I Like Markers: Upcoming events!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Upcoming events!

Demos and classes in Oregon

Over the next few months I will be a lot of places in Oregon. If you live nearby, I'd love to see you at one of my events. I have classes I'll be teaching to adults, teens, and kids, so be sure to check it out!

Saturday, Jan 24th Tigard, OR Coloring classes at Main Street Stamping and Stationary in Tigard, OR. Contact their store for more information and to register.

Saturday, Feb. 7th Springfield, OR Springfield Public Library 11am to 1pm, Tracing Memories class for adults. We will be coloring images from around Lane County.

Sat-Sun, Feb. 14-15th Eugene, OR Oregon Asian Celebration 1-4pm each day in the kids' art room. All ages

Saturday, Feb 28th Tigard, OR Coloring classes at Main Street Stamping and Stationary in Tigard, OR. Contact their store for more information and to register. I will teach coloring Easter Images, Tracing Memories, and Airbrushing.

Thursday, March 5 Eugene, OR U of O Bookstore, main campus location, Proudly Oregon event. I'll be making some great marker drawings and answering questions. (the photo is from last year's demo, where I am coloring a photo line art of a building on the U of O campus).

Saturday, March 14 Eugene, OR Girls Rule! for girls ages 9-14 and a caring adult. I'll be teaching some fun drawing workshops. More info later.

Monday, March 23rd Springfield, OR Springfield Public Library kids' Eric Carle art workshop. We will be making some great Eric Carle-style images. (Similar evens will be held in April at the Eugene Libraries.)

Classes and Workshops near you

We have a new Copic website! Visit the Copic classes website for a full list of 2015 classes and locations near you. Scroll down the page to see all the workshops and which classes are open now and which classes will be opening soon, since we have most of the year already posted. Note: if you take all three workshops in a location on one weekend, you get a $50 discount! See website for more info.

  Feb. 6th Phoenix, AZ Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson

Feb. 7th Phoenix, AZ Intermediate Certification taught by Debbie Olson

Feb. 13th Seattle, WA More Faces & Hair, taught by Michelle Houghton

Feb. 13th Seattle, WA Vintage values and Monotones taught by Michelle Houghton

Feb. 13th Seattle WA, Dress for Success: Coloring clothing and Accessories, taught by Michelle Houghton

Feb. 20th Houston TX Standard Certification taught by Lori Craig

Feb. 21st Houston TX Intermediate Certification taught by Lori Craig

Feb. 20th Orlando, FL Standard Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

Feb. 21st Orlando, FL Intermediate Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

Feb. 27th Detroit, MI More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones taught by Debbie Olson

Feb. 28th Detroit, MI, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories taught by Debbie Olson

March 6th Calgary, Alberta More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 7th Calgary, Alberta Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 13th, Chicago, IL Standard Certification taught by Lori Craig

March 14th Chicago, IL Intermediate Certification taught by Lori Craig

March 13th St. Louis MO More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones taught by Michelle Houghton

March 14th St. Louis MO, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories taught by Michelle Houghton

March 13, Dallas, TX Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson

March 14, Dallas, TX Intermediate Certification taught by Debbie Olson

March 20th Hanover, MD Standard Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

March 21st Hanover, MD Intermediate Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

March 20th Portland, OR Standard Certification Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 21st Portland, OR Intermediate Certification Taught by Sherrie Siemens

Upcoming:

April 10 Phoenix, AZ More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 11th Phoenix, AZ Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 17th Charlotte, NC More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 18th Charlotte, NC Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 17th New Jersey, More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 11th New Jersey, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 24th Indianapolis, IN, More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 25th Indianapolis, IN, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

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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.