Friday, January 6, 2012

New Colors for 2012

358 Marker Colors
As many of you have noticed from our designers last week, we now have 12 new colors for 2012. This means that Copic Sketch markers and inks are now available in a whopping 358 colors!
I will be posting more information about these new colors, along with some illustrations later this week. Until then, you can drool over the luscious colors :). Below are some of the thoughts that went behind the development of these colors. G43 & G46: These complete the G40 sequence. These are great greens...not too bright, not too yellow, not too gray. A new must-have green sequence.

BG57: This goes with last year's new color, BG53. These are not as bright as the BG40's but more vibrant than BG70's family.

BG90: A new, beautiful pale, gray BG to go with the other BG90's colors

E84 & E89: These were developed as a nice, slightly greenish brown sequence to match last year's E87

BV34: Poor old BV31 has been alone for so long, but now it has a darker companion color. A lovely grayish BV color.

V22 & V28: This completes the V20 & V25 sequence. These were developed to be nice purples without hints of pink or blue, but are slightly grayish.

RV52: A bright, but pale pink to go with RV55 from last year.

R56: For too long R59 has been alone. This is one of my new favorite, must-have colors. I sequence this with E04-R56-R59. Try it and trust me :)

YR27: This is a wonderful orange, not as brown as the E90's sequence, and not as intense as YR18. It fills out the other beautiful YR20's colors.

These markers are available as pre-orders from many places, and will be shipping in February. Come to our booth at CHA and you can see them for yourself. Booth #2390
Have a great weekend!

22 comments:

FA Neophyte said...

February can't come fast enough! Those are GORGEOUS, especially the red and orange.

Mary said...

Thanks so much for your input on the new colors. Very helpful. I want mine NOW!

joanne sharpe said...

CAN. NOT. WAIT.!!!!!!!

Melinda Gleissner said...

Thank you. This was a great explanation.

nzjenny77 said...

Cant wait to get all the new colours.

Joynana said...

Oh I really can't wait. I have to have them too. Lovely colors.

Kathi said...

I'm very excited about the new release colors.

I can't wait!!!

Thanks for the little intro!

Tammie Edgerton said...

Woohoo...great news! Thanks for letting us know, Marianne!

Michelle Quinno said...

Gorgeous colors! I love the greens!!

Susie said...

I plan to order them. Such pretty colors. BTW - today I got home from Christmas vacation and the pens and book you sent me that I won on Splitcoaststampers - THANK YOU!!! Hope I have time on Sunday to use them.

reflections:0) said...

Oh Yummy love the new colors...

Flexie:0)

Sandy S said...

love the new colors! especially your presentation of the squiggly lines...
so much fun!

Sandy S

BethMcBeth said...

I am so happy for YR27! Can't wait to use it!

Candy's Creations Blog said...

I can't wait to get my hands on these!

gail said...

Big time drool...

Lori Barnett said...

Girl...I can't WAIT to get these in my hands! Pure torture waiting!!! lol

Anonymous said...

Sweet!!!

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Thanks for taking the time to share this information with us. I cant wait to purchase some new colours.

Going back to read some of your other post as only just stumbled across your blog. Chores can wait. Lol

happy crafting
julie

Suzanne said...

My DH is NOT going to be happy! LOL Me? Very happy! :)

7daysofdoodles said...

Looking forward to new colors. On the way out the door to buy a couple portfolio's. You are an inspiration.

Beate said...

I love your squiggly lines and the new colors! I can't wait to get them.
Hugs and smiles

Marina said...

A random question here- Is it possible for me to buy Copics outside of the USA online? Every site I visit tells me that they only ship Copics to North America.