【HOW TO COPIC】Ultimate Marker Guide

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[@taynannataly686]

"Looks almost like a pokeball" best definition to draw pupils

[@Lirey]

I can't unsee it now

[@wheredayokokogodokutah285]

"I caught you at first sight" could be something a Pokémon lover would say to the other Pokémon lover they have a crush on

[@drawinglikeasir]

Personal opinion, but I think colouration is definetely your biggest 'forte', as it were 👏😁

[@LaovaanArt]

Danke dir 😊🙏

[@yukijiuwu1408]

Laovaan 😲 Woah you know german words *really surprise

[@da_zuma2320]

Aber Marcel, warum schreibst du denn in Englisch ?

[@User-hj9hi]

Yukiji Nakamura laovaan ist deutsch

[@LaovaanArt]

Ich schreib auch üblicherweise englisch, einfach weil das hier so standardsprache ist :D

[@skymikko8294]

Idk why I'm watching this - i don't even have markers

[@chriso.o5419]

Sky Mikko lol me. same

[@shizotypical]

I only have the cheapest touch markers with no brush tip so can't use most of the described techniques >< but I think I'll try the bleaching-with-blender trick, it looks cool and kinda...magical?

[@angelarafael9875]

Me too dude XD

[@-.Cherry-]

Sameeee

[@Neoxish]

Lol me too....

[@LaovaanArt]

phew, who is in for some 20 minutes marker realness 😘 in case you dont understand everything I say (due to heavy german accent for example 😆), you can turn on the subtitles. There you can also find all the copic numbers I used during the tutorial :) Let me know if you have suggestions for other topics I should cover :D

[@katenaru0360]

I have been in 1hour and 37 min of copic videos v:

[@sploogecarp814]

You should do a tutorial or a video of tips for realistic watercolor paintings. :3

[@kazvy]

Thank you for the subtitles, since english is not my native lenguage, it helps a lot! You are the best teacher, i've have, keep being awesome! love your art!

[@matchaanad5693]

Laovaan thank you so much for this lengthy guide!! ❤️

[@lawrinthedeamon1692]

Honestly it's easyest for me to understand your "german accent" compared to the british accent that one of my english teacher had (he had a very pronunced british accent and i understood nothing in class . In your videos i usually understand 90% that what you are saying so i think it's good )

[@Just.Celeste]

Every single one of your medium classes is so gold and thorough and teaches me so much. Thanks so much!

[@stanb-project2347]

6:38 uses the whole goddamn role xD

[@jelly_josss2403]

Stan B-Project I thought it was a sponge BAHHAHA💀💀💀

[@-zephyressence-2018]

The alcohol marker video I've been searching for!!!

[@tajeemcmuffin]

Aaaaand here go my "i-cant-draw-god-why-he-is-so-awesome" depression again.

[@mirabb]

oof i feel ya

[@winterr2916]

You CAN draw. just keep going and don't give up. Also, there's no such thing as an ugly or crappy drawing.

[@samfisher3575]

@@winterr2916 lol what are you, an art therapist?

[@wheredayokokogodokutah285]

Don't give up!

[@snuckies3009]

Tajee I know how it feels

[@starlightdust2469]

As a person who prefers to work and learn efficiently, this video is PERFECT. This was basically all the info that I needed about the Copics in just 1 video, without making any explanation unnecessarily long. These 20 min of video are gold.

[@maryl.5984]

The airbrush is a really cool way to "color" backgrounds and fill in large spaces.

[@MoistCrumpet]

An update from my previous comment - I actually went to the shops today and bought a pack of 500 sheets of printer paper for $4 AUD. That’s very cheap for that much paper. And when I tried it out, it worked surprisingly well. The ink didn’t bleed through the paper as much as I thought it would. Of course it does bleed a little bit since its just ordinary printer paper, but it’s still pretty easy to work with. The colours blend together so much easier. With blending card I had to work harder with the blending, with printer paper it only takes a few strokes for it to work as I want it to. Now I’ll be saving so much money!

[@zim6622]

This video is quite useful because I just got alcohol markers. Thanks Laovaan!

[@kyubey3011]

Your medium guides are some of my favourites. They're both informative and simple and you can tell that you're well practiced in the mediums you cover. I always feel like I learned something.

[@hydrangeyes2170]

It was suprising to know you used just regular copy paper! With the bleeding and thing. The only paper I found that could handle markers and never bleed was rendr, its abit up there in prices (I think $12? For their medium sized sketchbook) but I found any paper that doesn't bleed after the 20th time of going over the layers is pretty worth it.

[@karuno9721]

Hydrangeyes I think it really depends on the technique that you are using. With his method you actually want the colors to bleed so he actually can use printer paper :3

[@hydrangeyes2170]

[Runo] ooooohhhhh Xd I see now~

[@caleighjohnson5543]

I actually think he was using card stock. If you look at when he holds it up (I dunno the time stamp) it’s quite stiff. card stock still bleeds like printer paper, but won’t tear as easily. It’s also cheep. For five bucks you can get 300 sheets. Of course, I could be completely wrong. But I have used card stock with my markers and it works really well. I highly recommend it.

[@karuno9721]

Well on the package it is saying that it is printer paper "perfekt für den Druck von Text und Grafik". Which means "perfect for printing text and grafics" and another big thing is that literally the Heading is saying Papier 90g and well 90g is really just a little bit thicker than cheap printer paper, [80g]. But yeah I heard that the Hammermill Cardstock should be really good. Edit: If you are talking about the paper at 6:18 then it is actually watercolor paper, cardstock is much much smoother than the paper he showed there.

[@wolfiegirl_scribbles9987]

My 2 favorite things in one Chanel. Anime art and a guy with an accent :3

[@lyumilly6424]

Ich finde es einfach klasse wie du verschiedene mittel verwendest in einem video :) du hast digital drin, du zeigst uns buntstifte und die Kombination auch mit wasserfarben - einfach ein gewaltiges Dankeschön an euch beide, das editing ist auch klasse geworden !

[@user-tn9kq3mm3v]

3:36 lol das ist funny

[@friendscoffey.1416]

Wai this is just gorgeous! You are nice to listen to and really nice to look at how you draw. 💖

[@chrombled2129]

.opp

[@jacquelinem382]

If you would have told me before today that printer paper makes good marker paper... I guess I have to give it a shot 😨 thank you for this extensive video, I've been really wondering how to really get tight blending in with these markers. My mind is blown!!!

[@shmee3560]

Many people don’t know this, but my mom who was a fashion designer taught me how to use copic colorless blenders. Don’t use the blenders on top, instead start with it. Use it all over the area and then while it is still wet, layer the colors on top of it.

[@versaneo7355]

That hair! One day I’ll be that good (I hope)

[@sploogecarp814]

Thanks so much! I always love how organized these videos are! :)

[@buttonsforbooks]

I've been using markers for a few years now and yet watching this gave me so many new ideas for what I could do with my art and how I can use them! This was very informative and inspiring and a real pleasure to watch!

[@anavargas883]

Thank you so much! This was a long awaited video, but it was totally worth it! I especially love how you really slow down and take it step-by-step, even including the marker numbers. You don't have to worry about your accent! I think you communicate beautiful! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@nublock5000]

I've been considering getting a set of Ciaos and decided to watch some KZbin videos to see what all the fuss was all about. Watching you do that illustration convinced me that I should get some. Thank you for the information and inspiration!

[@aeonamuse]

Ahhhhhhh, this has been most helpful! It’s always good to know traditional items as well

[@witchslyer4207]

i just wanna say this was really helpful, thank you for giving so much detail

[@icywater5733]

You’re so inspiring! Thank you for drawing the way you do

[@flamingofight]

Unglaublich interessantes und detailliertes Video ♥ Vielen Dank für den hervorragenden Einblick. Ich freue mich schon, wenn meine Copics endlich ankommen :D

[@lollolz9357]

I’m getting into copics and alcohol markers and this video is one of the best and most informative video!!

[@alanmauriciomoralesascenci2132]

i really loved the explanation, nice guiding, voice and talent. thanks for the video!

[@caellerenri774]

Your video has given me more practical and useful advice than all the other copic videos I've watched, I'm simply amazed ❤ especially the lineart, I've been having that issue whenever I used my copic markers. Would love to see more tips and tricks!

[@noahfan8878]

Wow, der Regenbogen-look ist richtig cool! Ich hab das schon häufiger gesehen und mich gewundert wie das gemacht wird! Danke für die Erklärung!

[@Lexouchan]

Your copic technique and end results are really breathtaking ! But If have to say that printer paper and marker paper are not the only 2 options for copic and alcohol markers works. For lots of blending and layering I suggest Bristol paper or Manga paper (like the Deleter BK). They are thicker and smoother than printer paper and because they are less porous they prevent bleeding (so wayyy less cleanup involved ). I also love to mix colored pencils with copics.

[@worldcitizen9048]

Thank you for all the work you put into this video! It’s super helpful!

[@asiladust]

Omg yes. I needed this. Thank you Laovann 😭 Your art is great btw.

[@abigailep333patton3]

the way you used the dark to light technique on the hair looks amazing. ill have to try it out right away!!

[@matttheman8745]

Amazing video! Super helpful and it’s always nice to see your art too!

[@d4fn1s]

Very thorough video, very clear and excellent description of the techniques you’re using. Kudos!

[@janam5646]

YOU ARE SO AWESOME!! I watched the whole video and it’s like woah even tho i just have like 11 markers and can’t blend like this but i love this and I’m gonna try and use every single tip when I buy more shades! ^_^

[@indigofast4573]

This was perfect timing for me since I’ve been starting to use copics. Thanks for the video, it showed me a lot of details and techniques to consider!

[@youtubeisentertaining585]

This was so helpful! Thank you for making this video, you make using them look so easy!

[@RenDrawsWarbirds]

Thank you so much for this lesson! I started using copic markers a couple of years back, and they've been my favourite medium since. This was very helpful, and definitely had some new techniques I'll be looking forward to trying out!

[@anastaziaghamilton]

I love the look and feel the airbrush tool gives :O. Thank you for this video. I am a beginner user of copic markers so this was awesome lesson.

[@nattan3565]

凄い上手！！😳✨神絵師ですねっ！あなたの絵に惚れました！Berrygood！🙌💕💕

[@nikamiyoshi7430]

Wirklich informatives und anschauliches Video ^^! Ich finde es unfassbar toll von dir, dass Du Dir die Mühe machst in den Videos auf Englisch zu sprechen, damit es mehr Leute verstehen können =).

[@dragonfeesh8358]

I recently got a copic set as a gift and this video REALLY helped me out! Thanks so much as usual

[@thekitsune813]

I always love seeing u explain how to color markers and keeps me inspired to keep drawing!❤😍

[@jenthulhu]

So helpful! I'll be watching this again in the future as my skills expand. Thank you!

[@angorianka]

Oh man, this is so great. I tend to do the majority of my art digitally, but when I doodle in my sketchbook (for fun, practice and experimentation), markers and colored pencils are my favorites to work with. It used to be watercolors on top of outliners, but over time I kept gravitating to markers. I'm at a point where I'm considering investing into alcohol markers, or if I find out that water based ones can make nice gentle shading effects too, I'll get all the ZIGs ever xD (I love those). But, just, wow. I never realized how smoooth and beautiful marker art can look like! This is so great, I'm so excited!!!

[@PinkWytchBytch]

Thank you for this video, it’s so helpful! My husband surprised me with a large set of Copics and as my first copic experience I want to make sure I handle them with care

[@titanking5956]

This sounds so sweet💙

[@switchbladedesigns7752]

I found this video extremely helpful and your artwork is amazing! 🙂

[@mitsuntsun1716]

Ich bin einfach nur fasziniert. Gerade von deiner Technik für Haut. Zwar sehe ich hier, wie du es machst und trotzdem wirkt das so "unreal". Als könnte mein HIrn nicht verstehen, dass aus den Farben so ein Farbspiel entstehen kann, was so gut aussieht xD Irgendwann versuche ich das mal, gerade das mit dem "rainbow" Haaren. Das sieht mega gut aus! Cooler Guide! :)

[@electricsutando4119]

Thank you a lot for this! 🙏 I really do hope to get past this line-art-only phase and start adding some color into my works! Thank you!!

[@teenafilosa6391]

Thank you so much! I am just starting to use more markers in my drawings and this was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@LenaDick]

Oh man, ich dachte immer Ciaos sind nicht nachfüllbar :o Deswegen hab ich sie nie benutzt :'D Waren mir immer zu schade haha, jetzt werden sie wieder benutzt! Toll, dass du dir immer so viel Mühe mit den Videos machst!

[@ShujiWakahisa]

Oh my gosh this tutorial is beautiful! So is the art

[@kimikosamajd5363]

Iv been using Promarkers for about 3 years now, only recently brought my first copics but I only used them a hand full of times and I always wondered how people achieve such a smooth airbrush effect on skin, and now I know lol My drawings are full body so I can't get so much detail even if I do figure it out myself but thanks for the tips! :3 Also other alternative markers: Spectrum Noir (expensive), Chameleon (Expensive because of gradient feature, can make literally any colour combo and they blend beautifully) and Touchfive (Cheap as chips and perfectly good for beginners with at least 168 colours)

[@hisashi660]

Why don't you give classes on skillshare? :D that'll be awesome!! ♥

[@ItsAMeMilkTea]

I found your video so satisfying I was smiling throughout. You got yourself a sub. Beautiful art accompanied by a wonderful voice x3

[@robinchilde3890]

I really like the idea of adding orange and blue to give the hair a rainbow-like look! Never thought of that before!

[@steffy23456]

This video helped me out of a lot back in the day. Now I sent this to a relative that wants to use markers as well

[@gloom0259]

Buying a preowned copic lot with these skintone colors! Cant wait to learn to shade like this

[@PelvicGaming]

Fantastic tutorial. I learned so many ways to use the colorless blender because of you!! And I'm with you - I'm not a huge fan of the hard nibs myself. I've been slowly transitioning to Copics!

[@an_eg_creation]

Thanks you! I am just a baby beginner with markers and you are an inspiration!!

[@shutterbird13]

Awesome tips and information. Thank you so much.

[@sarahjain]

Thank you so much for making this video!iy really helps me a lot!

[@maxmyers6937]

i have been scouring the web for copic related tutorials lately and i have to say this is one of if not the best.

[@jonahmudlaff6576]

Dude very professional video. Very descriptive, easy to understand, and enjoyable!

[@Andromedae31]

So ein Video brauchte Ich jetzt! Dankeschön! Die Technik bei den haaren ist voll interessant :O Das werde Ich unbedingt ausprobieren! :D

[@murphy9154]

Loved your video!! I appreciate the time you take to make all your videos😍🙏

[@justinrowsell1059]

Yesss you posted another video XD ahhh its my birthday today and waking up to another video of yours is such a good present!!! It’s so well put together keep up the good work!!!

[@activemotionpictures]

Wow this is so useful! Thank you for sharing!

[@godlikebear7191]

I do adore Ur Artstyle so much. Pretty motivating to watch u draw.

[@animebnha1529]

Thank you sooo much I have been looking for stuff

[@xerosbeat]

i love your art style

[@sunshineyrainbows13]

That hair trick was amazing

[@PatTanuki]

incredible as always, thank you!

[@erdincuenal]

GRAPHMASTER sind echt gut. Das verblenden von zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Farben gelingt sehr soft.

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

I just ordered some copics today and while I knew most of this stuff, some of it was really useful. I especially liked the way you colored the hair. I'm definitely trying that next time.

[@slothsniper1236]

This video helped me a lot thank you for making it

[@MillieBee11]

Thank you Laovaan! I've been struggling to blend colours with my markers and now I know why.

[@greenhydra6394]

Finally!!!!!!!! A German art you tuber!! I’m so happy!!!!

[@unkreativboy8616]

Dank deinem Video kann ich endlich richtig kolorieren. Bis jetzt das beste Video was ich zum Kolorieren gesehen habe👍

[@sherliemaematthews]

Thank you very much. Your teaching ability is awesome! This tutorial is just what I needed!

[@natachagrau7724]

You're great!!! I love your drawings they are more than magnificent, there are no words to describe them!

[@list8469]

Man thank you agin!! You are a art god!!

[@salamaali4842]

I love your style, I IDOLIZE your art.

[@salamaali4842]

Ive been searching for you and i finally found you on youtube suggestions. 💚

[@Lucas-hk6gn]

I love your channel, I wish I could draw as good as you. you style is so cool, keep up the great content they are always such a help.

[@joehavasy]

Incredible. Thank you!!!

[@Dellirine]

Thank you for teaching about blender! I drew a lot of time with markers and month ago got copics for my birthday, now i'll try to include these tips and improve, thank you!^^

[@comfijoshi6043]

Thank you! This video was very thorough and informative.

[@rosezif]

Amazing tutorial thank you so much!!

[@shreyasaiiyer1243]

You make using them look so easy but whenever I try it turns into a massive disaster. You're really amazing. I love your work

[@makarm369]

That's really great 😚😍😍😍❤❤❤.. I'm.not copic user but u make me think about it seriously

[@leelokje]

This guy is just amazing. This purplish hue he uses in the hair and face is something I wouldn’t have thought of doing myself but I love the effect of it. I also really like the colors of the eyes! Note that the white part of the eyes is not white!

[@SsYochisS]

Exceptional and very qualitative video! Thank you !

[@ZodiacAngel]

So many markers!! The art is amazing!! Wish i could get better myself!!

[@Miss.Vaniilla]

Thanks soooo much for share this we loveee yoouuu your art is amazing!

[@IONE_the_Enby]

I just got 22 tombow ABT markers and I’m in love!!! I never liked the chisel tips on copic markers so the tombow was a great alternate! The tombow has a wonderful flexible brush tip, and a awesome fine nip for bullet journaling, outlining, and such! Plus they’re only 3.29!

[@muasmuro3953]

thank you for the blending tutorial