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How to Draw Comics: My Favorite Books for Learning Comic Art
When I started learning comic art, I realized there’s no single book that covers everything. Comics are a mix of storytelling, illustration, design, pacing, and acting. I figured the best way to grow as an artist would be to study each part in depth separately and then combine them. Over the years, I’ve collected a small library of books that I return to. Some helped me with anatomy, others taught me how to make a panel flow, and a few gave me those “aha!” moments that change

Sarah Nelson
Aug 25, 20254 min read


My Comic Artist Tools (Digital)
If you’re getting into digital comics and feeling overwhelmed by the gear you need, I've got you. This is everything I use to draw my comic digitally, from the drawing tablet to the software. My Core Comic Artist Tools for Digital Drawing Tablet: Apple iPad Pro 12.9” or 13" This is my main drawing surface. This is why I love it: The portability. It's easy to switch up my workspace and draw at a coffee shop, move to the couch, back to my desk, and take it on the go when trave

Sarah Nelson
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Free Comic Thumbnail Template (Printable / Digital PDF / PNG / JPG)
FREE Comic Thumbnail Template (Printable / Digital) For your use, I have a thumbnail template I created below that you can either download a

Sarah Nelson
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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