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Ask yourself this question. Am I inking on the paper or digitally? If digitally: Doesn't matter. Cheap printer paper will work. As long as your pencils scan well it doesn't matter. If on the paper: Depends on the tools you're using. Brush and Ink: Go with smooth paper; recommended 90lbs (paper is ra...

Inking: For a quick job, if there's no coloring or real shading, then Sharpie pens work. For those artists out there that just gasped and shrieked "BLASPHEMY!", trust me, it works. Blech. Good luck years down the road when your inks yellow and fade. Also, Sharpies only work on thick cardstock and e...

I've always had a horrible time organizing my ideas in physical form. I am just now beginning my foray into the general storyline, and working toward the seperate panels after my basic framework is laid. However, most of my writing ability lays in my writing what comes up in my mind at that moment....

The average printed work is still better than the average web work. There are always exceptions (always) but to get into print means you have to money, dedication, and hook ups. Anyone can create a website and a child can upload his doodles but unless you're self publishing, no one will print your w...

I use traditional tools because I absolutely suck at digital media. I used to have a tablet but there's this feeling of control that I lose, like a piece of my "soul" that I put into my comic work is lost as the data from the tablet is transferred into the computer program. This probably sounds like...