This is the template I use when I’m starting a new drawing. It has the following features:

• Standard 10×16″ drawing space
• 1/2″ Gutter outside the drawing space, 1/2″ text-safe margin inside
• No unnecessary swatches, patterns, and symbols. Just Global Black, Global White, and a basic blue
• Preloaded with JW Inker Brushes
• Layer setup: One Guides layer, and a masked set of Art and Reference layers
• Compatible with Illustrator CS and later

To use, in Illustrator select File > New from template, and browse to my .ait file. Enjoy!

Click here to download the template