Copic Crush: Hands-On Art Class Using Alcohol-Based Markers (Copics + Other Brands)
Create amazing effects with Alcohol Markers while learning how they differ from water-based ink; learn how to properly care for your markers and how to apply color theory and mark making techniques to get the most out of them.
Michelle Baker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Skill Drills are assigned for students to put into practice the lessons we discuss. These drills should take 20-30 minutes of outside class time.Assessment
Rather than assessment, I work to enable my young learners to get better at self-critiquing. Find the problem areas, celebrate the successful areas, and keep making progress! I discuss the emotional aspects of positive or negative self-talk and help set realistic expectations.Class Experience
TOPICS: Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of properly using Alcohol Markers. This includes gaining an understanding of how and why they differ from water-based media, how to properly use and care for these markers, and how to combine effects and colors to improve their drawings. STRUCTURE: There will be Skill Drills to participate in (specific exercises with drawing/inking objectives) as well as some freedom to create and develop their own individualized art projects to apply the practices learned in the lessons. PREREQUISITE: The main requirement of this class is that learners possess the materials in the Learner Supply resource list. Please contact me with any questions about supplies. MY EXPERIENCE & TEACHING STYLE: I offer 30+ years of professional experience in digital design and traditional illustration. From my background of fine art and graphic design, I am able to provide insight to mixed-media drawing techniques, composition and design concepts, as well as proficincy with various studio materials. INTERACTION: There will be opportunities to share work between group members and discuss their works in progress. I sometimes teach my learners through the use of my own pre-recorded video tutorials. I also demonstrate how to approach certain drawing challenges by showing them the step-by-step process on the digital Whiteboard.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the specific ways in which Alcohol Markers differ from water based markers. Students will learn to approach their color application in a way that incorporates some basic color theory. mark making techniques are incorporated into lessons to develop specific skills for creating textures, shading and color combinations.
Other Details
Supply List
Specific materials are IMPORTANT for this class! REQUIRED: - Set of 36 or more Alcohol Based Markers in EXCELLENT condition (NOT water-based or watercolor markers.) Any brand of Alcohol Based Marker is fine. (Copic, Premiere, Ohuhu, Spectrum Noir, Spreey and any others) The student should have 2 or 3 shades of a broad spectrum of a full range of colors. For Example: Light & Dark shades of Grays, Browns, Blues, Violets, Magentas, Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Greens, Peach/Tan... ******* NEWLY ADDED****** It is also necessary to have one marker that is a "0" or Blender (no pigment) - Black Fine Liners and/or Ultra Fine Tip Black Sharpie markers - (1) Black Colored Pencil (I recommend Prismacolor brand; purchasing link is below) - PAPER: Please have some paper that is a smooth finish, designed for marker or mixed media. Bristol paper and smooth white card stock work well. (Sketch paper for dry media is NOT a great surface for alcohol markers.) Here are some purchasing links to suggested Alcohol Based marker sets and a little info about them. COPIC brand is the "gold standard" (and they are expensive.) Their quality is really unmatched. Copic markers can be refilled and their nibs can be replaced. In this class, we will talk about how to take proper care of supplies like this. https://www.amazon.com/Copic-I36B-Ciao-Markers-36-Piece/dp/B000MRSUUI/ref=pd_di_sccai_1?pd_rd_w=pZHhY&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=HBESA3Y9CN33T7N6ZXN7&pd_rd_r=38b5bf7c-2518-49d0-8db9-a731ec4b76b0&pd_rd_wg=VHW2O&pd_rd_i=B000MRSUUI&psc=1 Economy brands are totally fine for learners just starting out with alcohol inks! The quality is not as consistent (I have found that from batch to batch, inks may not match even if you buy the same brand and same color.) These markers are also disposable so once they dry out or the nib gets exhausted or damaged, they're done. https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Permanent-Highlighter-Sketching-Alcohol-based/dp/B01H1NV1RE?ref_=ast_sto_dp https://www.amazon.com/128-Pack-SPREEY-Beginners-Sketching-Illustration/dp/B07ZRTD7F3/ref=sr_1_7?crid=30QLLTJTSABRT&dchild=1&keywords=alcohol+markers&qid=1612538001&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=alcohol+markers%2Cgarden%2C222&sr=1-7 - PAPER is an integral part of the success for Alcohol Markers. Please have access to lots of smooth surface, marker-quality paper. I suggest white card stock or Bristol. This is the paper that I use. It is extremely bright white, heavy, smooth and a lot cheaper than the Art Pads that only have 20 sheets in them. =) (And you can use the extra sheets in your home printer) https://www.amazon.com/Hammermillamp-Cover-Brightness-Letter-Sheets/dp/B004E3JWTO/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=hammermill+cardstock&qid=1612887733&sr=8-10 Black Fine liners are also needed: Sharpies are very good: https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Permanent-Markers-Ultra-Fine-32175PP/dp/B00L3Y27N0/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2TWAA0GGPZ8FV&dchild=1&keywords=sharpie+ultra+fine+point+markers&qid=1612887899&sprefix=sharpie+ultra+fine%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-15 I also suggest this set of black fine liners by COPIC: https://www.amazon.com/Copic-Markers-9-Piece-Multiliner-MLB2/dp/B000MRSUZ8/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=copic+markers&qid=1612536961&s=office-products&sr=1-5 Black Prismacolor Pencil https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-Premier-Colored-Pencil-Black/dp/B07XR1QPMC/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=black+prismacolor+pencil&qid=1612539005&sr=8-10
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.9
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Notre Dame College
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I’m Michelle Baker, a mixed-media artist, designer and instructor. I work in traditional media like pencil, charcoal, chalk, and ink, combined with Digital (Photoshop and Procreate).
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A professional artist and designer since 1990, my first creative ventures included being a sign-painter, muralist and caricature artist. After I received my Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Art with a minor in Fine Art, I worked in a mix of professional settings doing print design, storyboarding, multimedia, illustration, animation, and branding. I have taught art, design and illustration as adjunct faculty at the college level as well as K-Grade 8 at a Private Academy. I've been instructing Grades 4-12 here on Outschool since March of 2020.
My studio, Rockin’ Chalk, specializes in Food and Beverage art. I’ve created for thousands of customers and have been commissioned to create artwork for well known food, beverage and retail brands such as Torani, Yerbae, Weber Grill and Cavender’s, along with many smaller, independently owned restaurants.
MY WORLD
I am a married mother of 2 amazing boys and I live with my family on a lake in Southern New Hampshire. A few creative people who have inspired me in my lifetime include Jim Henson, Tim Burton and John Lasseter. I love classic rock music and have a serious weakness for tacos.Reviews
Live Group Class
$33
weekly or $65 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-10 learners per class
