tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post3895777766116465965..comments2024-03-19T04:22:31.613-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Charlie Allen's Black & White Worldleifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-50328534511628063212008-05-21T08:54:00.000-04:002008-05-21T08:54:00.000-04:00Great request, jesse! I put it to Charlie and was...Great request, jesse! I put it to Charlie and was rewarded with another slew of scans and a wealth of info - which I will use as Friday's post - so stay tuned!leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-75173931708898262852008-05-20T20:26:00.000-04:002008-05-20T20:26:00.000-04:00Mr. Allen, if you're reading this, would you mind ...Mr. Allen, if you're reading this, would you mind commenting on your technique for the black and white work? I'm thinking specifically of the types of paper, pens, brushes, etc. that you used to create the art, and anything regarding your process would be much appreciated!Jesse R Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249257734867110058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-25351677899886634822008-05-20T17:22:00.000-04:002008-05-20T17:22:00.000-04:00Well put, Tom; I always wish I were able to descri...Well put, Tom; I always wish I were able to describe these things with the clarity and thoroughness that seems to come so easily to you - thank you! :-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-74806290687827949152008-05-20T17:17:00.000-04:002008-05-20T17:17:00.000-04:00The simplicity and clarity of Charlie Allen's illu...The simplicity and clarity of Charlie Allen's illustrations is amazing. His compositions are always clean and easy to read, his values are uncomplicated for better clarity and reproduction, and his drawing is always academically accurate and EVERYTHING reads. This doesn't just happen by chance... it requires understanding and refined editing skills, that separate the top illustrators from the run of the mill illustrators. Those skills are just as valid today as they were then.<BR/><BR/>As an illustration student in San Francisco during the late 50's, I was greatly inspired, and at the same time, in awe over Charlie's professional skills and flawless drawing ability. It is no wonder his talent was in great demand, and he stayed busy decade after decade.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations to Charlie Allen and thanks to Leif for more of his work to admire and enjoy.<BR/><BR/>Tom WatsonTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237565169344311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-21782388476379765172008-05-20T16:34:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:34:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237565169344311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-3647705790870881742008-05-20T11:21:00.000-04:002008-05-20T11:21:00.000-04:00Thanks for your comment, jesse - I know Charlie, w...Thanks for your comment, jesse - I know Charlie, who is reading these posts, will appreciate hearing that! :-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-83974223941916345622008-05-20T11:10:00.000-04:002008-05-20T11:10:00.000-04:00I just can't get enough of Charlie Allen's line wo...I just can't get enough of Charlie Allen's line work. Thanks, Leif, for another brilliant week!Jesse R Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249257734867110058noreply@blogger.com