Copic is the highest quality marker brand on the market, and is frequently used by professional artists. If I had to compare the markers to a more familiar medium, I would say that they are in some ways similar to paint, as the application is very smooth, the ink doesn’t bleed, and the colors blend well. They provide the coverage of paint with the accuracy and convenience of colored pencils. If using a high quality paper, it’s even possible to put down several layers before the paper starts to resist the ink (I prefer Deleter brand comic paper). “But they’re just markers,” those unfamiliar with the medium might say. Well, if used by a skilled artist, they can have incredible results.