With rich visual examples, it critiques outdated artistic hierarchies and explores the role of illustration and cartoons. This elegantly designed volume is both a cultural commentary and a meditation on drawing’s enduring significance.

Dowd, an experienced practitioner and theorist, emphasizes drawing as a tool for learning, discovery, and symbolic communication. Rather than a how-to guide, the book offers a thoughtful reflection on the purpose and cultural value of drawing, distinct from painting or illusion-making.