TRYING PROFESSIONAL MARKERS! | First Impressions | Using Copic Sketch Markers for the First Time 

I remember the first time I got alcohol based markers, I was young and had just saved 60 dollars to buy prismas. After badgering my mom about it we finally went to micheals. I got the colors I wanted after looking at that section for longer then I would have liked to admit and rung up my products. Unfortunately, the markers all together, though 1 dollar cheaper than copics was over my 60 dollar limit. My mom... not being a very supportive with my art at the time was prepared to throw the typical “oh well, I guess it didn’t work out, let’s go home” when the cashier (a lovely university art student) decided to pull a 180 on my mom and give me a 50% off on my markers. Long story short, when I was young and bought those markers I wasn’t serious about art, I was still playing it off as a hobby I did on my free time. Yet finally having a piece of professional art material in my collection allowed me to start taking art seriously, those following years I took EVERY ART CLASS POSSIBLE in my pursuit to learn. I improved drastically. I am now planning to perhaps major in one of the visual arts, yet to be decided. The act of kindness from a person more experienced than me gave me the push I needed and if I could meet that person who gave me the discount (rather it was out of pity or realization that I was a simple child who just wanted to start doing art and they related to me) I’d give them a hug and a thank you. Thanks for coming to my ted talk. Edit: Hey, just wanted to come in here real quick and say that this story is super old. It was old even when I originally posted it. Fun fact, I still have the original 8 prisma color markers in my collection years later. Much appreciation for all the sweet words, advice, and engagement. My younger self would’ve been very happy seeing y’all’s kindness!

normal people: i want to be rich to buy sport car or big house me: i want to be rich enough to buy copics

I treat my copics like my children 😂 They’re so expensive but so worth it and now I’m like a protective parent 😂

Rin: I’ve only used cheap knock off versions Ohuhu: thanks.

6:19 the sketch reminds me of the BRATZ dolls from the early 2000s! I used to have so many and they all had a set of bell bottoms!

I "spooked" up my channel art for October! What do you think?

“No mistakes.” “Just happy little accidents.” -Bob Ross :p

I found a copic on my bus and loved it but I was driving to school and dropped it, after school I pulled up and ran it over, I ligit cried over a marker

"wow" Owen Wilson, is that you? XD

I can't get enough of the pastel colors. They are magical to me. Also, bellbottom pants are so underrated. Your character is rocking them! ^-^

Rin: I always bought cheap knock off versions. Ohuhu: Am I a joke to you.

Waffles Vocabulary “Wow!” “So cute” “Splotches” “I like this color” “Oooooh” “BLEND” “Art style”

"I'm in an art block right now.." *draws an elf with bell bottoms*

For me, as someone who loves copic and loves the brush nib...I like ohuhu a little bit more!! I think the price better and you have a bit more control of the formula! :)

Doesn’t this make you feel the need to draw when you watch her? It does to me.😂

Me: about to comment how I’m too broke for comics and getting some would be a dream * remembers my sister got me the skin tone Coptic ciao pack * Me: begins crying over how grateful I am and how much I love my sister Using those markers for the first time was so difficult yet so life changing :,) I love you Sachelys

For larger areas, Copic not only has an airbrush system available (I've never, personally, used it) as well as markers called Copic "WIDE" markers which are basically a giant chisel nib (I also don't use them that much). If you want to cover a larger area with the Copic Sketch markers, I suggest using circular motions to fill an area in... and make sure you have the ink refill lol.

I’m really glad I found someone that hadn’t used copic markers before reviewing them and giving them a “fake” review. Thank you for the honest look on them :)

Me: *presses on link for markers* "ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY?!?!?!?"

**reads title** wow must be a very old video.

If you decide to go professional and use copic markers, Waffles, the Ohuhu marker fam will always be here 😆

When you get a shoutout in your favorite artist’s video. . . my heart is full. 💜💜💜

Me : ... Also me : IT HAS NO NOSE ALSO me : ... I don’t draw noses either...

in the thumbnail i can relate. i actually drooled too-

When you start hearing 'squeaks' in your marker when you color, I think that means your either 1) running out of ink, or 2) pushing too hard, and doing both is a big no no! I tried using every last drop of my favorite copic marker before purchasing a refill, and it ended up ruining the brush nib for good. I'm not a professional but just sharing my experience 😊

I’m gonna be honest with you, I don’t think you need copic markers with your style of colouring. I own them and I absolutely love them but I think they’re only really useful and worth the price when you use a more semi-realistic style of colouring - using multiple markers and up to 5 layers for the skin only for example. I don’t think they’re worth it when you use flat colours and cel-shading... That’s why I would really like it if you tried them with the more painterly style you’ve been doing digitally recently, it could really give amazing results! You can use different colour families as well for lighting effects and it works wonderfully!

“Across the nose there a bit” Me: what nose?

My friend has 3 copic markers and she treats them like her children

SNIFF* ohhhhhhh yeahhhhh

If you need some help with using the Copic markers if you don’t know drawing with Jazza is very good at using them and has a tutorial xx

You draw so Beautiful! *when I'm still learning how to draw a circle..*

Rin: (cheap knockoffs) ohuhu: and all the years we’ve been throughout together 😔🥺

Loving your Halloween profile pic!

Da Queen of cheap art supply getting copics? Is this the end of the world? PS: That girl looks like she is the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen....

Aaahhhh I know this is old but I'm so proud of you, and jealous!!! I can barley afford a knock of brand!! Soooo proud and happy for you!

and I'm still using crayola (sigh)

Actually (i’m not trying to be rude I absolutely love your art and your channel) you can fill up a Copic sketch about 10 times and that brings the cost of the marker down a lot. But I love this drying it’s so cute

WOAH! I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU HAD THEM!! HOLY SHIIIIIEEEET!!!!

now i'm happy because i have at least one "professional" art supply that's the unipin

Most people: When I'm rich imma buy a sports car and house Artist: When I'm rich Imma buy copics

The intro is me whenever I get something new 😹

YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY SATURDAYS

Who else is OG enough to remember when she said Good artists borrow,great artists steal~Pablo Picasso

I currently use Georgia Pacific Cardstock paper for my Prismacolor and Copic markers. You can get it at walmart and it's really good about not bleeding, but also allowing you to blend still. And most importantly, you can get a huge pack of it for a reasonable price!

fun tip for your viewers! the ciao is almost exactly the same marker from the Sketch, except for 2 small differences: (1) they have a smaller range of colors available (214 total colors instead of 356), and (2) they're a little bit smaller and hold less ink. OH yeah, I almost forgot, they typically retail for around $2 US less than sketch markers. :) HOWEVER, if you buy copic refill bottles (which usually retail for about 1.5x the cost of a sketch marker), you can refill a ciao just like any other copic marker, so over time it's not even a noticeable sacrifice. So if you wanna grow your collection and save some money in the process, grab some ciao markers!

I think the refills are one of the reasons why the marks are more expensive. Not a lot of brands offer refills. So I think maybe the copics cost more because the refills will bring down the cost in the long run. It is better to spend 8 dollars for one marker and save money with the refills than pay for an 8 dollar marker every time you ran out.

those pants remind me of the unfortunate first time i got my period.

I do all my art with just standard office sharpies. They work surprisingly well, and I have so many tones they look like they blend. Expensive art supplies aren't always necessary for art. Even just a twenty dollar pack of fifteen sharpies works super well. That's how I started, and continue!

I didn’t realize copics were considered professional 😳 when I was in my advanced art class we had someone come in who demoed some copics and we didn’t a whole unit. I love them

Lol....prepare to have your mind blown...refills DON't refill "4 or 5" times....try 10 to 12 times!!!

I just got my first copics for Christmas and so far they're amazing! I also purchased the October 2019 scrawlrbox which should be coming in the mail any day now! I'm so excited!

I have about 15 copic markers and they’re the BEST MARKERS I OWN!!!! Lots of these types of things don’t live up to the hype, but the copic sketch markers are so so beautiful!!!

But do you have light crockery blue????

Purple skin: Check... Blonde Hair: Check... Red clothes: Check... Sings?: Checkerundo... Who's that pokemon? Jinx

I remember seeing this on my recommended page and I was interested so I clicked on this video and I had never heard of you before when you were working on the drawing I was laughing a lot and when you finished the drawing I remember thinking wow this woman is a talented person she is going places! And ever since then I feel like my art has sort of taken on your style and it has improved so much and I love your art style and I love the fact that you reach out to your fans ❤️

I love the fact she's so happy when she's trying with her copic markers. I will do the same

I wish I could have copics 😢

Here are some copic maker tips after using them for 3-4 years: It's usually a lot easier to color if you ink AFTER. The colors tend to drag the ink if you're not careful. Circular motions with the brush tips will help the color blend itself without streaks. You actually don't need a special marker paper! I've just been using canson sketchbooks with mixed media paper. They absorb the marker better. It may help to make your own swatches because the colors can look different from paper to paper. And finally, you can always get copic markers 40% off at Hobby Lobby. Be it a single marker or the available packs that they have. I hope this helps!

I just ordered 11 different colors, and I’m really excited to try them out!!! I can’t wait!

Im trying so hard not to cry right now. This was the video that originally got me into drawing. I watched this video in 2019, fast forward to 2023 I have had my art showcased on various different art showcases. My portrait I made in the 8th grade in now hanging up in the conference room of my old middle school. My old art from 2019 is hanging up in the art hallway in my elementary school. My art has transformed from anime, to trying Rin’s style (which did not work for me, but her style is amazing and her own) and then I found my style. I really like taking anime and realism and just mushing them together. But when I first originally watched this video I went up to my mom and said, “Can we go to Walmart and get some art supplies.” My mom thought it was just a phase but I really enjoyed art. After a while I forgot what got me into my art journey until came across this video again. I really liked to take the art she made and make it in my own style. I have so many drawings that are the exact same characters as hers. So watching this video really did make me cry because all of my hard work in bettering my art all began with this video. (I apologize if there is any spelling errors or the sentences aren’t structured, this is just like a little rant for me)

Hi there!! Just a first time commenting but I've got over 200 copics and they are my main medium!! I use the Faber castiel liner in size 0.5/F and it works perfect no bleeding!!!

If you really like the way copic markers act. Ciao markers act pretty much the same as sketch but they have caps that fit on each other.

Nice! I myself love the copic brand and so far no other company has yet to out match them. I currently own 157 colors. I started with 72 A set then over time got more and more and one day I will own all 358 colors.

“Can I please put the cap on the other end” You can with Ciaos

You could also kinda do wispy strokes and use a lighter color to help blend more 👍 awesome video btw once again 😊

I recently spoiled myself with a 6 pack of pastel copic ciao markers and when testing with the few liners, unlike with my own ohuhu markers the copics don’t seem to smudge Micron pens, and I use a really thicc Micron nib so I find that surprising but just something I thought to share with you ^^

I just bought Ohuhu markers on Amazon yesterday and I'm waiting for them to come in. I'm so excited to use them, you are so inspiring to me! ❤

For the line art, I recommend Copic multi liners and micron pens

You're literally too adorable lol Hearing your excitedness immediately rubbed off on me lmao xD I guarantee ya though that the streakier ones are older and/or need refilling :) I assure you there's a reason no off-brand of these markers really quite compare. Also the inks, the inks are *fabulous* and lay down so smoothly, pastels and all when the marker is appropriately juicy ♡♡♡😥

A comparison video would be great. I've always thought Copic Markers were unreasonably and unjustifiably expensive (like almost or over $100 for a mere twelve markers, can any marker be worth that price?), so a comparison to more affordable markers that you yourself have said a good like Ohuhu or Master Markers would be really useful. Keep up the great work!

I'm so excited! I just bought some on amazon and they're coming tommorow!

you didn't include this but........ What eraser do you use?

omg drawingwiffwaffles using copics! crAAAAAzy! ♥️love it!♥️

I watched Hullo Alice clean a marker tip by putting some alcohol in a tin and cleaning off the tip of a very light yellow or light green it was smudged with some purple and just would not come off by working the color through the nib, so swish swish swish in the alcohol rub rub rub on paper and the Copic marker brush nib was good as new. Just wanted to pass that along, Alice is also very good at Copic markers

I absolutely love the six Copics I have😂 I’m planning to eventually build my collection, but they are some of the best markers Ive tried

She’s adorable! You made that look so easy. You’re so talented.

I’m happy you made this video because I was think of buying copics 😊😊

Congrats on 700k Rin! It's amazing how fast your channel is growing! And praise to the glorious MARKERS having COPIC makes you feel like the MARKER QUEEN

A small tip from a noob: To get rid of streaking while learning the markers you can use colorless blender to unify it. And it also helps when blending colors after they dry. One of the few things I learned while messing with copics. Honestly while they are expensive initially they are actually some of the most cost effective markers if you use them a lot. A friend of mine figured up that during her college days (studied art with a slight emphasis towards Fashion and costume design and applied it to video games) by adopting Copics over any cheaper alternative that she actually saved around 2000$ over like 6 years. (2 years General Education with secondary art electives, 2 years dedicated art classes, and then 2 years of Game Design/Basic Programming with Concept Art and Game Prototyping focus.) All in all she ended up having little student debt with the way she worked her college and choosing the ways to get the credits as cheap as possible and choosing to adopt something that she knew she would be using a lot.

The grey line on the marker is the brush tip side and the side with out the line is the chisel tip

"World's best markers" ... Psssshhht more like world's most expensive ;-; Also congrats on 700k! And so fast aa!!!

DANCING QUEEN BELL BOTTOM-ING FROM THE WAFFLES' DREAM

This turned out so cute!

Its so satifying coloring a nice sized drawing using the brush copic

YAYYYY I’ve been waiting for you to post !!

Congrats on 700,000 subscribers! You deserve it so much!

I love how you come up with these creative characters, you are amazing!! p.s funny, i love your humor, keep it up gurl.

*Me: Asks Parents For Copic Markers* *My Parents: Okay I Will Get You The Markers Tomorrow* *Tomorrow:*

Do you think the replacement brush nibs from Copic will fit on the Ohuhu markers?

Your Halloween profile pic is everything! 💖

I got my first set last Christmas and lemme tell you, I exploded with excitement!!

I really enjoyed watching this come together

Thank you so much for the Ohuhu recommendation! I have Copic skin tones, and wanted some colors, so I decided to take your adivice and buy some Ohuhu markers. I bought a 40-pack off Amazon and I FREAKED when I used them for the first time. The fine nib takes a little getting used to, but it was definitely worth it! I used them to color an illustration of Alice Angel (who I think you should draw because she would look epic in your art style) and it is literally one of my best drawings simply because if the shading I was able to get with the markers! So, as someone whose main medium is markers, Ohuhu really holds up against Copics! So thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU for the recommendation, otherwise I would have never found these markers!

Omg I’ve been waiting for this!

Who's watching this like 2 years after it was posted?

Watching in school, looks great! 🔥✨

Waffles is fangirling over the COPIC MARKERS. You could tell from her voice.

What are your thoughts on the studio 71 markers??? The 24 pack is the same price as the ohuhu 40 back but they have a brush nib.

So cute! I love bell-bottoms!😍

Hi! I have both the Copic Sketch which is what you have, and the Copic ciao. With the Copic ciao, you can put the cap on the other end while you’re coloring! If you enjoyed the Copic sketch, you may enjoy the Ciao’s even more. I hope this helped😊