Franklin Booth Gallery

From majestic landscapes to worlds of wonder, Franklin Booth's pen takes us to realms of stunning beauty. His line work convinces us that what we are viewing is not an illustration, but an imaginary place brought to life. His drawings evoke a power that forces one to become lost for brief moments, leaving you unaware of your surroundings. Franklin Booth's understanding of the line, to produce the consistently exquisite illustrations throughout his life, is unmatched in technique.

Raised on a farm in Indiana, Franklin Booth imitated the woodblock printing techniques of the late 1800's to develop his style. Using the pen, Booth created imagery in a fresh and unique way. The extraordinary fashion in which he worked, separated him from the common artist. His technique remained fresh and exciting throughout his career.

Franklin Booth is considered by aficionados and artists alike as one of the most important individuals within the field of illustration. Generations of artists have been inspired by his images. Long after his passing, he continues to influence illustrators, helping them to attain a higher level of craft. His contributions remain legion.

The images below are examples of the illustrations that can be found in Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen.