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Kalen · Posted: Mon May 07, 2001 10:35 am

I see guys like Doug Chiang (starwars) and other artists using all types of color markers to do their coloring. Does anyone know of some professional markers os I can build some skills with these things or should I go buy a 24 pack of crayolas,=)?? Any help would be great

Tinusch · Posted: Mon May 07, 2001 3:14 pm

Prismas

Vortx · Posted: Mon May 07, 2001 6:32 pm

Most industrial designer stick to Prismas or Trias....both of which are good. Trias can even be refilled! There's a wide range of colors to choose from and can be found in most art supply stores.

I haven't seen too many people use Copics (sp?)....but its got a cool design..

-feng

Derek · member Member # Joined: 23 Apr 2001 Posts: 139

Doug uses Prismacolor markers, as did the rest of the E1 Art Department, same for E2... recently got a couple to switch over to Trias for their own work as they are far less toxic and do save you money in the refill area. However, anyone used to the color output of Prismacolors, especially in the grays, will be somewhat disappointed with the Trias. If you're working in a small confined space and don't have much ventilation, avoid the Prismacolors.

Returner · Posted: Mon May 07, 2001 11:08 pm

If you are interested in buying trias or prismacolor markers over the internet, which sites are best for that?
I live in Europe...

Perplexer · member Member # Joined: 07 May 2001 Posts: 55

copic markers. quiet expensive but worth the buy. pretty much every one in the industry uses them or at least has used them at some point.

ask your local suplier or order here:
copicmarker.com

wayfinder · Posted: Mon May 07, 2001 11:57 pm

i have copics and they're nice.

isnt that an informative post?

MrPumpernickel · Posted: Tue May 08, 2001 9:09 am

Hmm, they oughta be some art stores in Sthlm which could help you with that...I think

Impaler · Posted: Tue May 08, 2001 3:40 pm

WOO WOO WOO PRISMAS!

Copics are alright, but they don't bleed quite like Prismacolors, and Trias just don't get the depth of them. However, the fine tip on my prismas are so dry that I basically can't use them.

Ecki · Posted: Tue May 08, 2001 11:45 pm

I bought my Trias and Refill�s at Matton in Stockholm.

cheers
Eckhardt

Freddio · Posted: Wed May 09, 2001 1:34 am

sriously they are al nearly the same..

almost..

but id say it more the artist than the brand of markers which creates a decent piece of art..

dd · member Member # Joined: 09 Nov 2000 Posts: 69 Location: uk

well i am a product designer and i use
both tria an copic both are spot on
:-)

Haarg2 · Posted: Wed May 09, 2001 11:20 pm

hi.

just figured i'd follow a tangent and ask:

where would you suggest to buy markers in the uk at all? any ideas for online?

thx.