In specific, Adams specialized in balancing delicate, light lines against those heavy, thick black shapes, as we see on the complying with face: It would be so very easy to let those heavy inks slip out of control, however Adams never ever did. But Adams appeared to appreciate showing off his ability. Particularly in his very early years his glib, lightning quickly draftsmanship in some cases trapped him in an edge, as with the placement of this word balloon: And his brashness in some cases missed out on the mark in various other ways.