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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.

Drawings in a Painterly Style - Masterful Canvases

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Painterly-style illustrations incorporate rich textures and visible brushwork reminiscent of traditional paintings, adding depth and presence to the work. The softness of skin, the glisten of a tearful eye—each delicate, faithfully rendered detail can take your breath away.

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a fine art gallery with this collection of illustrations rendered in a painterly style.

Ugoira Featuring Pixel Art - Pixels in Motion!

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0900

On pixiv, artists can upload animated illustrations called ugoira. Among these illustrations, animated pixel art stands out for evoking the nostalgia and excitement of retro video games. From subtle twitches to intricate movements, pixel art animation has a uniquely endearing appeal.

This collection of dynamically animated pixel art ugoira will have you mesmerized!

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 With Layers Upon Layers - A Mesmerizing Depth

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Drawings that utilize multiple strokes and layers of color often have a unique texture to them, with an added sense of depth that can only come from layering things on thick. By being a little heavy-handed, you can create visually striking pieces that will undoubtedly stop people in their tracks, making them go, “Wow, I could stare at this drawing all day.”

Take a look at the following illustrations and marvel at the texture of the characters’ hair or the clothes they’re wearing!

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

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Nostalgic and Futuristic

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. In particular, ugoira of pixel art can evoke feelings of nostalgia, and their simplified boxy aesthetic can easily transport you to the past or have you hankering for the early days of the internet regardless of your age.

Which style of pixel art do you enjoy the most? Keep scrolling to discover the many types of pixel art created by our talented users, ranging from nostalgic to futuristic!

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 With Layers Upon Layers - Going Heavy on the Color

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0900

The concept of adding multiple layers of color to your art, whether it's traditionally done or digital, is a great way to give your work a sense of depth and texture. The way the colors play off of each other can make your work more visually striking and attractive.

Ningguang and Yelan (from Genshin Impact) look absolutely stunning as they float through the air, don't you think?

Have any of the illustrations below made a good impression on you?

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Taking Things Back a Bit

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0900

The pixelated art style is one that brings up a lot of nostalgia for the early days of the internet, right? Back then, even the best images were made up of so few pixels that everything had a sort of boxy look to it. Seeing some of today's more popular characters depicted in this style is sure to bring a smile to many, especially those of a certain age.

Naofumi Iwatani (from The Rising of the Shield Hero) and Kaede Honjo (from BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense) are two prominent shield users who've been given a whole new pixelated look.

Have any of the illustrations below got you connecting the dots?

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?

Drawings Completed in One Hour - These Artists Like a Challenge!

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0900

On pixiv, there are occasionally community challenges and movements done under certain tags. Among these is ワンドロ (wan doro, translated as “one hour drawing” on pixiv), in which creators try their hand at completing an illustration in just one hour.

When an artist is a master of their craft, churning out sketches in such a short amount of time is no biggie. Are you impressed by the level of detail in some of the illustrations below?

Drawings in a Traditional Japanese Style - A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation.

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0900

Japanese style paintings refer to Japanese paintings drawn with pre-Western techniques and materials. Gentle brush strokes and a unique Japanese-style of colors are characteristics of these paintings.

This time we are featuring drawings reminiscent of a painting style unique to Japan. Enjoy.

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.

Drawings You Won't Believe Were Done in One Hour - A one-hour miracle!

Wed, 22 May 2019 18:00:00 +0900

The ワンドロ (wanduro, or "One Draw") gives illustrators the restricted time of only one hour to complete an amazing illustration. If you search this tag in pixivision, you will not believe someone drew these pictures in just 60 minutes. And we are always posting more mind-blowing work here.

Today we are featuring illustrations you will not believe were done in one hour only. The magnificence of these illustrations is sure to take your breath away!