How would you like to pull out a set of fun and colorful markers that can make coloring and blending a whole lot more creative? Have you ever heard of or worked with the Copic Marker? They are alcohol-based markers known for their vibrant and blendable ink. We are thrilled to have Sunny Carvalho here at Create Arts Online sharing her techniques on how to successfully create with Copic Markers.
Sunny's imaginative characters will come to life on the pages as she demonstrates her unique techniques using Copic Markers and a variety of mixed media materials. You'll be right there by Sunny's side as you watch her create each character using the Copic Markers and how she puts her creative spin on dealing with the bleed-through that can occur with these markers.
Throughout this course, you will discover:
- How to select the best alcohol-based ink markers for your artwork
- Step-by-step instructions on drawing one of Sunny's delightful characters
- Essential techniques for effectively using Copic Markers
- How to create highlights and shadows
- Exploring the artistry of bleed-through pages
- Incorporating acrylic paints and pens for details and finishing touches
- Enhancing your artwork with ephemera and collage elements using Copic Markers
- Successfully utilizing journal pages and other surfaces with Copic Markers
- Gain inspiration from a brief tour of Sunny's stunning work
Sunny's relaxed yet informative teaching style will guide you through each lesson, providing you with her well-honed tips and techniques. With Copic Markers offering limitless possibilities, paired with Sunny's guidance and a fresh art journal or working surface, the creative potential becomes boundless!
To ensure you can begin your artistic journey right away, Sunny will share her recommended list of materials and resources in this online course. Get ready to unlock your artistic prowess and immerse yourself in the world of Copic Marker artistry!
Your Instructor
Sunny Carvalho is a mixed media artist living in Pinson, Alabama amid the chaos of too many art supplies. Focusing on functional yet whimsical ceramic ware, hand-sculpted ceramic pendants, freehand stitched characters and mixed media paintings, her quirky characters have found their way into many of the mixed media magazines and books. With an emphasis on the joy of everyday living, her work reflects the humor and oddity of the unique characters residing in her head as they deal with pets, situations, and each other. She began her mixed media career as an instructor with Artfest (a groundbreaking retreat near Seattle that launched the careers of many internationally known artists and had it's final retreat in 2012). Sunny continues to teach live but is thrilled to partner with Create Arts Online and bring her signature works to an online platform.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntro and personal interview with Sunny and Tami (6:06)
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StartPDF for download. Suggested materials and resources.
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StartCourse overview (0:19)
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StartMaterials overview (3:15)
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StartWhy Sunny loves the Copic Marker brand (1:57)
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StartHow to embrace the bleed through with the Copic Marker (1:39)
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StartHow to draw the basic character design (5:46)
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StartBreak out your favorite Copic markers...let's start adding some color! (5:45)
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StartAdding facial features with highlights and shadows (6:07)
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StartSunny demonstrates how to add layering with multiple colors (4:59)
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StartHow to draw in details with a Posca pump pen (6:50)
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StartHow to brighten up the piece with more colors (1:24)
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StartHow to use colored pencils for another layer of interest (5:07)
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StartHow to use a variety of other pens for more depth and dimension (6:30)
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StartLet's tackle the bleed through side of the page (6:53)
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StartHow to bring out a different character on the backside of the Copic marker page (5:22)
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StartNothing better than watching and learning as Sunny's imagination comes to life (1:44)
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StartFirst double sided page of Copic marker complete (0:42)
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StartFinal touches on the Copic marker page (6:04)
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StartAdding a mixed media collage approach with the Copic markers (4:00)
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StartExperimenting with more painting and collage (3:22)
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StartHow to add layers with the pens and markers (5:56)
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StartHow to create a whimsical story with the pens and markers (3:45)
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StartSunny's drawings and work for your inspiration! (3:10)