Ceramics and pottery might be tens of thousands of years old, but even today artists find new and innovative ways to give a unique spin to their pots, plates, and vases. Fortunately, it’s now easier than ever before to look at and be inspired by the work of others. Below, you can find my 10…
You often hear people use the words “ceramics” and “pottery” interchangeably. Admittedly, they are very similar. But there is actually a slight difference between these two words that is important to know. All pottery is considered ceramics, but not all ceramics is considered to be pottery. Continue reading if you want to know more! What…
Any aspiring artist should have high-quality art markers at their disposal. Regardless what medium you use for your art, being able to sketch some quick ideas can help you tremendously in the brainstorming phase. Unfortunately, not all markers are equally good. And there are quite a few cheap markers that really don’t live up to…
If you have been around artists, you know that Copic markers are the best you can get. Pretty much anyone that has tried them fell in love with them right away. However, another thing we can all agree on is that Copic markers cost a pretty penny. As a professional artist, you might be willing…
Alcohol markers like Copic can be used on wood, but their performance will differ from working on paper. The colors might look less vivid on wood, and the ink might bleed faster than you are used to. However, with the right preparation and some practice, you can make it work. If you love your markers…
You can use Copic markers and other alcohol-based markers on fabric. It’s an easy way to customize clothing or to make home decorations. However, using these markers on fabric is very different from using them on paper. And you might be better off using other markers or fabric paint. I know this might sound a…
When it comes to drawing on paper, alcohol-based markers are considered to be the best. So it’s not very surprising that some people assume that they are also the best option for drawing on other surfaces. For example, recently someone asked me if you can use Copic and other alcohol markers on canvas. Yes, you…
One of the advantages of using alcohol-based markers is that they dry quickly on the page. But you don’t want the ink inside your Copic markers to evaporate before the ink even hits the page. So you want to take good care of your Copic marker to prevent them from drying out. With normal use,…
Did one of your Copic markers run out of ink? Then it’s time to bring your markers back to life by refilling them. But if there is one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that Copic markers aren’t cheap. So if this is your first time refilling Copics, you might be wondering how…
Did you ever watch a video on YouTube by one of your favorite artists and wondered what markers they were using? This is exactly what happened to me the other day. And since there was no information in the description, I took it upon myself to figure out exactly which marker they were using. Here…
