How to draw comic panels – from humble doodles to inking and screentones, with tips from an industry veteran. Start by letting your hand move freely without constraints, then plan your layouts with thumbnails. Focus on the roughs where everything comes together before refining. Separate creativity from technique for efficiency.
Adapt your process as you go – maybe next year's masterpiece is a single sketch on final page? Clarify lines but avoid over-detailing; inking and screentones give depth without slowing things down. Manga influence helps maintain strong graphic style despite sustained production pressures.
