http://copicmarker.com.au Australian Distributor of Copic Markers Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:55:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out this awsome Copic work by Melbourne artist- Eddy Crosby. We want to see more work by Australian Copic Artists. If you would like to be a featured artist and create a tutorial for this blog, please send an email to sascha@xpressgraphx.com.au with sample of your work. There is a ... http://copicmarker.com.au/call-for-copic-artists/ Copic Marker Australia is really excited to announce the addition of a new product to the Copic Case range- The Copic Full Colour Case! This soft-sided, zip up carry case is will make sorting and transporting your Copic Markers a breeze! It is sturdy, with reinforced sides, yet holds the markers ... http://copicmarker.com.au/new-product-the-copic-full-colour-case/ We want to feature YOU on our Copic Marker Blog! We are looking for fashion, architectural & landscape designers as well as illustrators, comic artists, creative artists and arts/ design students who use Copic in their work. If you are interested in being a featured artist on our Blog please email ... http://copicmarker.com.au/call-for-artists-we-want-you/ The Kalis Alliance is a fantastic new graffiti/street art book created by Sydney Artist,    Darren Church, aka KALIS. This is not your average street art book, it’s a colouring in book, perfect to team up with your Copic Markers! KALIS has had a long standing interest in design, graffiti and street ... http://copicmarker.com.au/the-kalis-alliance/ The texture board is a fantastic tool to use to enhance your work. It is a quick and easy techinque. You simply place the texture board underneath your paper and rub gently with the side of a soft pencil. There are 2 double sided boards available, one with hatch and ... http://copicmarker.com.au/using-texture-board/ Adding shadows & shading helps make your images look more realisitc. Check out the examples bellow. To enhance your colouring purchase the new Shadows & Shading book from your local Copic Stockist. For a chance to win a copy of the book, 'Like' us on facebook and leave us a comment on our ... http://copicmarker.com.au/shadows-shading/ http://copicmarker.com.au/render-your-desire/ One of the best things about Copic Markers is that you can achive 3 variations of tone, with one marker. This is known as layering or rendering. Single Layer- we suggest working from left to right. Double Layer- You will notice the increasing darkness in tone. Tripple Layer- The third layer creates an ... http://copicmarker.com.au/beginners-guide-to-layering/ To best understand the Copic Colour System you need to remember 3 things: The colour family Saturation/the amount of grey Brightness The color wheel is a fantastic tool to use to gain a better understanding of how to pick your Copic Colours. If you are looking for pure colours, look for colours on the ... http://copicmarker.com.au/understanding-the-copic-colour-system/ We are really excited that at long last, Copic Marker Australia is on Facebook! To celebrate we are kicking off with a special competition. Introducing ‘Copic’ The Frog! Using your favorite Copic products we want you to add life and colour to Copic the frog. Hop onto ... http://copicmarker.com.au/copic-marker-australia-is-on-facebook/