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This section presents an interview with artist Neo Rauch. Topics discussed include his artistic techniques and selection of themes for his paintings and drawings, the presence of unusual sculptural objects in his artwork, and the autobiographical and subjective aspects of his paintings which could provide ideas about his life as an artist.

The article discusses the drawings of Jason McLean. It mentions that McLean makes ink drawings with humor, popular culture and art. In addition, he incorporates his experiences and his fantasies and imaginations in drawing. According to the author, McLean also draws maps of since he was young. Biography of McLean is also included.

The article offers information on how the artist Marcel Dzama got into the business. It states that Dave Eggers, editor of McSweeney's magazine, met Dzama and saw his drawings in Minneapolis. According to the author, Eggers finds Dzama's works extraordinary because he uses root beer syrup as his ink. Publication of his drawings is also mentioned.

An interview with the artist Raymond Pettibon is presented. Pettibon said that collage is not about cutting and putting the papers together, he studies his collage and his drawings. When he was asked about constructing narrative on his works, he stated that he does not have a specific scheme in drawing however, he wants to establish one to increase the value of his art. Pettibon also mentioned that his drawings are manifestations of world situation but not on his standpoint alone.

The article discusses the works of Winnipeg artist Simon Hughes. Hughes has become preoccupied with drawing buildings which are fancy and impossible. The works of Hughes are based on his girlfriend's dream about a city where the skyscrapers are made of logs. His childhood memory has a lot of contribution to majority of his works since almost all of them are surreal.

The article presents a profile of artist and writer Tyler Hilton, focusing on a critical analysis of his ongoing narrative work featuring the character Minmei Madelynne Pryor. Topics include the three-part structure of the story including drawings and sketches, the role of the body and bodily anxiety in his works, and his incorporation of themes from works of high art and popular art.