Lightfastness is a measure of how quickly color fades in the light. It can be applied to a range of color sources, from the dye in fabrics to the pigment in colored pencils. If something is lightfast, it means that it is resistant to fading when exposed to light. This is an important thing to … Read more
Colored pencils are great tools for coloring. They come in tons of different colors that you can blend together with the right technique, and they’re cheap enough that you can get a good variety of pencils without spending too much. Still, it takes a bit of knowledge and practice to learn to use colored pencils … Read more
Copic markers are expensive, so it’s important to take good care of them. If you treat them well, these markers can last a lifetime. One of the most important things you can do to make sure your markers last is to store them properly. How should you store your Copic markers? Copics are alcohol-based markers … Read more
Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers Prismacolor doesn’t just make pencils! Their double-sided art markers are probably the best alternative to Copic markers available. Just like Copics, these are double-sided alcohol markers (it’s the alcohol that makes them great for blending). While there aren’t as many colors as Copic (200 vs 358), there are plenty of … Read more
Copic Sketch Markers Copic is our favorite brand of marker and the Copic Sketch is the best they have to offer. They are the best markers for coloring, and are surprisingly affordable in the long run due to cheap ink refills. Copics are alcohol-based markers, which make them ideal for blending. If you’ve ever envied … Read more
There are 358 Copic markers. Copic markers come in 358 different colors across four different types of Copic marker: Sketch, Ciao, Classic, and Wide. Only the Copic Sketch is available in every single color. The other Copic marker sets have limited color selections: Sketch 358 Colors Ciao 180 Colors Classic 214 Colors Wide 36 Colors … Read more
Our blank colored pencil chart creator makes it easy to create custom color swatch sheets for your favorite art supplies, like Prismacolors or Copics. Use the form below to choose the number of swatches you need, and how many columns you want to organize them in. Add a title, and then print. It’s that easy! … Read more
Copic markers come in hundreds of different colors. The Copic Sketch is available in every color that Copic offers, but the other types of markers have a limited color selection. The color coding system uses letters and numbers to define the color, saturation, and brightness of each marker. You can use these color codes to … Read more
A lot of colorists say that Copic markers are the best markers that money can buy. Then you realize just how much money they’re talking about! It makes you wonder if you really need them. There are a lot of cheaper Copic marker alternatives available, so what’s the secret? Why are Copic markers so expensive? … Read more
Prismacolors are some of the best pencils for coloring. They are used by professional artists and illustrators all around the world. They are top-quality alcohol-based markers that are designed to last a lifetime. However, these benefits do not come without a price. It can be difficult to decide which type of Copic to buy since … Read more
Alcohol-based markers and water-based markers are different. There’s no getting around it. But if you’ve never used either type of marker before, you may not know the differences. Which one is right for you? Which one is best for [insert coloring technique here]? In this post, we’re going to look at the differences between alcohol … Read more
Copics are some of the best markers for coloring. They are used by professional artists and illustrators all around the world. These are top-quality alcohol-based markers that will last a lifetime if you take care of them. However, these benefits do not come without a hefty price. It can be hard to decide which type … Read more
Most colorists are used to pencils. They are (relatively) cheap, long-lasting, and easy to use. Markers are the next most popular choice. They lay down rich, bold colors, and they do it quickly and easily. High quality alcohol markers are even capable of blending and shading just like colored pencils. It’s only natural for a … Read more
Coloring used to be so fun. You could spend hours coloring a single page and the time seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. You got excited about hunting through bookstores for the latest editions, and you couldn’t wait to get home so you could bust out your colored pencils. But slowly, over … Read more
Colorists who use digital coloring books for adults are being unfairly criticized. Coloring apps let you fill in blank areas by tapping or using a stylus. Digital colorists are getting a bad rap in online coloring communities. For one reason or another, a large part of the community feels that coloring apps are somehow less … Read more
Pick up a few “tips” and “pointers” for sharpening colored pencils. Sharpening pencils is easy to do. Most of us have been doing it since we were little kids. Put the pencil in the sharpener, twist, remove. Isn’t that all there is to it? Yes and no. The obvious methods will get you a sharp … Read more
Copic Ciao vs Sketch Comparison Table Sketch 3 Nib Options 358 Color Choices 12 Refills per Ink Cartridge Ciao 2 Nib Options 180 Color Choices 15 Refills per Ink Cartridge Copics are great markers for coloring. They are extremely high quality, and also refillable. They can last a lifetime if you take care of them. … Read more
Using markers for coloring is a lot of fun. They lay down rich, vivid colors faster and easier than colored pencils. They also cover a larger area with each stroke than gel pens or pencils. The result is a very crisp, professional look in a shorter amount of time (after some practice). There’s definitely a … Read more
Coloring books seem to have peaked in the eyes of the big bookseller chains. Stores that used to have shelves and shelves of coloring books have slowly but surely been reducing their inventory. Coloring book sections have become coloring book shelves, and coloring book shelves have become coloring book rows. Every day, the choices are … Read more
Mandalas are one of the most popular designs for coloring books today. It’s estimated that roughly 64.8% of all coloring pages feature mandalas (statistic made up for purposes of this article). But where did this art form come from? Why are they such a mainstay of the coloring world? Why are they so darn fun … Read more