Comparing Chameleon Markers: Chameleon Vs Copic (and other alcohol markers)
Few marker artists have a homogenous marker collection- as you collect Copics you discover holes in the color family, and purchase other types of markers to augment those weak areas. Or perhaps you started out with inexpensive markers, like Prismacolor or Blick Studio Brush markers, and are slowly collecting Copics, but you still have a mixed collection.
As an alcohol marker artist, I strongly advocate a mixed collection of markers. I have large collections of Copic, Blick Studio Brush Markers, Prismacolor markers, and now, Chameleon Color Top markers. In my alcohol marker tutorials on Youtube, I frequently demonstrate the benefits of a blended marker collection.
In depth alcohol marker comparisons like this one are only made possible thanks to the generosity of my Artnerd supporters on Patreon.
Patreons gain early access to videos released on our Youtube channel, receive backer exclusive content such as free comics, monthly sketchbooks, and more! Support starts at just $1 a month, and helps me continue to produce reviews such as this one.
Markers Compared:
Chameleon+Color Top
Prismacolor
Copic Sketch
Copic Ciao
Touoh
Stylefile
Blenders Tested:
Copic
Prismacolor
Chartpak AD
99% Isopropl Alcohol
The Lineup:
Top to bottom: Chameleon Color Top, Copic Sketch, Stylefile Marker, Prismacolor Marker, Sharpie Brush Marker, Chameleon Color Tone Marker
As you can see in this blurry photo, the Chameleon is the largest alcohol marker in my collection, and possibly the longest alcohol marker on the market.
Chameleon Color Tone markers have the family name and number listed on the barrel, as well as on the two tops.
Color Number (GR2)
Color Name (Dark Sage)
A representation of the ink color is also used as the accent color on the barrel of the marker.
To the left: alcohol markers
To the right: Alcohol blenders- Chartpak Ad Pro, Prismacolor, Copic
When the blending chamber and cap is removed, Chameleon is the smallest marker in my marker collection.
A demonstration of how the blending chamber should be held to the marker tip you wish infused. Chameleon Color Tones come with a colorless blending chamber for every marker, Chameleon Color tops are a repurposed blending chamber filled with alcohol ink.
Top: Chameleon blending chamber
Bottom: Chameleon Color Top
Demonstration of using a Chameleon Color Top to infuse the Chameleon Color Tone marker of your choice.
Demonstration of how color gradually blends using the Color Top (green) and the Color Tone (red)
Alcohol Blender Testing
Demonstration of various alcohol blending markers with the Chameleon Color Tone. From top to bottom: Chartpak Ad Pro (xylene based), Prismacolor, Copic
Cross Compatibility Testing
Blending demonstration- Color Top was applied to a Neopiko marker and allowed to infuse, then blended out.
Color top applied to a Copic Sketch Marker, and allowed to infuse, then blended out.
From Left to Right: Stylefile, Uncapped Chameleon Marker, Copic Sketch, Copic Ciao, Neopiko
Bottom: Prismacolor Marker
For the full demonstration, including multi marker cross compatibility testing and commentary, keep an eye on my Youtube Channel for the video demonstration.
As an alcohol marker artist, I strongly advocate a mixed collection of markers. I have large collections of Copic, Blick Studio Brush Markers, Prismacolor markers, and now, Chameleon Color Top markers. In my alcohol marker tutorials on Youtube, I frequently demonstrate the benefits of a blended marker collection.
In depth alcohol marker comparisons like this one are only made possible thanks to the generosity of my Artnerd supporters on Patreon.
Patreons gain early access to videos released on our Youtube channel, receive backer exclusive content such as free comics, monthly sketchbooks, and more! Support starts at just $1 a month, and helps me continue to produce reviews such as this one.
Markers Compared:
Chameleon+Color Top
Prismacolor
Copic Sketch
Copic Ciao
Touoh
Stylefile
Blenders Tested:
Copic
Prismacolor
Chartpak AD
99% Isopropl Alcohol
The Lineup:
As you can see in this blurry photo, the Chameleon is the largest alcohol marker in my collection, and possibly the longest alcohol marker on the market.
Chameleon Color Tone markers have the family name and number listed on the barrel, as well as on the two tops.
Color Number (GR2)
Color Name (Dark Sage)
A representation of the ink color is also used as the accent color on the barrel of the marker.
To the right: Alcohol blenders- Chartpak Ad Pro, Prismacolor, Copic
When the blending chamber and cap is removed, Chameleon is the smallest marker in my marker collection.
A demonstration of how the blending chamber should be held to the marker tip you wish infused. Chameleon Color Tones come with a colorless blending chamber for every marker, Chameleon Color tops are a repurposed blending chamber filled with alcohol ink.
Top: Chameleon blending chamber
Bottom: Chameleon Color Top
Demonstration of using a Chameleon Color Top to infuse the Chameleon Color Tone marker of your choice.
Alcohol Blender Testing
Demonstration of various alcohol blending markers with the Chameleon Color Tone. From top to bottom: Chartpak Ad Pro (xylene based), Prismacolor, Copic
Cross Compatibility Testing
Color top applied to a Copic Sketch Marker, and allowed to infuse, then blended out.
From Left to Right: Stylefile, Uncapped Chameleon Marker, Copic Sketch, Copic Ciao, Neopiko |
| Left to Right: Prismacolor, Copic Ciao, Neopiko, Copic Sketch, Stylefile, Chameleon Color Tone |
For the full demonstration, including multi marker cross compatibility testing and commentary, keep an eye on my Youtube Channel for the video demonstration.
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