Comments on: Pen Drawing by Charles Maginnis on Project Gutenberg

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:39:33 +0000

I had this post bookmarked for more than two months until I have had some time to take a look at it and that marvellous book of pen drawing.

These drawings are really beautiful and really inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

By: Jason Rutberg

Jason Rutberg — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:54:50 +0000

Dr. Mark Taylor, of Atlanta Live Media, is auctioning a large family collection of pencil and ink drawings by artist Charles S. Gibson (1892-1973) not to be confused with Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944), who created the Gibson Girl, but they are still really nice pieces of artwork. This art is 100 years old and 75 pieces are available in this bundle.

I REALLY wish I could embed the pictures in this post for you. This is all pen & ink drawings and some of the structures are very impressive - like your post here.

I like the perspective on this picture - how the street winds around the building. It reminds me of an old set of architecture in a Kings Quest VI where the structures looked similar. There are also some pretty impressive muscle drawings in this collection - of the face, arms, legs, etc.

So if you are interested check it out. Who knows, it might inspire you :)

By: Kathleen Auterio

Kathleen Auterio — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:27 +0000

Thank you for posting this picture. Charles Maginnis is my Great grandfather and I had never seen this before.

By: Tanja

Tanja — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:40:24 +0000

I love pen and ink! I actually found a single hard copy of the book “Rendering in Pen and Ink” by Guptill for $6 at a nearby used book store — thanks for the recommendation! I’m enjoying the added inspiration. :)

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:22:06 +0000

Thanks, Randall.

Other readers should take a look at Randall Ensley’s art and illustration blog, Fatal Error, in which he features his own work, both in pen and ink and other media, as well as articles about other artists.

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:24:49 +0000

Thanks, ces. I agree about pen and ink and watercolor. I think it’s an underrated approach .

By: Randall Ensley

Randall Ensley — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:14:56 +0000

I think you know my affection for the pen! (Especially Virgil Finlay!)
Great posts lately Charley.

Randall

By: ces

ces — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:28:28 +0000

I’ve always loved pen-&-ink drawings! I also love pen-&-ink & watercolour together.

That is a lovely drawing - so delicate yet so many details!