too critical.. but the hand is out of proportion( it`s not big enough..) sorry, but good shading

[@andreagonzalez2083]

Honestly, this is a beautiful picture. The size of her fist is the only thing that's wrong with this. Everything else is amazing.

[@joeyaktosh8294]

Andrea Gonzalez True that, it`s just It bothers me... sometimes i can`t get the hand the right size yet everything else looks amazing... I just rip that crap and slowly burn it... Much burn, very smoke, Wow

[@andreagonzalez2083]

Doge Aktosh Lol

[@laurenle3313]

OMG IT BOTHERS ME TOO!!!

[@mezimango2027]

I thought I was the only one that noticed!

[@evangelinemercy9537]

Thank you so much! Now I finally know which skin colours to buy, I'm about to start using copic and alcohol markers so this was very helpful to me :)

[@nayomielacaba1728]

GUYS *WARNING* USE COLOR PENCILS FIRST AND IF YOU MASTER IT USE COMIC,WHY SO WILL KNOW HOW TO USE IT WELL!

[@yellowspike3344]

Mi Mi i have water color pencil does that count?

[@metax73]

favorite part of the video was the music ;) absolutely beautiful drawing, i hope to be able to draw like that one day.

[@Aisuryuu]

Thank you for this! The art is great and seeing you use them helped me decide a few colours to try for myself

[@mistry565]

The music is so relaxing and stunning... Works well

[@fairycreations]

i miei complimenti, sono affascinata nel veder colorare questo disegno... bravissima davvero.

[@Sweetpea1030]

Amazing! I've been following your manga. You're doing quite well. I see you being successful at it. Thanks for sharing your talent. It encourages those of us who watch you.

[@sunnystaraj]

you are really good at painting and drawing. u are someone i would want to look up too as a artist myself keep on with the awesome drawings.

[@yopapa4155]

I Love your drawings they inspire me in keep on trying and not to give up thank you so much

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

Wow! Great tutorial. Heck, the camera set up alone was worth it.

[@HeyItsBRAD981]

I love your videos where you teach us how to use certain art tools, I find them extremely helpful! Thank you for inspiring me to improve my art! :D (this is for the contest)

[@KatrinaLin2003]

Thanks! You've inspired me to draw again

[@spirituallyme6162]

thanks Sophie you helped me a lot but I'm watching this in 2018 I really appreciate your animation now I know to by these sketch markers

[@brandj2020]

no sophie thank you these are always so inspiring and such a treat to watch

[@VillagerLifeCraft]

THIS IS THE COLORING TECHNIQUE WHAT I'VE LOOKING FOR!!!!!!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@ectovampz]

I remember this in my beginning days of drawing :))

[@Marshmellowlikestaco]

Can't wait for this manga to be published! I'm excited, keep up the good work!

[@raemushi]

I feel you :( I keep watching videos like this because it inspires me but at the same time it makes me depressed. Sophie is ever more inspiring because she is still pursuing her dream, and not some has-it-all giving advice to reach the top. And the music is awesome :P I still have that dream. I still draw (but my school work suffers and no one is happy about that). But when I look at my art and just a simple vid like this, I feel like I've got no talent actually and I've got no where to go...

[@bribearly9870]

Your drawings and tutorials are amazing! Keep drawing and I'll keep drawing :)

[@high0ntayl0r]

this is the most amazing thing ive ever watched

[@jenniferbrook1720]

This is very advanced but I love seeing your process thanks for this video

[@patriciahowarth9234]

Sophie, This is stunning, I loved your colouring from start to finish, the shading and dimension you have achieved here is fantastic. Thank you. Lots of love from Patricia xx

[@aranzazuorange]

Sophie,you are a TRUE manga artist.

[@robinjohnsen8487]

Sophie, I love the way you color yor drawings! ☺️☺️☺️

[@purpleliciousX]

you r awesome keep drawing sophie chan glad u r back

[@WhispersSweet]

I love the skin colors you used, I find you have to put those three down really fast otherwise it doesn't blend right. Tricky, but you really pulled it off!

[@44Anifreak44]

They are high quality alcohol based markers the are available in over 300 colors. They are very popular considering how easy they blend together, and how smoothly their color goes on paper. They are proffesional markers and they work really well. You can buy sets of them online since its cheaper. (and they are rather expensive. around 70-80 dollars a set)

[@softmeow4810]

you can draw adorable faces and your coloration is one of the best i've ever seen!! but when it comes to proportions you still have to learn right? a tip: the hands are always as big as the face are keep drawing you're awesome!!

[@ayylmao884]

It's really good I love it and the sound track is stuck in my head as well

[@belethi7439]

sophie chan is the best!!!:D

[@wholesome4028]

you're an amazing artist, not only with the coloring but with the drawing itself looks great

[@derrumbate5688]

This is probably the sixth time I watched this and I find it so inspiring.

[@reusconscientia6995]

Ikr

[@Thenolyta185]

You probably should safe up and buy more at the same time. It is smart to look and ask around for a cheap shop. It is nice to start with atleast 2 shades of every colour.

[@matina6878]

Hai @Sophiechan90! When you did the bonus step with the white out, i suggest using a solid white jell pen instead! Just my prefrence though.. Keep up the awesome work!

[@HumanoidEuphoria]

Alrighty thank you! :) I will have to start saving up for those! It's been my goal to color my arty perfectly in that way.

[@angelbeezzz]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@maitp]

They do! Just go to any Eckerley's art store. They stock all Copic colours. They're quite pricey though, $9.95 for each Sketch marker.

[@5421723]

i really like your videos. You inspired me into becoming a better artist. i am from Iraq too and I know how you feel my parents don't support my dream but its still my favorite hobby. keep posting videos because your talents are amazing and am sure your manga will do great :)

[@lauralopez1847]

you are soooo good! PLEASE do a hair tutorial! I love the way you draw the hair!

[@rafaelleonardo7728]

It helps a lot even for digital artists. Thank you so much.

[@RonjaMango]

I just got my first set of copic markers. Can't wait to try them! :D

[@Sophia-wf4no]

I can't wait to get copic pens! Their really expensive in New Zealand but still awesome! My mom said she will get it for me for my birthday

[@thedarknessofnana]

If you're a beginner, I'd say go for the Tombow markers that are cheaper but close to the quality of copic markers. They are also double tipped; one end is a small like a sharpie, and the other is a soft brush tip like copics. They are really good for you to learn how to use them before investing $6 per marker on copics. . . Tombow's are only about $3 per marker individually, unless you buy I set. I bought the Portrait Palette set of 10.

[@Becca-UK]

I've ordered 3 copic sketch markers, the 3 you used for skin as I loved the look of these colours :-)

[@aimeelee8388]

I would love to read your manga! I hope you finish it soon!

[@KatyaXx0]

the expression of the girl u drew is the same I had when i watched this video .... simply stunning !!!!!!!!!

[@tryingtodraw646]

Am I the only one that rewatches this video for the music? Sophie-can your such a great artist (you also have a nice taste in music lol)

[@hvvryijjzdkk2033]

Your drawing style looks so beautiful! Very...shojo! ^ ^

[@funnyhdp]

refined technique, teacher! beautiful color drawing

[@ShadowMenace1]

Very nicely done! Very nicely done !

[@reikohattori14]

Hello! I just wanted to let you know I love all of your videos and you have inspired me so much. Thank you sophie

[@neko9141]

I got my copics today, this was very helpful, thank you so much!

[@TacNguyen]

I'm so enchanted by you XD your an awesome artist!

[@allysonmaroney9758]

So talented i am so glad I found you on KZbin!

[@unknownunknown-gg6uo]

omg you are so good.I really want copic markers so I am saving up for some

[@kevinmikhail583]

Thanks for your tutorial ! It help me a lot to shade my drawings :)