Drawing Projects: An Exploration of the Language of Drawing 2014

Mick Maslen & Jack Southern

Published by Black Dog Publishing, London, 2014

About this Item

An engaging and visually rich guide to contemporary drawing practice, Drawing Projects combines practical exercises, critical discussion, and artist case studies to explore drawing as both a technical skill and a conceptual language. Organized around themed projects such as control, touch, memory, light, observation, and mark-making, the volume features work and commentary from a notable roster of contemporary artists including Cornelia Parker, Jeff Koons, Julie Mehretu, Claude Heath, Martin Wilner, William Kentridge, Jake and Dinos Chapman, and others. Designed for students, educators, practicing artists, and anyone interested in visual thinking, the book bridges studio instruction and contemporary art discourse while encouraging experimentation and personal development.

Near Fine. Clean, bright, and tightly bound softcover with only minimal shelf wear. Covers remain crisp with light rubbing and minor edge wear visible from handling. Spine is solid and uncreased. Interior pages are clean and unmarked with no writing, highlighting, library markings, or notable defects observed. Profusely illustrated throughout with high-quality reproductions. An attractive copy suitable for both reference and collection.

First edition, first printing, Black Dog Publishing, 2014. Copyright page bears the original 2014 publication statement and ISBN. Large-format trade paperback issued by the London-based art publisher.

Mick Maslen is an artist, educator, and author known for his work in drawing, painting, and visual communication. Jack Southern is an artist and educator whose practice emphasizes observational drawing, creative process, and studio-based learning. Together they have produced influential instructional texts that connect traditional drawing skills with contemporary artistic practice, making complex visual concepts accessible to students and professionals alike.

Seller Inventory # NF.MAS.2014.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Drawing Projects: An Exploration of the Language of Drawing 2014
• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 8.25W x 10.25H x 0.75D inches 8.25 inches width by 10.25 inches height by 0.75 inches depth
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art
  • Non-Fiction
  • Educational