The drawing challenge in episode six is “a dragon breathing something other than fire.” Mr. J briefly explores first impressions and the importance of getting to know someone for yourself. Recognizing ...

You’ll find that drawing on the cover and on page 28 of this new book, which was edited by Todd DePastino, author of many books, notably 2009’s “Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front” (W.W. Norton).

When writer and historian Ray Hudson was contacted by a BBC producer and asked to select a work of art from Alaska to write an essay about, he chose Unalaska artist Carolyn Reed’s drawing ...