Charles Dana Gibson was an American illustrator born in 1867 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was known for his pen-and-ink drawings that often depicted the beautiful and independent American woman at ...

Bíró’s ink was oil-based, and sat on top of the paper rather than seeping through the fibers. While gravity and pen angle had been a problem in previous designs, his ink induced capillary ...

The artwork of three artists is on display for the Orland Art Center’s Gallery Exhibit through March 22. Walter Beeler’s pen and ink drawings, Harleen Osburn’s pencil and charcoal drawings and the ...

Feathers of the crow and raven were used for fine work, such as mapmaking and drawing ... pen. The handle often was flattened to help smooth the fibers of the paper before applying ink again.