Pen Drawing

An Illustrated Treatise

by Charles D. Maginnis

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Pub Date Sep 21 2016 | Archive Date Dec 13 2016

Dover Publications

Arts & Photography | Crafts & Hobbies

Description

Style, materials, techniques, and values are the focus of this richly illustrated guide to pen drawing. In addition to proposing solutions for practical problems, the book offers advice on architectural and decorative drawing. More than 70 drawings by assorted artists range from tranquil churchyards and bustling city streets to striking posters. Many of the images are derived from The Century Magazine, Harper's Magazine, The Architectural Review, and other illustrated periodicals of the early twentieth century.
Irish-American architect Charles D. Maginnis (1867–1955), a co-founder of the firm Maginnis & Walsh, was active in the design of ecclesiastical and campus buildings across the United States. He also served as President of the American Institute of Architects from 1937–39. Maginnis' practical guide to pen drawing features several of his own illustrations, created expressly for this instructive volume.

Style, materials, techniques, and values are the focus of this richly illustrated guide to pen drawing. In addition to proposing solutions for practical problems, the book offers advice on...

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EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9780486810751
PRICE	$8.95 (USD)
PAGES	144

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jc C, Educator

I think this book has value to art students and established artists rather than novices. It was very interesting and quite quirky in places, but reading it in digital from did not do it any justice. I think it will be much easier to mull over when it is in hard copy. It encourages you to observe closely and does make you think. There is an added interest because you are looking through the eyes of history, a long time ago. I am sure I would rate it much higher if it were in hardcopy.

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Rosa S, Educator

This book would be a great fit for advanced drawing students who are interested in "expert" work. Learn from seeing and tracing - copy the greats.

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Cynthia R, Reviewer

A good and interesting book on pen drawings. Good for the beginner or anyone interested in this art form.

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Donna O, Reviewer

Pen Drawing by Charles D. Maginnis sounded as though it would be quite interesting. Most of my drawing has been done in pencil and colored pencil. I've always been rather timid about using such a permanent media as ink. An eraser can't help you out there. The pen drawing of a horse and carriage on the book's cover is very nostalgic and engaging. However, the text was pretty much illegible in Adobe Digital Editions. I did enjoy the illustrations although some of them were unclear. The section on architectural drawings stood out to me. I really liked the windows. The book contains over 70 drawings to inspire.