This “Pink Lollipop” Copic Marker blending combination is inspired by this magenta heart shaped candy photo reference. We use the underpainting technique to create more realistic color.

“Pink Lollipop” - a Pink Copic Marker blending combination

Add sweet depth to a magenta blending combination with one BG alcohol marker

BG, RV, and R Copic Markers

Real shade is not darker color, real shade is desaturated color.

To create the murky shade colors that Copic Marker does not make, Vanilla Arts Company teaches Online Workshops using the underpainting method. Students learn to layer colors realistically rather than blend.

Underpainting creates natural colors found in everyday life.

How to use a Copic underpainting combination

Scroll down for the Copic Underpaint recipe.

PINK WORKSHOP

Learn to mix Copic Markers to create the colors Copic does not make in “Chocolate Box” online artistic coloring class.

PINK COLORING KIT

Color vibrant pink Apple Blossoms, an advanced artistic coloring kit for macro florals. Copic Marker + colored pencil.

WE TEST PINK INK

We test alcohol inks for lightfastness, staining, and cap accuracy. Is Copic ink worth the investment? Find out more.

MAKE PINK BEAUTIFUL

Sophisticated color palettes for your next Copic Marker coloring project. Full archive of alcohol marker palettes using color theory.

UNDERPAINT ARCHIVE

Underpaint instead of blend Copic Markers for more realistic color and true shade values.

Underpaint RV markers with Aqua for realistic depth

“Pink Lollipop”, a magenta Copic Marker blending combination combining R and RV markers with blue green underpaint. Realistic alcohol marker recipes for coloring.

Marker Underpainting: Realistic Copic Blends - Magenta Swatch (Pink Lollipop)

“Pink Lollipop” - a Pink Copic Marker blending combination

Add sweet depth to a magenta blending combination with one BG alcohol marker

BG, RV, and R Copic Markers

Underpaint RV markers with Aqua for realistic depth

Amy Shulke