I Like Markers: Anime Expo 2009

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Anime Expo 2009

Today is the first day of Anime Expo and our booth looks great! We worked hard all day yesterday to set up the biggest, coolest Copic store you've ever seen. 900 square feet of Copic goodies all for sale.

Among the new things you'll be able to buy at the show:

12 New Sketch colors
They just arrive, fresh from Japan, and we are selling them here first. Get your set today!

New Airbrushing DVD
The Second DVD in our series just arrived, Copic Airbrushing for Comics. You can see a special promo video playing all week in our booth and pick up your copy today.

The first DVD in the series, Airbrushing for Papercrafting should be shipping in a few weeks, and the 3rd DVD is almost done, Airbrushing for Landscape Architecture. Be looking for all three this summer.

Workshops & Guests
I will be in the booth answering questions all week. Come and play, enter to win prizes, and get autographs from our guest artists. If you want to learn more about Copic coloring techniques I will be teaching two beginner workshops:

Friday, July 3rd, 2:45 pm in Workshop Room 1
Saturday, July 4th 3:30 pm in Workshop Room 1

Prizes
Every hour we will be doing a prize drawing. Get your name in the drawing- one ticket free with purchase. At the end of the day we'll have a big drawing. (Must be present to win). There are some really neat prizes you can win, from T-shirts, to special Anime Expo Banners, to markers and inking pens. Stop by for a chance to win!

I need to get going, but I hope to see you at the show!

6 comments:

Yvette said...: I would LOVE to be there... bummer! Have a great time!; July 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM
skyviewstamper said...: I wish a had a private jet - I would fly over there and get the new set of markers!!! I can't wait to get my set!!! I'm scouring to see who will list them first - I'm in!!!; July 3, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Micki said...: waaahaa, I wanna be there. Any chance the Expo would ever do an event in KC? LOL, one can wish, right?
Yup, hoping to find the new set, like skyviewstamper, am scouring the net.
Have fun & a happy & safe 4th of July holiday.; July 3, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Nora said...: Wish I were closer to LA - I'd love to get my hands on the new set of Pales. *sigh* Of course, my boys would be going ga-ga over the artists & quizzing them for anime techniques. *LOL*

Hope you get the main COPIC site up & running soon, so I can order (the last 2wks, it's been saying "bandwidth exceeded'). Be safe & have fun.
~hugs~; July 3, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Carolyn said...: Hey there! Great workshop today!
I'll be down at the booth, just look for the girl with no limbs :P haha; July 3, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Helga Marie Bee said...: wish I was there, have fun!; July 5, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Copic Glossary

Click here for the downloadable color matching chart.

ABS/Airbrush System- Copic Airbrush System. Works with either a compressor or Copic aircans. Uses either Sketch or Copic Markers. 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting

Alcohol Markers- Copic markers are alcohol (ethanol) based dye markers, that are known for being low-odor and giving smooth, vibrant colors. Since they are a dye, they will fade in bright lights, but they are acid free on most surfaces. Anything with alcohol in it will react with these inks. Any Copic marker type is refillable with replaceable tips. They will not cause paper to pill when going over it many times, nor will they dissolve photocopies.

Blender- The Copic Colorless Blender pen/ink. This is ethanol based and is not the same as blender pens from other companies. Used for fixing mistakes, making colors lighter and for special effects.

Booster- A needle that attaches to an ink bottle that makes it easier to refill dry or empty markers.

Ciao Marker- Round body Copic Marker. Super Brush nib/Medium Broad nib standard, Medium Round nib optional. Refillable. 144 colors. Cannot airbrush.

Color Family- The letter at the beginning of your color name (B, BV, V, RV, R, YR, Y, YG, G, E (earth), F (Florescent), Grays & Blacks: C (Cool Gray), N (Neutral Gray), T (Toner Gray), W (Warm Gray) 100 Black, 110 Special Black

Color Saturation- This is the first digit on a color name. Colors that are 00's, 10's, or 20's will be more vibrant (B05, G16, R29), while colors that are in the 70's, 80's or 90's have more gray added (B95, BG78, G94) and are closer to the neutral/earthy end of the color spectrum. Note: E (Earth) markers don't necessarily follow this rule.

Color Group- A sequential group of colors within one color family with the same first digit (i.e. E30, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E39) where numbers ending in 0 are the lightest and 9 is the darkest, also called Natural Blending Group

Copic Certification- These are classes for teachers, store owners, or designers who want to learn techniques and advanced tips on using Copic markers, Airbrushing, etc. for papercrafting. Each class is about 7 hrs, and will be held regionally. Check here for listings of upcoming classes.

Copic Marker- This is the original, square body-style marker. Standard Broad/standard fine nibs, 7 optional nibs. Refillable, holds the most ink to start with. 216 colors, empty markers available. Airbrush Compatible

Multiliner- Fine Line inking pens by Copic in 9 different sizes, 5 colors, plastic disposable body design. Pigment based, archival, acid free. Will not bleed with Copic markers (on non-glossy paper)

Multiliner SP- Fine line inking pens by Copic in 10 different sizes, 12 colors in two sizes. Aluminum body, refillable with replaceable tips. Pigment based, archival, acid free. Will not bleed with Copic markers (on non-glossy paper)

Opaque White- Thick white, waterbased paint applied with a brush after you are done coloring with markers. Used for adding highlights and accents into a completed picture.

Sketch Marker- The most popular marker type. Super Brush/Medium Broad nibs standard, Medium Round nib optional. 322 colors, empty markers available. Airbrush compatible- 2 spray patterns

Spica Glitter Pens - also called atyou Spica pens. These fun, pigment based pens are filled with micro glass flakes, giving a very subtle, elegant sparkle. Keep stored flat, though if they are giving you troubles, try storing them point down overnite.

Wide Marker- Large, background marker. Extra Broad nib standard, Broad calligraphy nib optional, 36 colors, empty markers available

Various Ink- Also called Refill Ink or Re-inkers. Each bottle holds 25 cc's of ink. 322 colors available, empty bottle for mixing custom colors also available. Great for making alcohol ink effects, such as Faux Stone or covering large areas. When you see streaking in your work it's time to refill. You can refill directly from your bottle of ink, or you can use a booster needle. Try not to overfill.
For refilling dry markers: Ciao- add 1 to 1.5 cc's ink Sketch- 2 cc's Copic 2-3 cc's Wide 3-4 cc's

Color Disclaimer

Colors on the screen do not match colors printed in color charts, and neither will match the marker colors in real life. To get a feel of what the colors will look like it's best if you get an actual color swatch.

To request a printed color chart, general catalog, Stamping with Copic Brochure, or Airbrushing with Copic Brochure you can e-mail orders@copicmarker.com (remember, printed charts aren't accurate)

Save a tree, get it digital!
For digital copies of the above brochures please look through the Copic Library. Don't see what you need? e-mail me at marianne@copicmarker.com

Check the library also for refilling guides, airbrushing set-ups, and other useful literature.

Books by Marianne Walker

Copic Coloring Foundations Series

These books are stand alone guides for anyone who wants to learn more tricks for coloring with their markers. All images to color are in the back of the book, along with color charts and guides. Each book is printed in English and Español SRP $9.95

• Coloring Flowers with Copic Markers

• Coloring Faces & Hair with Copic Markers

• Intro to Coloring With Copic Markers (Jan 2016)

• Coloring Cats & Dogs with Copic Markers (Jan 2016)

• Coloring Birds with Copic Markers (Spring 2016)

Shadows & Shading: A beginner's guide to lighting placement
This book is for teaching you where to accurately put shadows and highlights when coloring with any medium. Includes clear lighting guides to help you plan where to place your shadows & highlights. Distributed by Copic/Imagination International, Inc.

Copic Coloring Guide Series

Series by Marianne Walker & Colleen Schaan
4 books in the series. For papercrafters. Published by Annie's Attic

• Copic Coloring Guide Level 1: Basics
• Copic Coloring Guide Level 2: Nature

• Copic Coloring Guide Level 3: People

• Copic Coloring Guide Level 4: Finishing Touches

Check your local store for these books, otherwise they are available at many popular online retailers.