Comments on: Pen Drawing by Charles Maginnis on Project Gutenberg

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:41:58 +0000

The current printings are roughly that size (5 1/2 x 8 1/2), if that's any indication. Amazon link: Pen Drawing: An Illustrated Treatise By Charles D. Maginnis, Architect

By: Brian D. McFann

Brian D. McFann — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:48:13 +0000

Clarification

In comment 11, I meant to ask: “Were all editions of the book published at this same small size (i.e. about 5 by 7.25 inches)?”

By: Brian D. McFann

Brian D. McFann — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:45:07 +0000

I have a copy of the seventh edition, published by Bates & Guild, 1921. The dimensions of the book are so small, at about 5 by 7.25 inches, that it is difficult to see what the author is asking us to observe in the pictures. They are surely much reduced from their intended publication size in their orignal setting.(Many of the examples are published at a much larger size in Pennell’s book.) Were all editions of the book published at the original size? And does anyone know where any of the original drawings are? (It would be nice to see them reproduced at intended and/or original size, would it?).

By: Ginger Brady

Ginger Brady — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:53:07 +0000

I Love your Pen & Ink techniques! Soft, subtle and charming!

By: Davey baby

Davey baby — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:29:47 +0000

I love Pen and Ink but it’s a freaking nightmare!! One wrong mark and you’ve got yourself a Freddie Mercury moustache

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.