Copic Sketch 6pc set, Skin Tone (Discontinued)

My daughter had been asking for Copic markers forever and especially these shading ones....so I decided to spring for the 6 piece set. They did take a couple of weeks to get here but were well worth it. The level of happiness from my daughter spoke volumes...she is exceptionally happy with them, they do what she wanted them to do and what was advertised and they are very high quality. They were worth the wait.

Being a newcomer to Copic markers, I wasnt entirely sure what to expect. Many artists I admire use Copics for coloring their drawings, so I decided to give them a shot. Needless to say, they fulfilled and even surpassed my expectations! Copic markers are often criticized for their high price tags, retailing from around five to eight USD, but upon receiving them, I understood why they retail at this price. They are incredibly high-quality markers, and some of the best for blending. Since Copics are alcohol-based, you are able to use them to layer your coloring more without worrying about tearing the paper. Personally, I much prefer the look of alcohol-based markers over other markers such as dye or water-based markers. The colors appear vibrant and beautiful on the page and compliment any drawing wonderfully. Copics, when used properly, should last you a fairly long time. Once the ink has run out, Copic offers replacement ink refillers which is a great alternative to being forced to buy many new markers. I have not yet had to refill my markers so I cant say how well this works from personal experience, but Ive heard from others that refilling Copics is an easy and rewarding process. There are a few things beginners like me should be wary of when using Copics, however. As with any other marker, there is always the possibility of smudging your lineart if youre like me and tend to ink a sketch before coloring it. This can also unfortunately apply to pencil eraser smudges; I have often had eraser smudges appear much more visibly on my coloring with them being near-impossible to remove. A great way to avoid this is photocopying a high-quality scan your lineart and instead coloring the scan to avoid the risk of messing up the original. If youre a beginner to using Copics, the skin tone pack is a great place to start your collection. If you tend to draw characters or portraits, skin tones will definitely be a necessity. This is where I started my Copic collection, and the high quality of the skin tone pack impressed me enough to add many more Copics to my collection since. In conclusion, if you have interest in finding a good marker, these are a great, albeit pricey choice. If youre on-the-fence about purchasing these markers, you might find it a better option to purchase one color individually to make sure you enjoy them before wasting your money on a product you dont enjoy. Many stores such as Micheals allow you to test the marker on a piece of scrap paper before buying it. If you do feel confident about buying these markers, however, I say go for it! Their high quality and long-lasting color is well worth the price.

LOVE COPICS! I purchased this set to try out and Im so glad I got started with these. They blend really well and the fact they are refillable makes them a great value. A lot of people ask me what paper I use when I color with them and I use Strathmore Bristol Paper (smooth type). I now own over 200 of these markers, so its safe to say I enjoyed this purchase. I now use some other colors mixed in with these for skin tones, but if youre just starting out, this is a great set to play with.

My grandson enjoyed using this product for realistic drawing.

Copic markers are amazing. They blend so much better, have better tips, have replaceable tips, and are refillable. The Sketch markers are better than the other three lines because they store more ink than the Ciao, have the brush tip the Classics dont, have an oval shape that cuts down on hand cramps, and have the color code on the lids (you would not believe how useful this is). If youre considering Sketch or Ciao, I highly recommend Sketch. This skin tone set is very good to have. Having varied tones in your images makes it more interesting and inclusive. If you draw in a more realistic manner, youll need the contrast that you can get from this kit. I also use the makers from this set in pretty much any drawing where I need brown shades. I get a whole lot of use out of this and I know you will too!

I love these set of colors. I’ve been looking for skin tones for so long and finally got a good variety. Came fast and were nice and pigmented.

These are just quick sketches from my sketchbook that I used these markers for the skin. Using them on better paper would be better. But I love these so much. Would buy again and recommend. I was worried about buying through Amazon but my local art store sell this for triple the price and I’m glad I went through here

My teenager uses these. She bought them to use for skin tones. A little pricey, but hopefully will last a long time.

I bought these for my roommate for her birthday, since shes an aspiring comic artist, and she was very happy with them! Copic markers might be a little more expensive than other brands, such as Prismacolor, but there really is no comparison. The colors are crisp and striking and the markers dont leave any awkward looking streaks on the paper like other colors can. Theyre definitely worth the extra money. This particular set give a wide range of natural skin tones, from a pale rosy pink to a deep brown, and the variety of colors makes for great shading on skin tones as well. I wish there were a few more dark skin tones, as there were really only two that looked suitable as a base tone for black skin, but for the number of markers in the pack it really was a great value with a wide range of colors.

Copic sketch markers in flesh tones are just the right colors I need for my comic art.