Copic Markers x Shikishi Basics: Trying Copic Markers for the First Time with Bust-Up Illustrations (Analog Drawing Series)

A new Copic guide for the digital generation interested in analog illustration!

"I want to draw illustrations analogously, but it seems difficult..." This book solves that problem!

This book is an introductory guide that aims to teach you how to draw a bust-up illustration on a shikishi (decorative paper board) using Copic markers. By drawing in the limited space of a shikishi, even beginners can easily try it, and the finished work can be displayed as is or sold at events, expanding the ways you can enjoy your artwork.

■Why this book is recommended! ① Choosing colors from the 358 colors (180 colors for Copic Ciao) of Copic markers is a difficult task for beginners. This book mainly uses the "Copic Debut Set" and is designed with the idea of ​​"anyone can easily get started."

■Why this book is recommended! ② It's a bit difficult for beginners to color a full-body illustration right away. This book focuses on bust-up illustrations, which are satisfying to draw in a limited area using shikishi, and provides in-depth explanations of elements such as skin, hair, clothes, and background. Your coloring skills will naturally improve.

■Why we recommend this book! ③ To make the fun of Copic markers more accessible, in addition to "Coloring with 10 Colors (Yoshitaka Yukiko, Karin, Miyata Kana)" and "Coloring with 12 Colors (Yuki Yuki)," we've included plenty of themed making-of guides that are easy for beginners to start with, such as "Coloring with 3 Colors (Sakura Oriko)," "Coloring in Monochrome (Kurisu Toshi)," and "Coloring in Monochrome + 2 Colors (Ume Sakura, Hammond Karei)."

■Why we recommend this book! ④ We've included everything you need to know to draw with Copic markers, including how to properly use Copic Multiliners and Copic drawing brushes, which are essential for line art, and finishing techniques for illustrations using the new Copic Acrea product!

Of course, this book is also perfect for those who are already using Copic markers and want to improve their skills.

We clearly explain each artist's approach to line art, composition techniques unique to colored paper, and color selection. This book is designed to be accessible even to those who prefer digital art, allowing you to enjoy the unique texture and pleasure of analog art.

■ Participating Illustrators Yoshitaka Yukiko Sakura Oriko Karin Miyata Kana Kurisu Toshi Umezakura Yuki Yuki Hammond Karei (Listed in order of appearance in the book)

■ Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Basics of Copic and Art Supplies Chapter 2: Mastering the Flow of Drawing on Shikishi (Colored Paper) Chapter 3: Drawing with the Copic Debut Set Chapter 4: Creating Deeper Gradient Expressions Through Layering Chapter 5: Impressive Monochrome Coloring with a Limited Color Set Chapter 6: Copic Acre Techniques for a Superior Finishing Touch