Shop banner

The Basics : Layering Colors

05 - 01 - 2019

#beginner

#tutorial

Layering Techniques

Copic Sketch marker applying layers of color to the drawn lines
Layering techniques - For darker coloring, apply more layers of the same color.

Copic Sketch marker creates new color by layering a blue swatch onto a yellow swatch

A new color is created by layering different colors. 

Creating New Colors

Chart showing different colors by combining two different Copic marker colors.
Copic inks can be layered and blended on paper. Since the color blended later has a stronger effect on the final color, you may create new color by changing the order.

Read More Articles

Blog Cover Image
07 - 23 - 2025

Designing a Travel Journal...

#copic multiliner

#craft

#tutorial

Howdy Copic readers! In our previous blog, we colored two different monogram designs using both alcohol markers (Sketch, Ciao or Classic) and paint...

Blog Cover Image
07 - 08 - 2025

Coloring Monograms with Acrea...

#acrea

#beginner

#craft

Greetings Copic readers! In our previous blog, we sketched a decorative monogram design using the template found here in our line art gallery. Today,...

Blog Cover Image
06 - 25 - 2025

Designing a Monogram with...

#acrea

#beginner

#craft

Hello Copic readers! In our previous blog, we colored two common greeting card designs, “Yay!” and “Happy Birthday!” using Gold and Silver from the...

Blog Cover Image
05 - 20 - 2025

Cardmaking with Acrea

#acrea

#beginner

#craft

Hello Copic readers! In our previous blog, we practiced writing pangrams with both manuscript and cursive letters using a pencil, eraser and acrea...

LINE ART GALLERY

A gallery of line drawings available to download for coloring.