BEST PAPER FOR COMIC BOOK INKING + My Thumbnailing Process

Описание: In this video, I break down the paper I use for my comic projects — including my upcoming series "Sky Dreamers" (the follow-up to "Realm Ethereal: The Dream Awakens”) — and walk you through what I like about this paper.

⭐ MY TOP PICK: Strathmore Bristol Smooth (200 Series, Blue Line Pre-Ruled)
→ Pre-printed blue lines for live area, bleed & trim
→ Ultra-smooth surface — ink glides on with little to no smearing or bleed-through
→ 100 lb weight — sturdy stock that won't warp
→ A brand I've trusted since 2017 with consistently great quality

🔄 ALSO FEATURED:
• Canson Pre-Ruled Comic Boards — 150 lb, slight tooth, better for pencil/colored pencil work
• Strathmore Bristol Smooth Pad (300 Series) — no blue lines, great for commissions
• Strathmore Sequential Art Bristol (500 Series) — premium 100% cotton rag, acid-free

📐 MY THUMBNAILING PROCESS:
• I thumbnail the entire issue at once — like storyboarding the full comic
• Custom 32-page template designed in Illustrator/InDesign at book-size proportions
• Printed on a large-format Epson printer (18×24) on heavier paper
• Gray markers (warm + cool) for value and contrast planning
• Inspired by Alex Ross's Kingdom Come thumbnail process method

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Smooth Bristol = best surface for inking in my process & style
2. Pre-ruled blue lines save serious time
3. Heavier paper prevents warping and ink bleed
4. Thumbnailing speeds up your final pages — it's not wasted time

📥 FREE THUMBNAIL TEMPLATES — Download my 13×19 and 11×17 templates! Sign up to download at https://www.renearreola.com/free-comi...

✍🏼 See all of my comic book inking tool recommendations plus more on pens, pencils, papers I use and recommend at my blog: https://www.renearreola.com/blog/comi...
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🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:
(Please note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
• Strathmore Bristol Smooth (Blue Line): https://amzn.to/46jhJuk
• Canson Comic Boards: https://amzn.to/46lHcmT
• Strathmore 300 Bristol Paper Pad, Vellum (slight tooth surface:) https://amzn.to/46i4D0p
• Warm & Cool Tombow Gray Markers I Use: https://amzn.to/4rAKT0A

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