MY UNNECESSARILY LONG PRISMACOLOUR MARKER TUTORIAL with really bad spelling
lots of ppl have been asking me how I colour, I hope this can help even tho its really hard to understand and im really bad at explaining things and i dont even know what im doing half the time
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total drawing time from sketch to finished scanned copy took me somewhere between 17-25 hours
SUM FAQs: what medium do you use? Prismacolor markers [link] I own a few copics, but I prefer prismacolors. Their nibs are harder, and so it's easier to make strong contrasts and bright, saturated blocks of colour. Don't get me wrong, I think copics' soft, brushy look is beautiful, both markers have their own unique style, I just personally prefer Prismacolors c:
where do you buy them? I bought my first 40-something boxset at Micheals Craft Store back in 8th grade when they had some uber sale going on, since then I buy them on Dickblick.com cuz they're much cheaper xD
have you tried the generic DickBlick version of prismacolor markers? I have a couple, but i havn't had the need to use them yet D: from what i can tell they're pretty much the same tho...
where do u buy ur white gel pen? Micheals. I live there. it sucks up all my money. it's bad.
what paper do you use? - I like to use my Copic brand marker paper best, it's thick and smooth, and so allows for much more color absorbance is that a word?so it's easier to get smooth blending, but regular printer paper works fine too, since it's thinner it gets saturated quicker, but will result in different, but just as nice results : D some pictures i've done on normal 8.5x11 printer paper: [link][link][link]
UHM, theres probably more but i cant remember. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, DON'T HESITATE TO ASK 8D
I must say, this is my favorite tutorial . I keep coming back because number one, your artwork is amazing, and number two, you make prismacolor markers more attractive than copic (don't be offended!). It's just a beautifully crafted tutorial, I love it^^.
Amy: How many colors do you think are necessary to do good shading and do you know where I could buy them individually? Like, just one marker? I only have the 24 set right now, and I shan't be buying another set anytime soon since I don't have a great deal of money right now, but my set doesn't come with a good skin-color. I know where I can buy copics individually, but I think I've only seen Prismacolors in sets.
so sorry about the late reply, but yes! All the markers i buy I buy I buy from dickblick.com, they have a huge marker selection where you can buy them individually, and they are the cheapest I have found markers anywhere else
Plus i love how Ciel turned out
I'm so gonna try that, fuck up, try again, fail, get angry, and finally give up BUT I'm still gonna try it!
much thanks