tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post1792822479772544060..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Line DirectionJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-35883018670573442312012-10-18T15:38:41.525-04:002012-10-18T15:38:41.525-04:00Try looking at the way line is used in etchings an...Try looking at the way line is used in etchings and engravings - this can be translated into making similar marks with a pencil or pen.Jerry Boucherhttp://www.the-vaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-59144912691920358172012-10-16T21:02:50.917-04:002012-10-16T21:02:50.917-04:00I teach drawing to freshman level art students, an...I teach drawing to freshman level art students, and the question of what to do with hatch lines is always a big question. Their natural tendency seems to be to "bracelet" the form with lines running at right angles to the long axis. The problem is, if you're working in pencil or charcoal, as we normally do in class, you end up with a lot of lines, but very few values! I encourage them to use a fallback mode that resembles a basket-weave, with lines parallel, at right angles and at both diagonals to the axis. Pretty much the method of Michelangelo, and also of Frank Frazetta. Of course, if you're using line both to shade and to create graphic effects, it can be a whole different ball of wax.<br /><br />Oh, and speaking of my students, this blog is frequently required reading for them Thanks!Craig Banholzernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-80314390341617234412012-10-16T19:01:47.699-04:002012-10-16T19:01:47.699-04:00Greg, thanks for the tip on The Pencil. I just ord...Greg, thanks for the tip on The Pencil. I just ordered it. I saw a new one listed for $9,999.00. Seemed 'out of line' with the other prices. <br /><br />For those interested, Rendering in Pen and Ink by Arthur L. Guptill, originally published in 1930, also has some great examples of various line techniques. - mpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-37210712637427468522012-10-16T16:41:01.228-04:002012-10-16T16:41:01.228-04:00the line work of Paul Calle comes to mind in this ...the line work of Paul Calle comes to mind in this discussion. His book "The Pencil" is still in print and well worth the look.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975643397065262440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24779859267739315472012-10-16T16:03:11.567-04:002012-10-16T16:03:11.567-04:00It is a magical thing when an artist can use line ...It is a magical thing when an artist can use line in all sorts of unusual ways, yet still describe the form. I used to be amazed by the advertising illustrations done for (Los Angeles) The Antique Guild back in the 70s. The artist, I've forgotten his name, though it might have been Frank Ramirez, had lines going every which way, lots of fun movement, while perfectly describing the shapes, light and shadows on old pieces of furniture. His work was in the newspaper often and I wish I had saved some of it. I can't find a trace of it online, now.<br /><br />James, your blog is wonderfully informative. I really love the line work in the Stanislaw Bohusz-Siestrzencewicz images, especially the horse scene. - mp<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21001920957684274932012-10-16T14:25:19.060-04:002012-10-16T14:25:19.060-04:00Fascinating thought James, which could be extended...Fascinating thought James, which could be extended all over the place. If you think of comic book lines there are multitude of variations and one Neal Adams used to brilliant effect in his 60s DC work on muscular Batman; Gene Colan wispy lines in Tomb of Dracula and so onNorman Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786362698394605291noreply@blogger.com