
Copic Markers are NOT Lightfast: How to preserve your coloring Projects
Do you know that copic marker is not permanent?
Many crafters have grown quite accustomed to the term “archival”.
Lightfast, permanent, and archival products are now so standard in the paper crafting world that people automatically assume all premium products are lightfast. But that’s not true in the art world…

Improve your Copic Marker Coloring with Photo References & Observation
Realistic flowers & botanicals
Do you dream about coloring beautiful botanicals with Copic Markers or colored pencils? Are you striving to create more depth and dimension? Do you want to color with more realism?
A great coloring project starts before you ever pick up a Copic Marker or colored pencil. You must understand what you are coloring before you begin the coloring process!

Over the Top Copic Artist Retreat: San Antonio 2019
How to take your Copic Markers over the top?
Last week I had the privilege of meeting with a group of wonderful Vanilla Arts students in San Antonio, Texas for a Copic Marker art retreat…

Blending Problems? Refill your alcohol markers for instant improvement!
Do you rub and scrub and work really hard to make the blend smooth and it just doesn’t work? Are you beginning to think that you’ll never blend well?
Hmmmm…
Can I ask you a question?