COPICS FOR BEGINNERS - PART 1 of 5 - Video

[@JollyOl]

I can just look at these Copics and be happy. XD

[@LeanneLandArt]

They’re definitely part of my happy place, on my desk! ☺️💕

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

Jewel Same! My magpie DNA is killing my wallet.

[@robinsue97]

I love copic litterly just bought some

[@LeanneLandArt]

They’re so nice to work with - happy colouring! 😊

[@sparkingclarity5023]

Wow, was this ever helpful! and I'm only on part 1. I spent 2 hours reorganizing my papers once I learned all of this! Excellent video, Leanne!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found the video helpful - having the right paper can make a big difference! 😊

[@job3687]

Shop Leanne .

[@julieL7773]

No one I have watched so far has ever shown just how different the Copic markers lay down on the different types of paper. Thank you, this was so helpful. I look forward to the remainder of the five-part series!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you for the feedback, I’m so glad you found the examples helpful. Happy colouring! ☺️

[@em-mq8oq]

My copics just came in the mail today. This video was really helpful, I never knew where to start when I opened the package. Thank you for all the advice Leanne!

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s very exciting! Thank you so much for the feedback - have fun with your new markers! ☺️

[@em-mq8oq]

:D

[@ThrowawaytheRatman]

Mine are coming in in a couple days.

[@gloriakoch4764]

@@ThrowawaytheRatman Cool!

[@aliceadler4569]

Thank you. I was afraid to get started. PS - a “normal” pack of paper is a “ream” of 500 sheets. If it is a thicker paper (i.e., 100 lb weight) a ream may be 250 sheets.

[@NickFerry]

14:09 - "a collector of things" - I had a ferret and she liked collecting things like fruit loops - too cute!

[@brookeiseppi4963]

I recently (by recently I mean today) bought some copics sketch and ciao and I’m really existed to get started and your videos are helping me understand 😁

[@LeanneLandArt]

That is SO exciting! :D Have fun with your new Copic markers - happy colouring! ☺️

[@ilygothy]

Excited*

[@janecarlo3916]

Great video, I’ve bought some Copic Classic markers for my myself but thinking to give them to my niece who has some serious health issues. I’m hoping to sit down with her and show her how to use them and help her to relax. She is very good at anime, these pens will be more versatile and allow the colours to burst from the page. They are so different to what she normally uses. Wish me luck!

[@LeanneLandArt]

That's such a sweet gesture to share your Copics with your niece! ❤️ If she does enjoy drawing anime, they would be perfect for her. They're so luxurious to use, the blends look so seamless with them. I'm sure she will love sharing that time with you. 😊

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Excellent video thanks. I've been getting on well with Ohuhu marked pads. 120 lb/200gsm also well worth trying.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much - that's a great recommendation! 😊

[@betcooper582]

Thanks for this helpful video. Wish I had seen this some time back as I have literally wasted money on cardstock. Look forward to Video # 2

[@histerp51]

Thank you Karen for this video.. I’m new to Copics but have many, and I have watched many videos on this but your gentle voice and details really have taught me a lot, and I can’t wait to Color more for cardmaking.. hugs

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found the video helpful, and it helped to give some inspiration! Happy colouring! 😊

[@Dp-design]

I just discovered Copic markers. So excited to get started AFTER I watch your videos. Thank you!

[@LeanneLandArt]

:) They’re absolutely wonderful, and blend so beautifully! I’m sure you’ll really like them. Thanks for watching the videos - happy colouring!

[@piedaderudman6043]

That was very helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@mamamargieskitchen903]

Thanks so much. I just purchased my first set of Copic markers and this helped me to choose the paper I will use for my first drawing

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s awesome, I’m glad it was helpful! Enjoy your new Copics! 😊

[@cultistoddish]

omg LOZ Windwaker! I love that illustration!

[@LeanneLandArt]

+AgitatedOrphan :) Thanks - The koroks are pretty cute!

[@dominiguat]

Thank you!!!! I learned a lot here😁😁😁

[@LeanneLandArt]

I’m glad the videos were helpful! Happy colouring! ☺️

[@denisemacnab4824]

I have just watched all of your comics for beginners videos and you have taught me so much! Thank you for your insight - it has helped me a lot of deciding what I should choose first.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much for the kind comments and feedback! I’m so glad you found the videos helpful and were able to find some insight from them. Copics are so much fun - happy colouring! 😊💕

[@AngieTournado45]

Hi I'm a new artist ❤ I'm still learning to draw, i have some art work im also working ,on my own comic and my own character's thanks i use my sketch pad.

[@regenabrooks4327]

FYI - Copics can be used on glossy papers. You can great effects because of the fact that the inks sit on top of the paper. They're great to use on any non-porous surface. I use them on ceramic tiles and glass too.

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s a really cool tip - I never thought to use them on ceramic tiles or glass! 😊

[@regenabrooks4327]

The best part about using them on the tiles is, if you’re not happy with it, the inks can be wiped off pretty much completely with just alcohol. They have to be glazed tiles for that to work. I’ve made magnets and pins with the small tiles that come in sheets. I’ve done the same with dominoes too.

[@pam14321]

Hi, I’m pretty old to be venturing into copic markers but I’m very keen to give them a try, I’ve looked at the sets but not a clue which one a beginner would find most useful, I mostly card make, again quite late to that party too😊 so from what I can tell the sketch markers might work well but the choice of colours baffles me. Could you give me a few tips on what colours I’d find useful, either as a set of say 12? Thank you 😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

Hi Pam - thank you for watching! I've been thinking about your comment, which is why I didn't reply right away. I think you're never too old to start something new, and it could surprise you! 😊 I only just started drawing a few years ago, and I'm surprised at where it's taken me. And trying new art supplies is always fun! It might be best to take a look at the cards you've already created and see if there's some common colours you use a lot. For me, I used a lot of pastels when I was starting out, and coloured a lot of animals so I found the skin tones pack to be a good starting point. Until I was able to build up my collection I mixed the Copics I had with Spectrum Noir markers my sister had let me borrow. I slowly replaced her markers with new Copics until I had a full set that worked for the colour palette I liked to use. If you're able to get a light + medium shade of a colour you like, or a medium + darker shade of a colour you like you can use that to create some blends to get a 3D look with shadows, and that is the best way to build your colour palette I found. As for a set, I really like the Pale Pastel's set because it comes with a light + medium of 3 colours (blue, purple and yellow). It's a 6-marker pack. And then the skin tones also have 6 shades of brown, which I found good for colouring animals and people. Again though, it would depend on what colours you find you use the most. I would start there. I hope this helps!

[@pam14321]

Shop Leanne ohh thank you! That’s wonderful and has definitely given me some really useful advice, thank you again. 😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

No worries at all. I’m so glad I was able to help! Happy colouring! 😊

[@kristincarron4893]

Thank you so much for making this video series, it was so helpful!

[@LeanneLandArt]

+Kristin Carron Thank YOU so much for the great video suggestion! I guess it turned into a few videos, but I really enjoyed sharing the things I've learned along my Copic journey. Hopefully it helped to answer some questions for you too! 😊

[@gtroyaum33]

Kristin sister

[@almaortiz3271]

Lovely voice, excellent teacher - Thank you.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much for the sweet comments! 😊💕

[@patriciajones5907]

Thank you for a wonderful first Copic tutorial! Can you use copics to color in the coloring book you mentioned? Looks like a great way to start coloring!

[@gosiatko]

Thank you for this video! Very useful. I used to use worse or better quality of normal copic paper for copics. Recently I've started to use W.H.Smith paper 135gsm which is alright - it behaves a tad different with copics than a copy paper, but it's all about practice. After this video, I've decided to try out Neenah as I draw in manga style and so care greatly about very smooth blending . Hopefully that's the right one x

[@LeanneLandArt]

Yes, I would definitely recommend the Neenah paper! It’s great for blending and won’t eat up as much of your market ink as a regular paper would. Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@gosiatko]

@@LeanneLandArt Thank you! I've just purchased it for a trial. It's pretty thick and looks white and sleek. We'll see how it works with copics ;)

[@callycatus]

Thankyou so much !

[@lhawkins40]

Thank you so much video is very helpful and demystifies using these markers!

[@LeanneLandArt]

I'm happy you found the videos a help - the markers are so fun to use, they blend so nicely. Thank you for the feedback! :)

[@theaterhobo]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ColorMeStudio]

The cards that you created are incredible!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! 😊💕

[@margarethouse9128]

Just foundyour you tube ,very helpful, thank you, from NZ

[@LeanneLandArt]

+Margaret House Thanks so much for checking out my videos, I’m glad you’re finding them helpful. Have a wonderful day! 😊

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

So happy I found your channel. Great video. Will be checking out more videos. I did subscribe to your channel. Have a great day!!!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for the kind comments! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😊💕

[@chelseabailey4836]

Your art is amazing!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much! 😊💗

[@deborahsanders8564]

Great class! I look forward to parts 2-5! Do you, by the way, have on-line classes?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! 😊 I only share my tutorials on KZbin right now but I have been considering some more focused instructional videos on something like SkillShare - is there anything specific you'd like to see? Thanks for watching!

[@janballew7093]

Thanks so much for this info!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@okboomer1581]

I love marker paper it’s good copic markers are perfect on it

[@LeanneLandArt]

What brand of marker paper do you use? I’d love to check it out!

[@okboomer1581]

I use casin

[@okboomer1581]

Canson

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

THANK YOU THANK YOU Just fell in love with card making and learning plus coloring. This is awesome! I love your coloring of your stamp sets if you can share that brand and where to purchase. Thanks again:-)

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thanks so much Debbie! I'm so happy you were able to find the videos and are finding them helpful. I had a lot of questions when I was starting out too so I thought it would be useful to put all those answers into a video series. Most of my stamps are Lawn Fawn brand (my fav). If you check out the Simon Says Stamp website they have a lot of different brands and supplies for cardmaking as well. bit.ly/2FnN9U0 Have fun! :)

[@skylersouthwick1298]

Can you do a video on how to blend with paints? I'm a good artist sketch wisely but once I add paint it ruins it because I dont know how to blend paint and add depth

[@LeanneLandArt]

I'd love to create a video that would help out with that. Would you be able to clarify a few details for what you're hoping to see? Are you looking to blend paints with your Copics, or would a separate video be helpful about just blending paints in general? What type of paints are you working with, I'm assuming maybe watercolour or gouache? Thanks for the video suggestion! 😊

[@debschoen5581]

Hello. I am so glad I found your channel. Great info. Do you know if the Neenah paper will go thru a printer ?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! ☺️ I have 90lb Neenah paper and I’ve put it through my printer many times. I usually only put one piece in the paper tray at a time but I’ve never had a problem printing on it. Happy colouring!

[@randomw33b2]

Hi this was really helpful, would just a plain colouring book just be printer paper?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! Typically a colouring book would be more close to printer paper, perhaps sometimes a bit thicker. They can vary. But most of the time they're likely a grade above printer paper.

[@randomw33b2]

Shop Leanne ok, thank you 😁

[@cyngyn1675]

So helpful thank you.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much for the feedback! 😊

[@milissas.8364]

Hi! Love your videos, could you do a video on buying 2 or 3 markers that blend good together? Thank you

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thanks so much - that’s a great suggestion! Thank you for the video idea, and for watching! 😊

[@milissas.8364]

@@LeanneLandArt You're very welcome! I've watched lots of videos before starting and I love yours the best.. I just don't know really what colors blend the best together.. It would be nice to know.. Thank you.

[@skylersouthwick1298]

Um, acrylics and ya just regular paint. That would be amazing thank you

[@Thaiti30]

Thank you so much for your tutorial on the copies. Have you tried the Michaels card stock in white in 110lbs? That's also a great price as well. 😉😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you for watching - I'm so glad the videos were helpful! I haven't checked out that card stock yet, but thanks for the suggestion! I'm at Michael's quite a bit (probably more than I need to be - haha) but I'll keep my eye open for it!

[@pamhatch160]

Hi Thaiti30 :) I use Michaels 110 paper. I really like it too. It blends well and I use my coupons.

[@galinabarko334]

Can you tell me please what brand of topic markers you use? Should I use alcohol-based markers?

[@LeanneLandArt]

I use Copic markers almost exclusively. I find the colour blends I get with them are the smoothest of any I’ve tried and I like the refillable system. I hope this helps! 😊

[@resahsattic123]

Very informative!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! ☺️💕

[@alexstar7013]

Btw this is hella late into the discovery of this video, but how is staples cardstock more expensive than the solar white? Neenah cardstock is usually between 16-20 dollars, unless you get the premium classic crest. Also ream (250) of staples cardstock should be around the same price of the Neenah cardstock. By definition, wouldn’t canson marker paper be cheaper?

[@g1984AF]

Bristol paper would be amazing

[@trinabarnes9160]

I use Georgia Pacific 110 lb cardstock from Walmart. It costs about $6-7 a pkg. How do you think that compares for use with Copic Markers?

[@LeanneLandArt]

I haven't used the Georgia Pacific paper, although it would be worth trying. It's more so designed for printing on but it does seem similar to the Staples brand card stock that I use and it works well with the Copics. If you do give it a try, let me know what you think!

[@milissas.8364]

Hi, I can't find the copic chart to print? I thought I saw one somewhere lol, Thank you

[@LeanneLandArt]

I have a link posted in my community tab - you can find it here: bit.ly/blank-copic-chart Happy colouring! 😊

[@bobby27a]

what if you don't have any other paper except watercolor and plain printer paper and can't afford to go out at the moment because of COVID then which one is preferred in the both of these

[@LeanneLandArt]

These are not great choices 😊 but if I had to choose, I'd pick printer paper. Watercolour paper is meant to be absorbent (to hold water) so it will use more ink from your marker to make an impression. A mixed media or cardstock would be better though.

[@BUNNIFER10]

How much are the Neenah and Strathmore mixed Medium

[@pollyweinmann5082]

Have you tried Express-It card stock?

[@LeanneLandArt]

No, I haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet but I have heard good things about it.

[@xiaoqinggao7304]

How can I have a class of marker painting drawing?

[@donnaherbignat9457]

Heh Leanne. Great demo. On the video you have Neenah 80 lb. but in your link you have Neenah 60. I’m new at copic and wondered which to get. Thanks.

[@donnaherbignat9457]

Whoops. Actually you link is Neenah 40 #. Hmmm?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Sorry for the confusion. Both would work. If you’re looking for final art pieces to keep, I would recommend the heavier weight. I will add a link to the description for the 80lb as well (thanks for noticing that!). The Neenah cardstock is beautiful for blending Copics with, and I love how crisp the white colour of the paper is. I hope this helps! 😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

Neenah 80lb Solar White Card Stock bit.ly/2WkMGJr

[@Ian-rf5pt]

I have 12 markers as of right now

[@LeanneLandArt]

That's a great start!

[@dazaiosamu5856]

does copic markers works on manga paper?💖

[@LeanneLandArt]

I'm not familiar with manga paper, but I would assume it's built to handle alcoholic markers as I believe most manga is drawn using markers. You may want to double-check the information on the cover to make sure it will support markers or mixed media.

[@norahrobbins3203]

I have an Artists Loft sketchbook with pretty thick paper, it still bleeds, but not as much as the printer paper. Is it okay?

[@LeanneLandArt]

It may be the thicker paper that’s hiding how much ink the paper is absorbing. A coated paper would be best or a mixed media paper type.

[@kitse_xiii8334]

Would Strathmore's 400 series sketch paper be ok with Copics?

[@LeanneLandArt]

It seems the sketch paper is primarily for dry media (pencils, charcoal, pastels, etc.). You could try it although I would worry it would absorb too much of the marker ink. The Strathmore Mixed Media paper would be a better option.

[@backup-ct1zy]

I use photo paper

[@theoryartstudio8341]

☹ in my country only cartilage paper and printer paper available i can't use marker properly

[@dogegames4467]

Where did you buy that chart?

[@LeanneLandArt]

It’s the official Copic Marker chart - you can download it from their website for free. I also have a link in the video description if you’d like to download a copy to print.

[@Neaton423]

Shop Leanne Coptic markerchart

[@igapaterska3544]

I have a question, can you illustrate on card stock?

[@LeanneLandArt]

You can! I’ve used Staples brand cardstock before and it works decently. You just want to make sure the card stock isn’t too absorbent otherwise it will use up a lot of your marker ink. You should be able to easily tell because your colouring will spread outside of the area you colour, especially if you’re colouring up to a fine line. If you find the ink bleeds beyond the line then it may be a bit too absorbent.

[@igapaterska3544]

@@LeanneLandArt Thanks for the answer, I'm having some trouble picking between Winsor and Newton and the cardstock. I was wondering which one would be better.

[@LeanneLandArt]

I’m not very familiar with the Winsor & Newton. If it’s a mixed media cardstock then it should be okay to try.

[@igapaterska3544]

@@LeanneLandArt It's actually only marker paper

[@LeanneLandArt]

In that case it should be even better. I haven’t tried their paper but I’ve been using their watercolour paints and they’re a really good quality. If you do give it a try you’ll have to let me know what you think. 😊

[@RobertRodriguez-cr2dy]

can you send me a link for the color chart

[@LeanneLandArt]

A printable Copic chart is available here: etsy.me/3LqjwSp 😊

[@TweetsIsBoss]

Has anyone tried the Canson Mixed Media sketchbook with Copics? I want to get one once I finish my sketchbook :o

[@asbestoscider]

Rebekah Deer they’re okay, but since it’s mixed media paper they will suck your markers

[@finchgould6538]

I've read some good things from people using Canson mixed media for their Copics. Mixed media paper may suck your markers dry, but you can refill your Copic marker about ten times with one refill marker. . Many people (established manga artists ,too) use mixed media paper or Bristol paper when using Copics since sketchbooks especially for markers come with their own problems. There's only one way to find out what your preference is and that is to try some different paper yourself. Canson also sells marker paper!

[@BUNNIFER10]

Where do you buy Neenah paper

[@LeanneLandArt]

I purchased mine on the Simon Says Stamp website. www.simonsaysstamp.com

[@okboomer1581]

I don’t get it

[@dragraceworld710]

I only have plain paper and paper with lines ;(

[@LeanneLandArt]

+Harvey plays msp Unfortunatley regular printer paper will absorb the ink out of your markers pretty quickly, and it makes it harder to get crisp lines. Although I have bought card stock at the dollar store - anything with some weight would be better to try. Perhaps test a few that you find, you could be surprised what works. It doesn’t always have to be the expensive paper - I’m quite happy with the Staples brand generic card stock, it holds up well. Happy crafting! 😊

[@dragraceworld710]

Shop Leanne ok

[@dragraceworld710]

Shop Leanne would a 400 paged 60gsm refill quality writing paper work I’m in wales swansea

[@LeanneLandArt]

+Harvey plays msp I feel anything under 100~ gsm would be too thin to hold the marker ink. Ideally you want something with a bit of weight to help hold the marker ink, and that will allow you to layer the colours to get the blending affect without the paper giving out. Hope this helps!

[@khediranightwatcher8190]

Me with only 38 markers🥲

[@LeanneLandArt]

🙂

[@noahsd]

You see I am on the other side of the spectrum. I come from a very wealthy family. Buying copics is no big deal. I also have a job and I am only 14. I can buy a set easily with just a few days of work. I thought oh if only I had the best art supplies. I would get better. No... It's from hard work. I am a manga artist so the color isn't even a part of my medium, yet I still thought I should buy them. Anyways hard work gets you to where you need to be. You can be good but be better than that. To anybody who wants to be a good artist, Your not gonna make it. If you really want it you won't let this stop you. If you really want it then You are that slim 98.86% who still won't get there. If YOU REALLY WANT IT AND YOU HAVE LOTS OF MONEY you are like 99% of people who won't make it. But if you are willing to give up everything for art. And you do it day and night you still won't make it! Unbelievable right? It's almost impossible to make it. So if you don't want it but NEED it, then become the best in your school or work area. Become the best in your town, become the best in your county, Become the best in your state, become the best in your country, then the best in your continent, then become the best in the world. Be that 0.002% who actually make it. You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul. What I say is true - anyone can be the good… but only the fearless can be great. - Chef Gusteau, Ratatouille

[@LeanneLandArt]

It's so true, that hard work and practice practice practice are the only way to get better. The art supplies you use are just a tool to help you achieve the result, but unfortunately they don't make you better. I'm also a firm believer that everyone is an artist and can be an artist. Art is subjective and lots of people like lots of different things. And with social media it's easier to share your art with many others and it's easier to find others who like what you share. ❤️