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AllisonSohn In reply to ArtbyCharlotte [2016-06-20 03:52:04 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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AllisonSohn In reply to Leinnon [2015-03-31 18:32:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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Leinnon In reply to AllisonSohn [2015-04-16 15:46:34 +0000 UTC]

U r welcome ^^

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AllisonSohn In reply to woolgirl777 [2014-03-26 01:59:00 +0000 UTC]

feel free to use my DeviantArt web address; I let my personal webpage lapse years ago...

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AllisonSohn In reply to woolgirl777 [2014-03-04 16:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Jennifer;

as long as it's a gift; and its not something you are selling, I don't mind you using it. It's REALLY thoughtful of you to ask! So many people just use art they find online. I also appreciate that you'd offer to include the details about myself and the art; it's really wonderful that you'd offer to do that.
Best of luck with your event!
Allison

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AllisonSohn In reply to Grisseg [2014-01-19 16:13:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks; I was going for more Art Deco with Edith, but the two era overlap; so I guess it's ok if the stylings overlap too!

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Grisseg In reply to AllisonSohn [2014-01-20 16:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Yup

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AllisonSohn In reply to khinson [2013-10-21 17:10:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you! I can't wait for the next season to air!

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AllisonSohn In reply to Schwpz [2013-09-24 23:57:52 +0000 UTC]

not really, no. but then, I don't really have much bleeding issues at all. Either I've learned to subconsciously accommodate for it, or I'm not filling my pens enough.

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Schwpz In reply to AllisonSohn [2013-09-26 10:14:03 +0000 UTC]

Haha! xD I doubt it, as such an extremely talented artist as yourself with such an incredible eye for details would certainly have noticed if the markers started to feather uncontrollably
May I bother you a bit more and ask what paper you recommend for copic portraits? I just recently discovered copics and I love them to bits, but on regular printer paper and post-it notes they bleed so much that sometimes it's almost impossible to control the darker colors. Bought a bleed proof copic marker pad, but the paper there starts to streak with only a few (dozen... x) layers of ink, and it smears the pencil sketch badly. Most online paper suggestions are from cellshading manga artists who uses few layers of ink. Any ideas or suggestions for paper would be VERY appreciated - the sooner I find a nice paper the more money I can spend on copics! (not addicted, nooooot at aaall.... )

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AllisonSohn In reply to Schwpz [2013-09-26 14:38:59 +0000 UTC]

regular printer paper is just good for printing. There's no reason to draw on that stuff. 

I have great luck on many different paper types with the Copics. Strathmore drawing paper is great, as are their two new drawing papers- Toned Tan and Toned Gray. Love it. I also really like working on Canson's Mi Tientes papers- they come in all different colors, but you can get it in white if you prefer. It has a textured side and a smooth side. Unless I plan on going back in afterward with some pencil or colored pencil, I often opt for working on the smooth side. But you should experiment and see what you like best.

Honestly? I never work on marker paper. It doesn't seem to absorb the pens as much as I want it to. I know some people want the ink to sit on the surface; so that would be a good medium for them to try using.

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Schwpz In reply to AllisonSohn [2013-09-27 09:17:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your detailed reply, I sincerely appreciate it!!  
Not having a proper art store were I live I'm forced to rely on buying things through the internet, and it's so difficult to get a feel for paper and colors (especially copics!) when you can't touch them and try them. That makes recommendations like yours invaluable to me! Thanks again!  

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AllisonSohn In reply to Schwpz [2013-09-27 21:14:34 +0000 UTC]

ah- I didn't realize you were looking for "order it online" detail. So: the white paper both Adam and I like is Strathmore 400 series. You can get it in pads of all sizes and sketchbooks. And I believe that their Toned Tan and Toned Gray is also Strathmore 400 series. 

I don't know if they still do it, but a million years ago you could write to a paper company and request a sample packet. That would allow you to try your medium of choice (in this case, Copics) on their paper before ordering. Maybe see if you can find anything about this sort of program on their website?

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Schwpz In reply to AllisonSohn [2013-09-28 11:07:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your reply! You make me feel spoiled! x)
Fantastic idea about the paper samples!   That would make it possible to try out different papers (smooth? Medium? Rough? The choices seems endless!) without paying an arm and a leg for int postage. Brilliant! Thanks!

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AllisonSohn In reply to filmshirley [2013-08-22 15:20:25 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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AllisonSohn In reply to MarkRaats [2013-07-15 14:38:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks; I'm not feeling this one. But everyone assures me I did good. I suspect I'll look at it in a few days and see what everyone is talking about. Sleep deprivation and stress are horrible things.

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MarkRaats In reply to AllisonSohn [2013-07-16 13:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh make no mistake this IS good!!

Best of luck my friend and I hope you find some sleep somewhere along the line..

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