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Yes, I'm still drawing COPIES, but I wanted to talk about Markers because... why not? hehehe... Plus, I'm bored...

Now this is just MY opinion and MINE alone XD~~ I haven't used alllll marker brands of the world @___@; so I'll just write what I've personally used. I'll put my top 3 and an explanation of why

If you have any questions about markers, not like i know everything , feel free to ask

TOP 3 MARKERS
1. Staedtler Mars Graphic 3000 Duo Watercolor Brush Markers - *whew* What a long name XD~~ I got these about 7 years ago when I was JUST starting to color my art. (I rarely colored my art) Anyway, at the store they sold them individually and about $2.79(?)/ea. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this marker!

THE GOOD: I love how the strokes look on your paper (excellent color payoff). I love the brushtip (it's a duo ended marker). It's firm but very flexible and I must say that I like this brushtip MORE than the COPIC SKETCH markers. These markers create a watercolor-type look when you use them. Which is good because I always want my art to look watercolored (but I suck at ACTUAL watercolors ) THE BEST THING ABOUT THESE MARKERS: NO ODOR!!!

THE BAD: The bad things about these markers are: they don't have a variety of colors, it takes longer to dry (like the TOMBOW markers), and they're hard to find. I've used a TOMBOW blender to blend the colors and it works well with it.

WHERE?: I just RECENTLY found them on dickblick --> [link]

LIFE?:Oh, also ...as I've said, I've had this for years and use it quite often (I only have 5 of them and they're used OFTEN!) and only ONE has JUST started to die on me.

2. DELETER NEOPIKO MARKERS - I think a lot of people will be shocked to see that COPICs are NOT my #1 fave Anyway! They're about $2.50+ each (depending on where you buy)

THE GOOD: Neopikos are great because they have more of a watercolor effect than COPICs. They come in a variety of colors, but NOT as much as COPIC. Great color payoff and blends very well An AMAZING selection of Skintone colors!!!!! <--speaking of, I need to get another set O_o;;;

THE BAD: STINKY MARKERS -_-;;; I don't know if markers expire or not but I had one marker that was about to die and it smelled like rancid vinegar (LOL). As for regular STENCH, it doesn't have a sharp alcohol smell like COPIC/Prismacolor/Tria. And I DO talk about the odor because I've got a sensitive nose... Anyway! Unlike the COPICs, Neopiko markers AREN'T refillable and have a smaller color selection than COPIC. The brushtip falls off and frays a bit -_-; if you've used it too much

LIFE?: BAHHH!!!! As much as I love these markers their life SUCKS out of ALL the markers I've ever used ;( While, in MY opinion, the quality is better than COPIC... the lifespan SUCKS MAJOR ASS!!! When I first got these markers, I didn't use them that often; but even so, I kept the marker cap on TIGHT. After about 6 uses (medium uses? i guess)... The marker dried out. :/ I thought it was just a stupid marker; but when I recently bought a skintone set... I've used it only a FEW times (light uses and marker capped on properly)... it was dried out too. When COPIC/TOMBOW/Staedtler/Prismacolors start dying... there's still a little moisture.. but no, these become CHALKY!! O_o;;;;

WHERE?: Ebay ~, [link] , [link] (or just google it )

3. COPIC - I wonder if I really have to write about COPIC since a lot of people know about COPIC Oh well, I'm bored These are about $4.95+ (depends on where you buy)

THE GOOD: Different types of COPIC markers. Refillable ink and nibs, easy to blend, HUGE color selection Also, you can turn your marker into an airbrush. (HOW COOL IS THAT?!) Umm... I don't know what else to say LOL... Oh! I've only used the regular COPIC and COPIC Sketch. I, personally don't like the big chisel tip in the regular COPIC. It feels as if you have less ink because it feels so ...dry? (I can't explain) As for the brushtip, it's softer than the Staedtler but I feel I have more control when I use the Staedtler markers. <--Neopiko's brushtip is like COPIC

THE BAD: Expensive ;_; (but if you think about it, if you buy the refillable ink... it's cheaper than just buying new markers all the time) Kind of smelly

LIFE?: COPICs have a great life And the refillable inks and nibs make them live longer

WHERE?: ebay, google it LOL! Some art supply stores sell them, kinokuniya bookstores...etc.

PLEASE NOTE
I have used Prismacolor markers, Tombow markers, Crayola markers (LOL), LePlume, FaberCastell Pitt Brush Pens, Marvy Brush Markers, etc. (I can't think of any more off the top of my head )

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PROJECTS
- The Angel Song (Chapt 1 - INKED!!! awaiting bgs)
- COPIES (NEW prologue 7 pgs out of 15 pages done)
- Destination:Fabrication (hiatus)
- Nocturnal Poetry (hiatus)
- ALPHABET (hiatus)