Episode 240: Considering Copic

Above: one of my nightly drawings (based on a photo at Sktchy)—with an unusual burst of color in the background.

Episode 240 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast—Considering Copic; Moving to Ballpoint

In this episode of the CMP, a funny podcast meme about listening to podcasts, the Copic marker rabbit hole, an unexpected switch to ballpoint pen, and an illustrated journal that is a beautiful mix of diary and sketchbook.

The Flow of Episode 240 (and relevant links):

• How it feels to listen to podcasts meme

• Copic overview video

• Copic.jp site (in English)

• Copic Color Chart

• Copic Color Picker

• Copic (Wikipedia)

• Noticing Sktchy artists who use Copic and then Sktchy artists who use ballpoint

• Shifting to ballpoint (more coming in Episode 241; also tune in to Episode 239)

• When Wanderers Cease to Roam: A Traveler’s Journal of Staying Put (Vivian Swift)

• ICAD (Index-Card-a-Day) starts June 1

• ICAD-talk: Epsisode 238

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