r John Gilbert, whose
style is founded upon the labour of 50 years. There is no such royal
road.

[Illustration: No. VI.

"_A Ploughboy_," by GEORGE CLAUSEN.

An excellent example of sketching in line. The original drawing was
7-3/4 x 5-3/4 in. I have reproduced Mr. Clausen's artistic sketch of
his picture in two sizes in order to compare results. The small block
on page 59 (printed in _Grosvenor Notes_, 1888) appears to be the most
suitable reduction for this drawing. The results are worth comparing
by anyone studying process work. The first block was made by the
gelatine process; the one opposite by the ordinary zinc process. (_See
Appendix._)

To return to illustration. The education of the illustrator in these
days means much more than mere art training. The tendency of editors of
magazines and newspapers is to employ those who can write as well as
draw. This may not be a very hopeful sign from an art point of view, but
it is a condition of things which we have to face. Much as we may desire
to see a good artist and a good _raconteur_ in one man, the combination
will always be rare; those editors who seek for it are often tempted to
accept inferior art for the sake of the story. I mention this as one of
the influences affecting the quality of illustrations of an ephemeral or
topical kind, which should not be overlooked.

In sketches of society the education and standing of the artist has much
to do with his success. M. du Maurier's work in _Punch_ may be taken as
an example of what I mean, combining excellent art with knowledge of
society. His clever followers and imitators lack something which cannot
be learned in an art school.

It should be understood that, in drawing for reproduction by any of the
mechanical processes (either in wash or in line, but especially the
latter), there is more strain on the artist than when his work was
engraved on wood, and the knowledge of this has left drawing for process
principally in the hands of the younger men. They will be older by the
end of the century, but not as old then as some of our best and
experienced illustrators who keep to wood engraving.

[Illustration: No. VII.

"_Blowing Bubbles_," by C. E. WILSON.

This is an excellent example of drawing--and of treatment of textures
and surfaces--for process reproduction. The few pen touches on the
drapery have come out with great fidelity, the double lines marking the
paving stones being th