Last year Henry Winkler was signing autographs at the Milwaukee World of Wheels car show. I did this portrait of him and he graciously signed it ( he was a really nice guy ). We then auctioned it off at the show with the procceeds going to the cancer ward at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Artist tip of the week 5
To all of my artist friends that use and love their "Copic" markers, I want to give a review of the chinese knock-offs called "Touch" in the all black exterior. The "Touch" markers are the same shape and size, and cost about 20% (give or take) less than the name brand "Copic".
I've noticed that with the "Touch" the black doesn't cover as well, and it seems like the nibs are a bit harder than "Copic". I have not tried the "Touch" brush tips.
My conclusion is: I'm willing to spend the extra amount on a quality product that I can consistantly count on. I'm staying with "Copic"
Okay, here's the tip part: If price is a huge obsticle, "Hobby Lobby" carries "Copic" and they have a weekly downloadable 40% off of one item coupon. You can use the coupon as many times a week as you want, you just have to print a bunch and go in and out of the store. It's one use per transaction., but that's a good way to get them fairly reasonably.
As always, if you have a tip you'd like to share, e-mail me at delswanson@wi.rr.com , I'll post it and give you credit. Thanks for reading!
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