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An interview with Copic Award 2025 winner sushidog - "I think Copic ABS is the perfect art supply for beginners."

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0900

2025 marked the 8th Copic Award, a global contest showcasing artworks from Copic fans all over the world. Of over 4800 submissions, sushidog's illustration Kokoro no CMYK received the prestigious pixiv Award.

sushidog, who was also a finalist for the Copic Award 2022, says she has further refined her Copic ABS (Airbrushing System) technique this year. We interviewed her about her thoughts on the Copic Award and the appeal of Copic ABS!

Drawings Rendered with Copic Markers - Layers of Color

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0900

With their vivid hues and wide range of shades, Copic markers are a favorite among artists. From soft, translucent strokes to rich, dimensional shading, these markers bring stories to life on paper. There’s a unique warmth and texture in each overlapping layer with a hand-drawn charm that’s impossible to ignore.

Blend in with this collection of illustrations featuring Copic art.

Drawings in Watercolor - A Brush of Warmth

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0900

With their soft textures and gentle, bleeding hues, watercolor illustrations have a charm all their own. The way the colors melt and mingle captures the artist’s warmth and breath in every brushstroke.

Grab your brushes and paint for this collection of illustrations in watercolor.

Drawings Rendered with Colored Pencils - Color Me Delighted

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Among traditional art tools, colored pencils stand out for their accessibility, vibrancy, and versatility. By layering and blending, artists can produce a wide spectrum of hues and textures. Whether it’s the soft strokes of a delicate portrait or the bold lines of stylized art, colored pencils adapt beautifully to both realistic and illustrative styles.

Sharpen your senses with this collection of illustrations rendered with colored pencils.

Copic Award 2024 winner Yopo continues their quest for new gradients - "I use flashcards to jot down my color gradient combinations."

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0900

The winners of the Copic Award 2024, a global contest showcasing artworks created with Copic markers, have been announced. Of over 3600 submissions from 70 countries, Yopo’s illustration Narikake no Watashitachi received the prestigious pixiv Award.

Having discovered Copic markers in elementary school, Yopo has been creating Copic illustrations for nearly 20 years. In an era dominated by digital art, why do they remain committed to Copic markers? We spoke with Yopo about the appeal of Copics and their techniques.

Drawings Made Using Watercolors - Delightfully Charming

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Today, digital illustrations are taking a backseat so that we can showcase some gorgeous watercolor art! Watercolors bring out a delicate and distinct beauty that can only be achieved through this analog medium, and the final result can be soft and muted to bright and airy, depending on the technique you use. Even what might seem like imperfections in digital drawings, such as paint splatters or bleeding, only seem to add to the charm of watercolors.

Enjoy the distinct and emotive world of watercolors below that will surely have you spellbound!

The Making of 13 Copic Drawings - A Lesson in Coloring

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever gazed at a drawing in awe and wondered how it was created? Here on pixiv, we've got a variety of beginner-friendly drawing tutorials and making-ofs, taking you behind the scenes of some of our creators’ masterful illustrations.

Copics, a type of refillable marker using alcohol-based dye ink, are one of the most popular coloring tools and come in an astonishing 358 colors. They’re also highly transparent, making them ideal for layering, blending, and shading without damaging the paper. Today’s feature will give you a glimpse into the making of 13 Copic drawings from start to finish and the range of expressions Copics make possible.

Enjoy, and we hope you can learn some tips from these tutorials!

Can Mexican spirits and Japanese yokai get along? Exploring the fluorescence technique that makes hidden drawings come alive

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0900

Drawings Made Using Watercolors - Delicate Sensibility

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Watercolors have a distinctive vibe that you really just can't achieve with any other medium. Soft yet emotive, they're able to bring out a delicate kind of vulnerability that you just can't seem to achieve with digital painting.

We're not just saying it! We've brought you a bunch of examples of watercolor paintings to check out below!

Drawings Made Using Copic Markers - Great for Adding Subtleties in Color

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0900

It's easy to understand why there are some die-hard fans of Copics out there when you consider that they can be used almost like watercolor paints to depict a depth of color and atmosphere in a way that is hard to replicate when doing digital painting.

Take a look at how Copic markers can be used to depict different Alices from Alice in Wonderland below! We know you'll be impressed by the variety and expressiveness of the illustrations we've found that used Copics!

Drawings Done in Watercolors - Clear and Vivid Beauty

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Creating illustrations that feature a watercolor-esque style of coloring may be difficult to get the hang of at first, but the result can be some absolutely gorgeous works of art. The rich and vivid colors of the Eeveelutions (from the Pokémon franchise) look stunning when juxtaposed with their individual flowers, don’t you think?

Have any of the illustrations below unlocked a sea of new ideas for you?

Drawings Done With COPICs - Celebrating the Aesthetics of Analog

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever tried drawing with COPIC brand markers and pens? They come in a huge variety of colors, pen types, and hues to let artists skillfully create depth-defying effects. With the right colors and know-how, amazing works of art that rival their digital counterparts can be created.

On pixiv, these analog works are typically tagged with コピック (kopikku, the katakana for "COPICs"), easily compiling thousands upon thousands of hand-drawn art.

Which of the drawings below gets full marks?

Acrylic Paintings on pixiv - A Deeply Colored Medium

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv doesn’t only feature digital art? There are plenty of illustrations done by hand, as well as oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings.

Acrylic paintings are a favorite medium of modern artists. The paint dries so much faster than traditional oil paint, which makes it easier to complete your work in a timely fashion. They mix well when wet, but can also be layered to create the perfect look. Unlike watercolor paints, they also tend to be colorfast, which saves you from an accidental spill ruining your work.

Take a look at the gorgeous acrylic paintings below to get a better idea of how this medium can look on pixiv!

Drawings Created Using Colored Pencils - A Retro Vibe

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know there are two types of colored pencils? Some are oil-based, and some are water-based! Whichever type you use, you can feel the soft, nostalgic warmth that only hand-drawn illustrations can provide.

There is amazing detail in the works below. Do you have a favorite?

We asked one of the winners of the “Copic Award 2020” contest, ym, for tips - Just how do you color by hand when you’ve got only one shot?!

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0900

3 Tips to Achieve Smooth and Cute Colors Using Gradients and Water! - Behold the Power of Water-Based Markers!

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0900

Remember those beautiful colors you used to find on the first page of your favorite shoujo manga when you were little? Do you ever feel like recreating that mesmerizing, almost-translucent look when drawing your own pretty characters, and yet have trouble achieving the same result because you're entirely self-taught or because you don't understand how to use the tools needed?

Our teacher for the day will be Kawana. She's a creator who's also very popular on Instagram and who will demonstrate how to draw illustrations using markers, colored pencils, and other familiar-but-difficult-to-master painting tools. She also has many overseas fans and her easy-to-follow explanations (from things like magazine features and lectures at real-life events) are very well received.

In this article, we'll be using Tombow's ABT graphic markers to introduce some techniques that tend to trip up beginners, such as how to create gradients and shades, tips on how to avoid colors bleeding, and how to draw highlights to enhance texture, focusing on skin, hair, and clothing.

If you want to take your analog painting skills to the next level, or if you're just unsure of how to choose the right tools, this is definitely a read for you!

Drawn into A Watercolor World - A Splash of Kind Colors.

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:00 +0900

Watercolors are unique in the fact that they get the best out of the water by giving life to any drawing. With their unique shades, they are very popular and often associated with a laid-back atmosphere.

Today, enjoy this collection of watercolor drawings!

Drawings that Illustrate the True Power of Colored Pencils - A-Amazing!

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0900

Nowadays, a lot of people choose to draw from there laptops or tablets. But on pixiv, there are still many drawings done by hand that will leave you in shock. These pictures will make you think, "I can't believe this was done with a colored pencil"!

This time we are featuring drawings that showcase the true power of a colored pencil. Enjoy these amazing pictures that will leave your mouth wide open in awe.

We asked his father all about how to raise a boy genius! - 10-Year-Old Boy Places In International Art Contest!

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0900

This summer the COPIC AWARD 2019 ceremony was held and the grand prize winners of this annual art contest were announced.

Unravel fans' honest opinions! A meeting about the creation of special dojinshi with Zain!

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:10:00 +0900